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The so-called long nineteenth century in Spain was a time of revolutionary change. This course will offer in-depth coverage of major political events, cultural movements and societal issues. Students will receive guidance in critically analysing, discussing, and writing about historical documents and literary works to explore various perspectives on political tensions, modern advancements in technology and infrastructure, colonialism, education, and spirituality (religion and secularisation) through the lens of revolution. 

20 x 1 hour sessions over both semesters.

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for honours entry into Honours Spanish and by arrangement to visiting students or students of other Single Honours programmes who qualify under the University's 25% regulation.

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Historical Newspaper Editorial - 1000 words (25%)

Essay - 3000 words (75%)

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. Where, exceptionally, reassessment on Honours courses is required to satisfy professional/accreditation requirements, only the overall course grade achieved at the first attempt will contribute to the Honours classification. For non-Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

This course aims to:

■ Provide understanding of major socio-political issues in nineteenth-century Spain;

■ Encourage debate and discussion of literary texts and historical concepts;

■ Develop skills in research, critical analysis, communication and writing.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Contextualise key issues in nineteenth-century Spanish history;

■ Critically analyse a range of historical sources and literary texts;

■ Engage with scholarly viewpoints in individual writing and group discussion;

■ Produce original written work guided by discussion, feedback and research.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.