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This course aims to unlock the forgotten history of Equatorial Guinea during its nearly two centuries as a Spanish colony (1778-1968). Our exploration begins with the discovery of the islands of Equatorial Guinea, their use as a port in the African slave trade, and the arrival of the Spanish with their subsequent attempts to colonize these territories. As we move forward, we will delve into how Equatorial Guinea became the coveted center of Spanish cocoa plantations through the exploitation of its natural resources and people, along with the establishment of a racially segregated system. Finally, we will examine Equatorial Guinea under the Franco dictatorship, assess the impact of the fascist nationalist regime’s policies, and explore the definitive path to Equatorial Guinea’s independence.
What will we cover?
The first lesson of this course will cover the history of Equatorial Guinea from its initial discovery in the 15th century to the final years of the 19th century, when it was formally established as a Spanish territory. This historical period encompasses the African slave trade era, the exploration of the territory, attempts to establish a Spanish colony, and the onset of plantation exploitation. The second lesson will explore the history of Equatorial Guinea from the late 19th century to its independence in 1968. This segment will cover the development and exploitation of plantations, the implementation of a racial segregation system, the impact of the Fascist Spanish dictatorship, and the process leading to Equatorial Guinea’s independence.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- have a better understanding of Equatorial Guinea’s history, from its initial discovery to its independence.
- use and understand specific vocabulary related to the history, culture, and politics of Spanish Equatorial Guinea.
- show enhanced knowledge of the cultural and social dynamics during the colonial period and under the Franco dictatorship.
- show better awareness of racial and political issues that shaped the nation’s past and continue to influence its future.
- use critical tools to analyse the impact of historical events on present-day Equatorial Guinea.
- reflect and debate on the consequences of colonisation and racial segregation.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Upper intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Spanish is essential: you should have done a minimum of 4 years of Spanish recently. It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge of Black History studies or Spanish society.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at https://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. This course will be more presentation-based but student participation will be highly recommended. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other Spanish courses or workshops at level 3 upper or 4. Please email languages@citylit.ac.uk for advice.
Hola Citylit explorers :-) My name is Vanesa, originally from Madrid, Spain, and I have been living as well as teaching Spanish and delivering cultural courses in London for the last 15 years. I am passionate about languages, culture, history, and art, which are topics that I have integrated into my lessons to raise cultural awareness. Back in Madrid, I completed my Degree in Journalism, and since then I have collaborated with different media on cultural topics. After my degree, I did a Masters in Spanish Language and Literature Teaching, which enabled me to obtain my Teacher Status in England and to start teaching in 2008. During these years, I have been delivering language and culture content courses to adult groups and private students of all levels and cultural backgrounds, in diverse working environments (language schools, companies, charities...). This experience has offered me the opportunity to develop material, techniques, and my own teaching style. I also did a Masters in Intercultural Communication which contributed to my understanding of cultural differences; an aspect that I apply to my teaching.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This course will be delivered in Spanish.002979923Spanish 3/4: la Guinea Ecuatorial española: colonialismo, explotación y segregación racial4949https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/spanish-3-conversation-ls3103-1024.jpgInStockEveningMonOnlineAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekday2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedMay 2026LanguagesLSW484949Spanish 3/4: la Guinea Ecuatorial española: colonialismo, explotación y segregación racial493249Vanesa Guzmanspanish-3-4-la-guinea-ecuatorial-espa-ola-colonialismo-explotacion-y-segregacion-racial/lsw48-2526Este fascinante curso explora la historia de la Guinea equatorial española, en dos siglos de colonialismo español (1778-1968). <br />
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Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio/avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 4/5 años).<br />
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This course will be delivered in Spanish.0000-Available|2026-05-11 00:00:00This course aims to unlock the forgotten history of Equatorial Guinea during its nearly two centuries as a Spanish colony (1778-1968). Our exploration begins with the discovery of the islands of Equatorial Guinea, their use as a port in the African slave trade, and the arrival of the Spanish with their subsequent attempts to colonize these territories. As we move forward, we will delve into how Equatorial Guinea became the coveted center of Spanish cocoa plantations through the exploitation of its natural resources and people, along with the establishment of a racially segregated system. Finally, we will examine Equatorial Guinea under the Franco dictatorship, assess the impact of the fascist nationalist regime’s policies, and explore the definitive path to Equatorial Guinea’s independence.Este fascinante curso explora la historia de la Guinea equatorial española, en dos siglos de colonialismo español (1778-1968). <br /><br /><br /><br />
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Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio/avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 4/5 años).<br /><br /><br /><br />
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This course will be delivered in Spanish.The first lesson of this course will cover the history of Equatorial Guinea from its initial discovery in the 15th century to the final years of the 19th century, when it was formally established as a Spanish territory. This historical period encompasses the African slave trade era, the exploration of the territory, attempts to establish a Spanish colony, and the onset of plantation exploitation. The second lesson will explore the history of Equatorial Guinea from the late 19th century to its independence in 1968. This segment will cover the development and exploitation of plantations, the implementation of a racial segregation system, the impact of the Fascist Spanish dictatorship, and the process leading to Equatorial Guinea’s independence.- have a better understanding of Equatorial Guinea’s history, from its initial discovery to its independence.<br />
- use and understand specific vocabulary related to the history, culture, and politics of Spanish Equatorial Guinea.<br />
- show enhanced knowledge of the cultural and social dynamics during the colonial period and under the Franco dictatorship.<br />
- show better awareness of racial and political issues that shaped the nation’s past and continue to influence its future.<br />
- use critical tools to analyse the impact of historical events on present-day Equatorial Guinea.<br />
- reflect and debate on the consequences of colonisation and racial segregation.Upper intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Spanish is essential: you should have done a minimum of 4 years of Spanish recently. It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge of Black History studies or Spanish society.<br />
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For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level">https://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>.Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. This course will be more presentation-based but student participation will be highly recommended. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.<br />
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.Other Spanish courses or workshops at level 3 upper or 4. Please email languages@citylit.ac.uk for advice.EuropeanSpanishvirtual494932LSW48NONEMon11/05/26 - 18/05/2618:30 - 20:3018:3020:302 sessions (over 2 weeks)21 to 4 weeksEveningWeekdayOnlineOnlineVanesa GuzmanAdvancedAvailable courses2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00May 2026Languages4949Spanish 3/4: la Guinea Ecuatorial española: colonialismo, explotación y segregación racialspanish-3-4-la-guinea-ecuatorial-espa-ola-colonialismo-explotacion-y-segregacion-racial/lsw48-2526Este fascinante curso explora la historia de la Guinea equatorial española, en dos siglos de colonialismo español (1778-1968). <br />
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Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio/avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 4/5 años).<br />
<br />
This course will be delivered in Spanish.0000-Available|2026-05-11 00:00:00This course aims to unlock the forgotten history of Equatorial Guinea during its nearly two centuries as a Spanish colony (1778-1968). Our exploration begins with the discovery of the islands of Equatorial Guinea, their use as a port in the African slave trade, and the arrival of the Spanish with their subsequent attempts to colonize these territories. As we move forward, we will delve into how Equatorial Guinea became the coveted center of Spanish cocoa plantations through the exploitation of its natural resources and people, along with the establishment of a racially segregated system. Finally, we will examine Equatorial Guinea under the Franco dictatorship, assess the impact of the fascist nationalist regime’s policies, and explore the definitive path to Equatorial Guinea’s independence.Este fascinante curso explora la historia de la Guinea equatorial española, en dos siglos de colonialismo español (1778-1968). <br /><br /><br /><br />
<br /><br /><br /><br />
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio/avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 4/5 años).<br /><br /><br /><br />
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This course will be delivered in Spanish.The first lesson of this course will cover the history of Equatorial Guinea from its initial discovery in the 15th century to the final years of the 19th century, when it was formally established as a Spanish territory. This historical period encompasses the African slave trade era, the exploration of the territory, attempts to establish a Spanish colony, and the onset of plantation exploitation. The second lesson will explore the history of Equatorial Guinea from the late 19th century to its independence in 1968. This segment will cover the development and exploitation of plantations, the implementation of a racial segregation system, the impact of the Fascist Spanish dictatorship, and the process leading to Equatorial Guinea’s independence.- have a better understanding of Equatorial Guinea’s history, from its initial discovery to its independence.<br />
- use and understand specific vocabulary related to the history, culture, and politics of Spanish Equatorial Guinea.<br />
- show enhanced knowledge of the cultural and social dynamics during the colonial period and under the Franco dictatorship.<br />
- show better awareness of racial and political issues that shaped the nation’s past and continue to influence its future.<br />
- use critical tools to analyse the impact of historical events on present-day Equatorial Guinea.<br />
- reflect and debate on the consequences of colonisation and racial segregation.Upper intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Spanish is essential: you should have done a minimum of 4 years of Spanish recently. It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge of Black History studies or Spanish society.<br />
<br />
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level">https://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>.Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. This course will be more presentation-based but student participation will be highly recommended. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.<br />
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.Other Spanish courses or workshops at level 3 upper or 4. Please email languages@citylit.ac.uk for advice.EuropeanSpanishconfigurable
