Spanish 4/5: dibujando la resistencia: arte, humor y memoria del Prestige
Este taller explora cómo el arte gráfico gallego, en particular en las viñetas editoriales publicadas durante la crisis del Prestige (2002), se convirtió en una herramienta de resistencia cultural, denuncia política y construcción de memoria colectiva.
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This workshop explores how Galician editorial cartoons became tools of cultural resistance, political critique, and collective memory during the Prestige oil spill crisis of 2002.
When the Prestige oil tanker sank off the Galician coast in November 2002, it caused one of Europe’s worst environmental disasters and marked a turning point in Galician society.
The tragedy sparked an unprecedented civic mobilisation under the banner Nunca Máis (“Never Again”), transforming the relationship between citizens, institutions, and the media, as well as inspiring artists to respond through humour, satire, and visual protest.
What will we cover?
Through real press cartoons from Galician press: La Voz de Galicia, Faro de Vigo, La Región and A Nosa Terra, participants will explore how graphic art turned indignation into critique, tragedy into creativity and collective memory into visual resistance.
The Prestige disaster: historical, political, and media context.
The editorial cartoon as visual language and critical tool.
Key artists: O Carrabouxo, Siro, Pepe Carreiro, Gogue and Davila.
Humour and dissent: how images confront power.
From newspapers to memory: graphic art as resistance.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Analyse political cartoons within their cultural and social context.
Understand the role of humour and visual art as forms of political resistance.
Appreciate the contribution of Galician artists to Spain’s collective memory of the Prestige.
Discuss visual narratives with confidence and insight.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This session is suitable for anyone interested in Spanish visual culture, politics, and media. A prior knowledge of Spanish at intermediate or advanced level is recommended, as the session will be conducted in Spanish.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The class will combine short visual presentations, guided analysis and group reflection.
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs. All materials will be provided by the tutor.
Rosa holds a PhD in Spanish Visual Arts and Politics and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She currently teaches Spanish language and cultural courses at the University of Sussex and at Hammersmigh and Fulham Adult Education Skills Centre and has taught at Kingston University over a decade. Her research focuses on Spanish and Latin American visual culture, political communication and the relationship between art, media and power. She has taught Spanish language, translation and modules on Spanish and Latin American culture and politics.
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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Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.</p><p>No additional costs. All materials will be provided by the tutor.</p><p>Any other course at level 4 or 5. For any questions please contact <a href="http://languages@citylit.ac.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">languages@citylit.ac.uk</a>.</p>EuropeanSpanishconfigurable
