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Modern History of Spain III, Franco and Democracy

Code: 100344
Credits: 6
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
History OB 3

Contact lecturer

Name :
Francesc Xavier Domenech Sampere
Email :
francescxavier.domenech@uab.cat

Teaching staff

Martí Marin Corbera

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

None.

Objectives

The subject of Contemporary History of Spain III. The Francoism and the Democracy has as objective train students in this matter, providing the necessary resources and instruments to

that acquire a solid knowledge of the processes and of the political, institutional phenomena, economic, social and cultural developments in Spanish society from the configuration of the

Franco dictatorship until the consolidation of the current democracy. In this way, the last one is covered section of the subject of Contemporary History of Spain.

In the content of the subject, particular consideration will be given to the different perspectives, interpretations and historiographical debates that derive from them.

Learning outcomes

  1. Identifying the main and secondary ideas and expressing them with linguistic correctness.
  2. Organising and planning the search of historical information.
  3. Using the characteristic computing resources of the field of History.
  4. Solving problems autonomously.
  5. Communicating in your mother tongue or other language both in oral and written form by using specific terminology and techniques of Historiography.
  6. Developing the ability of historical analysis and synthesis.
  7. Engaging in debates about historical facts respecting the other participants' opinions.
  8. Working in teams respecting the other's points of view.
  9. Relating elements and factors involved in the development of historical processes.
  10. Recognising diversity and multiculturalism.
  11. Recognising the key historical concepts of the current Spanish society.
  12. Identifying and using in an appropriate way sources of information for the historical research of contemporary Spain.

Contents

1.- The configuration of the Franco dictatorship


2.- Self-sufficient Spain


3.- World war, cold war and consolidation of the Franco regime


4.- Economic growth and social change in a changing world


5.-From the fullness to the crisis of the Franco regime


6.- The transition from dictatorship to democracy


7.-The first decades of democracy: characteristics and lines of social and political tension.

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
personal study, readings, writing and preparation 52 2.08 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12
theoretical lessons 39 1.56 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
seminars and directed practices 11 0.44 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12
tutorials 15 0.6 1, 2, 4

Attendance at theoretical classes led by the teacher.

Attendance to sessions of seminars and practices directed by the teacher.

Comprehensive reading of texts.

Learning information search strategies.

Making reviews, work and / or analytical comments.

Personal study

 

Activities:

Directed

Theoretical classes 39h Identify the key historical concepts of the Spanish society of the period. Identify and appropriately use sources of information for the historical research of Contemporary Spain.

Develop the capacity for analysis and synthesis.

Reason critically

Seminars and guided practices 11h Analyze historical documentation.

 

Supervised

Tutorials 15 h. Resolve doubts, deepen knowledge.

 

Autonomous

Personal study 35h

Reading of texts. Writing of works. Search of bibliographic information. 17h

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
essays and text comments 30% 30 1.2 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
exams 70% (35 and 35) 3 0.12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12

The evaluation activities will be scheduled during the academic year. Students will be informed well in advance of the dates for the in-class tests and for the submission of text comments and reviews. In this sense, at the time of each assessment activity, the teacher will inform the students (Moodle) of the procedure and the date for the revision of grades.


Assessment dates can’t be changed unless there’s an exceptional and well-justified reason. If a student has a documented chronic or acute illness, they can request to postpone the assessment, if it fits within the academic calendar. These requests must be submitted at least seven days in advance and include the required documentation. If the reason is an unexpected situation considered force majeure, the regulations allow

the request to be submitted after the scheduled date, provided the documentation is delivered within three working days. This includes situations such as the birth or adoption of a child, or the death of a partner or a close relative (up to second degree). In cases of illness or other circumstances, the documentation must clearly show that the student was not in a condition to take the assessment at the scheduled time. Teaching staff may also use their discretion to consider other circumstances not explicitly listed above.


Erasmus students who need to leave before the scheduled assessment dates must provide an official document from their home university, addressed to the Degree Exchange Coordinator, confirming a calendar

conflict (an overlap with academic activities at their home institution). In the same sens, exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request.


The evaluative evidence will be broken down into: A) one exam which will be worth 50% of the final mark (and must be passed in order to pass the course as a whole) B) a paper which will be proposed by the teacher and which will be worth between 30% and 35% of the final mark. C) A text commentary or practical that will be worth 20% or 15% of the final grade.


The student will receive a grade of ‘Not evaluable’ provided that he/she has not handed in more than 30% of the evaluation activities. To be eligible for retake, the student must have been evaluated in a set of activities whose weight is equivalent to a minimum of 2/3.

In the event that a student commits any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade of an assessment act, this assessment act will be graded 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be instituted. In the event of several irregularities in the assessment acts of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.


Adaptations and changes in the evaluation procedure


Students with recognized specific assessment needs will communicate this to the professor and an adaptation plan will be made that includes the measures proposed by the Equality and Diversity Service.


In the event that, due to unforeseen and justified situations, it is necessary to modify the evaluation procedure described in the teaching guide and/or the date published in the evaluation calendar, the professor responsible for the subject will present and discuss the proposed modification with the affected class group and this will be communicated through the Virtual Campus of the subject as soon as possible.



Single assessment


This will be based on three activities consisting of a paper and two written exercises, which will represent 50%, 25% and 25% of the final grade. Choosing the single assessment exempt the student from attending classes. The same recovery system will be applied as for the continuous assessment.



Use of Artificial Intelligence


This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for support tasks such as bibliographic or content-based searches. Other specific situations may be contemplated, as deemed appropriate by the teacher. The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome

of the activity. Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.








Bibliography

General bibliography:

Xavier DOMÈNECH SAMPERE, Lucha de clases, franquismo y democracia. Obreros y empresarios (1939 – 1979), Akal, Madrid, 2022.

Martí. MARÍN I CORBERA, Història del Franquisme a Catalunya, Eumo, Vic, 2006.

José Mª MARIN, Carme MOLINERO, P. YSÀS; Historia política de España 1939-2000, Istmo, Madrid, 2001.

Carme MOLINERO, Pere YSÀS; El règim franquista. Feixisme, modernit­zació i consens, 2ª edició, Eumo, Vic, 2003.

Carme MOLINERO, Pere YSÀS; La anatomía del franquismo. De la supervivencia a la agonía, 1945-1977, Crítica, Barcelona, 2008.

Jordi NADAL, Albert CARRERAS, Carles SUDRIÀ (comp.); La economía española en el siglo XX. Una perspectiva histórica, Ariel, Barcelona, 1987.

Borja de RIQUER; La dictadura de Franco, Historia de España. Vol. 9, Crítica/Marcial Pons, Barcelona, 2010.

Xose Manuel NÚÑEZ SEIXAS (coord.); España en democracia, 1975 – 2011, Historia de España. Vol. 10, Crítica/Marcial Pons, Barcelona, 2017.

Nicolas SESMA; Ni una, ni grande, ni libre. La dictadura franquista (1939-1977), Crítica, Barcelona, 2024.

Pere YSÀS; Disidencia y subversión. La lucha del régimen franquista por su supervivencia, 1960-1975, Crítica, Barcelona, 2004.

Software

There is no specific software

Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TE) Theory 1 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(PAUL) Classroom practices 1 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(TE) Theory 2 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(PAUL) Classroom practices 2 Catalan second semester morning-mixed