The course explores the dynamic interplay between society, culture and industry in different Spanish-speaking countries. Through seminars and online assignments, the students will specialise in the web of cultural expressions, societal norms and industrial methods that exist in Spanish-speaking countries.
The course covers a broad range of topics, such as historical backgrounds, social structures, traditions, and the influence of cultural factors on different sectors.
Participants will actively analyse and compare the diversity in these countries, examine regional variation, and identify key factors that contribute to cultural differences.
Furthermore, the course highlights the global importance of the Spanish-speaking countries and evaluates their contribution to cultural heritage, global trade and international cooperation.
After passing the course, the participant should be able to:
- demonstrate basic knowledge about the societal, cultural and industrial distinctive features of the Spanish-speaking countries, including their historical background, social structures, traditions and cultural customs
- analyse the relationship between society, culture and industry in Spanish-speaking countries, and examine the effect of cultural factors on different sectors.
- compare and contrast the diversity in Spanish-speaking countries, explore regional variations in societal norms, cultural expressions and industrial methods, and identify key factors that contribute to such differences.
- evaluate the importance of the Spanish-speaking countries in a global context, assess their contribution to cultural heritage, global trade and international cooperation, and understand the potential possibilities and the challenges for industries that collaborate with or work in these countries.
