This course examines enduring myths - such as the Spartans, Robin Hood, the Masons in Spain, and Rasputin - and investigates how these stories have been shaped, exaggerated, or reinvented over time. Designed for advanced Spanish students, it provides authentic reading and discussion practice using materials from Spanish-language sources like El Mundo, El País, and Muy Historia. Students will deepen their fluency while engaging critically with culturally significant narratives.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

• The Myth of the Spartans
• The Myth of Robin Hood
• The Myth of Rasputin
• The Masons in Spain during Franco’s dictatorship.

Additional topics may be added depending on time and students’ interests.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Analyse myths from different perspectives.
2. Expand Spanish vocabulary through contextual reading and discussion.
3. Strengthen the ability to articulate ideas and opinions effectively in Spanish.
4. Improve reading comprehension of authentic, advanced Spanish texts.
5. Develop critical thinking skills through engagement with culturally and historically significant topics.
6. Increase fluency and confidence in spontaneous Spanish discussion.