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Lecturer(s)
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Šmídová Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The syllabus will be updated each semester in accordance with current socio-cultural developments in Hispanic countries. The order of topics may change and adapt to the current needs of the study group. 1. Contemporary Context of Spanish in the World 2. Native tribes and their languages 3. Political systems and dictatorships 4. Human rights and and their violations 5. Crime and market in addictive substances 6. Deforestation and environmental protection 7. Social and economic inequality 8. Migration and the Hispanic community in the USA 9. The influence of Hispanic music and culture in the world 10. Football as a cult
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the seminars is to introduce students to the current political, economic and cultural situation of Hispanic countries.
The student will get acquainted with the basic development tendencies of the current political, economic and cultural situation of contemporary Hispanic countries.
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Prerequisites
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No special prerequisites.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Student performance assessment, Combined exam
To successfully complete the course, all the requirements listed below must be met to at least 60% (the weight of each requirement in relation to the overall grade is given in parentheses): - Attendance and active participation (a student may have three absences) - Home preparation (e.g. Moodle, essays): 25% - Oral presentation: 25% - Final exam: 50%.
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Recommended literature
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CARRASCO MONTERO Justa. Reálie španělsky mluvících zemí,. Plzeň, 1997.
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CHALUPA Jiří. Espa?a ? geografía, historia, arte.. Olomouc, 1997.
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VINCENT M., STRADLING R. A. Svět Španělska a Portugalska. 1997.
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