Modern spain/euh 4314 Fall 2016/ T/R 7, 7-8 Flint 111 University of Florida
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MODERN SPAIN/EUH 4314 Fall 2016/ T/R 7, 7-8 Flint 111 University of Florida
Democracy, Dictatorship, Civil War and Revolution have all featured prominently in Spain’s recent past. This course examines the main currents of modern Spanish history, beginning with the Spanish-American War of 1898 and concluding with the consolidation of democracy in the 1980s down to the present. As can be seen from the schedule of weekly topics listed below, our course will be constructed around major events – the “Disaster of 1898", the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and Franco’s dictatorship during the Cold War era (1939-1975), are examples. Within this narrative framework, we will be primarily concerned with examining the cultural, political and social movements that have dominated national affairs since 1898. In each period covered, we will pursue various avenues in our studies. For example, to gain a better understanding of Spanish identity in the modern period will assess the significance the various ethno-nationalisms -- Basque and Catalan, for instance -- which emerged as major regional movements from the late 19th century until the Civil War era (1936-1939). To round out our picture of historical events we will also turn our attention from time to time to the examination of artistic movements (Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró), music (Joaquín Rodrigo) and film (see below). Throughout the term we shall also be exploring how Spain has perceived itself (national identity) and has been perceived by others (international identity) in the global community. A background in Iberian studies is not assumed, but students taking the course should have a general familiarity with the history of modern European and/or Latin America. REQUIRED TEXTS: (Available in paperback editions at UF bookstore)
EXAMS AND GRADING: There will be two in-class written exams (a midterm and a final). The precise dates of these are listed below, but can be changed by the instructor. Any changes to the dates listed on this syllabus will be announced in class. You will also have to write two short reaction papers based on the required readings. Each one will be approximately 4 double-spaced pages. In addition to these exams, you will be graded on class participation. I shall expect each one of you to come to class prepared to ask questions and discuss the reading assignments as well as the topics raised in general discussions. 2 Exams = 50% of final grade 2 Reaction papers = 30% final grade Oral presentation = 20% final grade.
Introduction: Spain as a European country; General historical background (Spain in the 19th century). Week 2/ 30 August – 1 September State-building: the Liberal State under The Restoration and the Cánovite system of turnismo; Modernizing forces in state and society. The impact of ethno-nationalism: the cases of Catalonia and the Basque country. Week 3/ 6-8 September The "Disaster of 1898": Spain's national crisis (Regenerationism) and its impact on politics and society. Week 4/ 13-15 September Radicalization of the working classes; The Moroccan Crisis and Tragic Week of 1909; the demise of the Cánovite system. Spain during the First World War and beyond. Week 5/ 20-22 September Praetorian Politics: the Primo de Rivera dictatorship (1923-1930); origins of the Second Republic. 22 September /First Reaction Paper due/Panel Presentation Week 6/ 27 September – 29 September The Republic Divided: "Red Years":1931-1933 (Building a Republican identity; Labor reform and revolutionary gymnastics”.) The impact of republicanism on Spanish culture: Catholic Church vs. Secularism. Week 7/ 4-6 October The Republic Divided: the bienio negro, 1933-1936. (Right-wing backlash to progressivism; Workers united; the Left under siege.) Week 8/ 11-13 October The breakdown of democracy: the Republic’s demise. 11 OCTOBER/ FIRST EXAM
MODERN SPAIN /PART II. WEEKS 9-16  
Weeks 9/ 18-20 October The Crucible of Revolution and Civil War: Part I (Military rebellion and popular revolution.) 20 October / Second Reaction paper due( graded assignment) /Panel Presentation Week 11/ 25-27 October The Crucible of Revolution and Civil War : Part II. (Foreign intervention; Military engagements; everyday life in the Nationalist and Republican zones.) 
Weeks 12/ 1 November - 3 November Building authoritarianism: The Franco regime, 1939-1975. Part I.: Repression and politics in a one-party state. Franco and the Cold War. Political violence and terrorism under Franco: ETA and the underground left. Week 13/ 8-10 November 
Building authoritarianism: The Franco regime, 1939-1975. Part II.: Tradition vs. Modernization. Week 14/ 15-17 November From dictatorship to democracy: Spain's road to parliamentary democracy, 1975-1992 17 November /Panel Presentation Week 15/ 22 November—1 December Regionalism and Nationalism: Spain Divided? ; The New Spain: Cultural and Political changes under democracy. THANKGIVING HOLIDAY: 23 NOVEMBER-26 NOVEMBER. 1 December /Panel Presentation/ /Term paper due at end of class Week 16/ 6 December: Last Class/SECOND EXAM
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_________________________________________________________ Code of Conduct: (1) Cell phones must be turned off throughout the class period. (2) Students are asked not to talk, read papers, surf the internet, and otherwise distract the class from the lectures/class discussion. (3) Students coming in after the lecture has begun should not interrupt the professor and/or students by walking in front of classroom, re-arranging desks to gain access to seating, etc. Latecomers should therefore take a seat at the back or wherever it is possible without disturbing others. (4) Anyone who arrives more than ten minutes after class has begun will be counted absent unless he/she has the prior approval of the instructor. (5) Intellectual honesty: any student caught plagiarizing the written work of others and/or cheating on an exam will automatically fail the course.
(2) All written assignments – term papers and the like – are due on the day assigned in the syllabus and/or as announced by the instructor during class. Papers must be handed in to the instructor on the due date during class-time in a hard-copy format. (That is, do not send your paper as an e-mail attachment etc.) No late papers will be accepted for any reason(s). | Esenwein/Modern Spain Directory: gesenwei gesenwei -> Curriculum vitae george Richard Esenwein Department of History, Room 025 Flint Hall University of Florida Gainesville, fl 32611 Tel: 352-273-3369 gesenwei -> History of the Second World War euh4280 Course Syllabus gesenwei -> Political and Cultural Wars in Cold War Europe: Art, Literature, Public Media (Film and Radio) and intellectual debates as Expressions of Cold War Rivalry, 1946-1989. Spring Term, 2015 T/R, 5-6,6 University of Florida gesenwei -> Education: Ph. D. – London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England Download 31.06 Kb. Share with your friends:
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