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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module SPAN1091: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC TEXTS
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)
SPAN1091: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC TEXTS
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- At least Grade B in Spanish A Level or equivalent
Corequisites
- Modern European Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes: Spanish Language 1A(I) (SPAN1011). Others: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To provide a broad introduction to literary, cultural and visual studies in the context of Spain and Latin America, leading to advanced study in these areas in years 2 and 4.
Content
- The syllabus will cover Spain and Latin America in equal proportions, and will include study of selected literary and visual texts from a range of periods.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
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Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- There will be a weekly general lecture which will deliver key information on the module and a weekly seminar with smaller groups of students which will allow for individual presentations and active discussions.
- The commentary and summative essay are based on topics covered during the Michaelmas term.
- The examination questions cover the work carried out in the other terms and test the students' understanding of topics under controlled conditions.
- The mixture of summative essay and final examination responds to student requests for this mode of assessment.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 40 | |
| Tutorials | 2 | 2 per year | 0.5 hours | 1 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 159 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1: 1000-word commentary style exercise | 15% | Term 1: 1000-word commentary style exercise | 1000 words | 100% | |
| Term 2: 1500-word essay | 25% | Term 2: 1500-word essay | 1500 words | 100% | |
| Examination | 60% | Written examination | 2 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.