2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO1045 The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America
20 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Angel Smith
Email: a.k.a.smith@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Grade A or B in A level SpanishCo-requisites
| SPPO1010 | Pract Lang Skills in Spanish 1 |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module will begin with a consideration of pre-Colombian America, before turning to the formation of a single Spanish State in 1476 and the expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. The module will conclude its focus on Latin America in the early nineteenth century (on the eve of the struggles for independence) and end in late nineteenth century Spain. Questions of unity and diversity, of freedom and repression, of identity and ideology will be paramount in the treatment of the historical events considered. The impact of Spain on America and of America on Spain will be a major consideration in dealing with the creation and continuation of one of the world's greatest empires.Objectives
Enhanced students' familiarity with Imperial Spain and Colonial Latin AmericaKnowledge of the arrival of Modernity to the Ibero-American Worl
Advanced analytical and writing skills by reviewing academic books
Team-work developed via collective seminar presentations
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should:
- have a good understanding of the main lines of development of the Hispanic world on both sides of the Atlantic and be able to undertake more advanced study of Spanish and/or Latin American history;
- be able to relate cultural and social manifestations to their historical context and use the knowledge gained to develop skills in constructing reasoned interpretative arguments.
Syllabus
The formation of the Catholic Monarchy
The heyday of the Spanish Empire
Decadence, revolts and invasions
The challenges of modernity
Pre-Colombian America
The Spanish Empire in colonial America
Reforming the colonies
The end of subjection and the age of independence
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 172.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- 3 hours: Reading per lecture = 30 hours- 3 hours: Preparation per seminar = 30 hours
- 60 hours: Essay writing and preparation
- 60 hours: Examination preparation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Seminar participation- 1 x 2,000 word essay to be submitted during the course of Semester 1.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1,000 word book review on a Latin American history text | 25.00 |
| Assignment | 1,000 word book review on a Spanish history text | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/09/2018
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