SSP20419 Spanish and Latin American history and culture in-depth (Autumn 2026)

Bachelor's Programme in Languages (Spanish language specialization): 5. semester (autumn).

As a single course: Every autumn.

The course addresses certain cultural and societal developements in the Spanish-speaking regions in recent years, for example within topics such as:

• Identity and identity formation
• Cultural encounters and cultural diversity/tensions in a global, national, and/or regional perspective
• Migration within Spain and Latin America in recent times, as well as from Spanish-speaking countries to other countries in Europe and the American continent

Both in teaching and in students' own work, there is scope for in-depth exploration of specific works/topics. Students further develop their skills in analyzing and contextualizing texts and other cultural expressions by contributing their own insights to group discussions discussions and relating them to relevant academic literature.

Knowledge

The student

• has insight into the cultural uniqueness as well as various cultural expressions in recent times and in today's society within the target language area
• is familiar with demographic movements and the cultural influence and impact they have when encountering other societies and cultures
• has a good understanding of relevant academic literature

Skills

The student

• can apply appropriate strategies and relevant analytical tools in their approach to and interpretation of multimedia texts and films
• can gather and apply relevant academic literature to discuss current issues
• can account for and reflect on cultural uniqueness as well as various cultural expressions within the target language area
• can place cultural expressions within a broader historical and societal context
• can reflect on their own analyses and presentations and adjust them in collaboration with other students and after guidance

General Competence

The student

• has increased understanding of and can convey the diversity in Spanish-speaking culture

The teaching is conducted online and in Spanish. Students can attend lectures in real-time, discuss academic literature, and collaborate on interpretation and analysis tasks using digital tools.

Participation in the teaching is not mandatory, but it is highly beneficial to attend regularly. It is assumed that the students work independently with texts and films related to the subject and familiarize themselves with the course material posted on the learning platform. The students are encouraged to use digital tools to discuss academic questions. It is expected that the students contribute actively, including to strengthen their communication and presentation skills.

An individual written assignment (1200-1500 words) on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. The submission should have an analytical approach, adhere to specified genre requirements, and include clear references to utilized sources.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Required coursework must be approved before the student can present themselves for examination.

Individual oral examination, duration approximately 30 minutes.

No aids allowed. All topics covered in the course may be subject to assessment.

Grading scale A-F.

The oral examination is conducted online via the learning platform.

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated in the following way:

• Mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are processed by/in:

• Teaching group
• Head of Studies
• Programme committee