Things Flashcards
Sociolinguistics
relationship between language and society. Language modified by geography, economics, education level, age, gender, etc.
Royal Spanish Academy
created in 1713, regulates Spanish language. Linguistic agreement, standard among all Spanish speaking regions.
Politics and Economy in Spain today
Spain- democracy under a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with hereditary monarchy and bicameral parliament.
Roman Catholic most prominent religion. Developer of solar power.
Spanish cinema
Started in 1930s, Luis Bunuel associated with surrealist movement. Presently Pedro Almodóvar is well known in Europe and the Americas as a director.
Zarzuela
mixture of theater and music. Singing and speaking. Originated in Spain in the 17th century. Amadeo Vives, Federica Chueca, José Serrano, Jacinto Guerrero.
Spanish architecture
Roman influence. Arab features. Romanesque and gothic elements. Modernism in 20th century. Rafael Moneo and Santiago Calatrava.
Alhambra
built between 12th and 13th centuries in Granada. Both Islamic and Christian architectural elements. Tourist attraction. Courts, fountains, gardents, etc. 1984 named UNESCO World Heritage Site
Popol Vuh
Ël libro de consejo” written in Mayan-Quiche language. Unknown author. Compiles Mayan myths and traditions.
Inquisition
Court established in 1480. Purpose was to punish heretics, witchcraft, blasphemy, etc. Ensured orthodoxy of Jewish and Muslim converts to Christianity. Abolished in 1834.
Spanish Armada
more than 130 ships and 20,000 sailors. Sent in 1588 by King Felipe II to try to destroy Queen Elizabeth I, but was defeated. Marked point of Spanish empire decline.
Spanish Civil War
between Nationalists and Republicans. Started in 1936. Ended in 1939. Franco established dictatorship.
Bourbons
House of Bourbon is a European royal house that has French origins, significant influence in Europe. Carlos II, Carlos V. Etc.
Reconquista
Attempt for Spaniards to recover their land from Muslims and restore Catholic faith.
Muslims in Spain
711, invated the Iberian Peninsula. Now Arab influence can be seen everywhere. (algebra, aldea, alguacil, alcoba, algodon, etc) and the word ojalá.
El cantar del mio Cid
Anonymously written in 1140. Singing poem. Takes place during Reconquista. the Cid is known as the man who unified Spain during the Reconquista.
