6 ECTS credits
150 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1021041BER for all students in the 1st semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Possible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Faculty
Faculty of Languages & Humanities
Department
Linguistics and Literary Studies
Educational team
Hélène Stengers (course titular)
Jasper Vandenberghe
Philippe Humblé
Activities and contact hours
26 contact hours Lecture
26 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
52 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

Esta asignatura consta de dos partes: 1) conferencia y 2) seminario.

1) En las conferencias, los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la historia y la(s) cultura(s) de España y de América Latina. La elección de los temas se determina por la siguiente pregunta: ¿Cuáles son los elementos que son considerados ‘de cultura general’ dentro de la comunidad hispana? Los conocimientos adquiridos sobre la historia de la península ibérica y del continente sudamericano permitirán a los estudiantes analizar la sociedad contemporánea desde una perspectiva histórica. Los estudiantes tendrán a su disposición una presentación PowerPoint estructurada y otros textos e imágenes (en movimiento).

2) En los seminarios se profundizará en los temas tratados en las conferencias. Se prestará atención a las diferencias culturales en comparación con la propia cultura (i.c. la cultura flamenca / de Bruselas). También se prestará atención a la traducción de referencias culturales (español-neerlandés). Las tareas están diseñadas para mejorar las destrezas productivas. Asi, por ejemplo, se organizarán discusiones y presentaciones sobre temas relacionados con la historia (cultural) de España y de Latinoamérica (producción oral). Los estudiantes también tendrán que escribir textos cortos y más elaborados (producción escrita).

Para seguir la asignatura, los estudiantes tienen que tener un nivel de B2 (alto). Esto significa que los estudiantes son capaces de

- comprender una amplia gama de textos (bastante complejos) sobre temas relacionados con el curso;

- presentar descripciones claras y detalladas sobre temas relacionados con el curso;

- elaborar textos bien escritos y detallados sobre temas relacionados con el curso en los que la información y/o el punto de vista son transmitidos de manera eficaz.

 

 

This course consists of two parts: 1) lectures and 2) seminars.

1) In the lecture sessions, students will learn about the history and culture(s) of Spain and Latin America. The choice of topics is determined by the following question: Which elements are considered ‘general culture’ within the Hispanic community? The knowledge acquired about the history of the Iberian Peninsula and the South American continent will enable students to analyse contemporary society from a historical perspective. Students will have access to structured PowerPoint presentations and other texts and (moving) images.

2) In the seminars, the topics covered in the lecture sessions will be explored in more depth. Attention will be paid to cultural differences in comparison to one’s own culture (i.e. Flemish/Brussels culture). Attention will also be paid to the translation of cultural references (Spanish-Dutch). The tasks are designed to improve productive skills. Thus, for example, discussions and presentations will be organised about topics related to the (cultural) history of Spain and Latin America (oral production). Students will also have to write short and more elaborate texts (written production).

To follow the course, students have to have a level of B2 (high). This means that students are able to

- understand a wide range of (fairly complex) texts on topics related to the course;

- present clear and detailed descriptions of course-related topics;

- produce well-written, detailed texts on course-related topics in which information and/or a specific point of view is conveyed effectively.

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : De PowerPoint-presentaties worden voor de les ter beschikking gesteld, Vandenberghe J., Canvas
Additional info

Not applicable.

Learning Outcomes

Objectives

De studenten:

- doen kennis op over de (overlappende) geschiedenis van het Iberisch Schiereiland en het Zuid-Amerikaanse continent;

- kunnen de hedendaagse samenleving in een historisch perspectief plaatsen;

- leren interculturele verschillen duiden tussen de Spaanstalige culturen en de eigen Vlaamse en/of Brusselse socio-culturele achtergrond;

- doen kennis op over (de vertaling van) verschillende culturele elementen.

 

Los estudiantes:

- adquieren conocimientos sobre la historia de la Península Ibérica y del continente sudamericano;

- son capaces de analizar la sociedad contemporánea desde una perspectiva histórica;

- son capaces de explicar las diferencias culturales entre las distintas culturas hispanas y sus propios orígenes socioculturales flamencos y/o bruselenses;

- adquieren conocimientos sobre (la traducción) de diferentes elementos culturales.

 

Students:

- acquire knowledge of the history of the Iberian Peninsula and the South American continent;

- can analyse contemporary society from a historical perspective;

- can explain the cultural differences between different Hispanic cultures and one’s own Flemish and/or Brussels sociocultural roots;

- acquire knowledge of (the translation of) different cultural elements.

Competences

EINDCOMPETENTIES

De student heeft kennis verworven over de geschiedenis en de verschillende culturele kenmerken van het Iberisch Schiereiland en het Zuid-Amerikaanse continent. De student is in staat om de geschiedenis en de verschillende culturele kenmerken verder toe te lichten en te vergelijken met de situatie in Vlaanderen/Brussel/België.

 

DESTREZAS ADQUIRIDAS

Los estudiantes tienen conocimientos sobre las diferentes características culturales y sobre la historia de la península ibérica y del continente sudamericano. Los estudiantes son capaces de hablar con conocimiento sobre la historia y las diferentes características culturales. También son capaces de comparar con la situación en Flandes / Bruselas / Bélgica.

 

ACQUIRED SKILLS

Students have knowledge of the different cultural aspects of the Iberian Peninsula and the South American continent. Students are able to speak knowledgeably about the history and the different cultural aspects. They are also able to compare the situation in Flanders / Brussels / Belgium.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 60% of the final mark.
Other Exam determines 40% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Mondeling examen with a relative weight of 60 which comprises 60% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Permanente evaluatie with a relative weight of 40 which comprises 40% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

De evaluatie bestaat uit de volgende elementen:

- 60% mondeling examen (hoorcolleges)

- 40% permanente evaluatie (seminaries)

Om een eindcijfer te krijgen in de eerste zittijd moet een student aan beide evaluatie-onderdelen deelnemen. Om te slagen voor de cursus moet een student slagen voor zowel het mondeling examen als de permanente evaluatie.

In de tweede zittijd behoudt een student het cijfer voor het onderdeel waarvoor een voldoende (>50%) werd behaald in de eerste zittijd. De student legt het onderdeel waarvoor geen voldoende (<50%) werd behaald opnieuw af.

In de tweede zittijd wordt de permanente evaluatie vervangen door een uitgebreid essay over een (aantal) afgesproken onderwerp(en): opzoekingswerk, teksten schrijven, standpunt formuleren, dossier presenteren, in debat treden over het onderwerp/de onderwerpen. De verdeling blijft dezelfde: 60% mondeling examen + 40% essay.

 

La evaluación consiste en los siguientes elementos:

- un 60% examen oral (conferencias)

- un 40% evaluación permanente (seminarios)

Para obtener una nota al final del curso el estudiante el estudiante debe presentarse a ambas partes del examen. Para aprobar la asignatura el estudiante debe aprobar tanto el examen oral como la evaluación permanente.

En la segunda convocatoria el estudiante conserva la nota de la parte que ha aprobado en la primera convocatoria (un 50% o más). El estudiante repite la parte que no ha aprobado (menos de un 50%).

En la segunda convocatoria la evaluación permanente será sustituido por un ensayo extenso sobre un(os) tema(s) acordado(s): trabajo de investigación, redacción de textos, formulación de puntos de vista, presentación del ensayo, debatir sobre el (los) tema(s). La distribución no cambia: un 60% examen oral + un 40% ensayo.

 

The evaluation consists of the following elements:

- 60% oral exam (lecture sessions)

- 40% continuous assessment (seminars)

In order to obtain a final grade, the student must participate in both parts. In order to pass the course, the student must pass both the oral exam and the permanent evaluation.

In the second exam session, the student retains the score for the part for which a pass grade (>50%) was achieved in the first exam session. The student must retake the part for which no pass grade (<50%) was achieved.

In the second exam session, the continuous assessment is replaced by an extensive essay on a (number of) topic(s): doing research, writing texts, formulating viewpoints, presenting the essay, debating about the topic(s). The distribution remains the same: 60% oral exam + 40% essay.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
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Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Frans-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Engels-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Duits-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
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