In this minor you specialise in Spanish language and cultures.
In this minor, the student specialises in the Spanish language and various cultures of Spanish-speaking areas (Latin-America and Spain). The minor consists of the parts of Language skills, Culture and History and Cross Cultural Management.
Language skills (Lengua práctica; reading - listening - writing - speaking) are the main items of the course, circa 80% of the study load. The aim is quickly attaining a high level, from zero level, via a highly intensive language course (level A1/ A2 after period 1, and level A2/B1 after period 2). There are several classes a week, which involve practical/skill training.
The part of Culture and History (Cultura e Historia) aims to get a good picture of Spanish and Latin-American cultures and especially of the variety of cultures that can be found in Spanish-speaking areas. Moreover, this programme part aims to get an overview of the main events in the history of Spain and several Latin-American countries.
As far as Cross Cultural Management concerns: the student can identify the cultural similarities and differences between the various areas (within and between Spain and Latin-American countries).
There are weekly lectures (at least 12), which involve talking about and discussing texts. Another part of this programme part involves individual contribution and projects.
Contact person
Jacqueline Rietveld, phone: (050) 595 2919, e-mail: a.c.rietveld@pl.hanze.nl.