Module SPAN1091: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC TEXTS

Department: Modern Language and Cultures (Spanish)

SPAN1091: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC TEXTS

Prerequisites

• 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(SPAN1011). Others: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Spanish Language 1B (SPAN1072).

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

• An understanding of some of the main developments in the literary and visual cultural histories of Latin America and Spain.
• An understanding of different approaches to the analysis of written and visual texts.
• Knowledge of selected literary and visual texts of various periods from Spain and Latin America, and of their historical and cultural contexts.

• Critical analysis of literary and visual texts from Spain and Latin America.
• Comprehension and application of relevant theoretical concepts.
• Ability to make appropriate use of critical and contextual sources.
• Coherent articulation of ideas and arguments, orally and in writing.
• An ability to combine organized independant study with effective group work.

• Writing skills.
• Research and time management skills.
• IT skills (word processing of asignments, use of an online learning environment, use of online sources of information).
• Understanding of cultural difference and of different ways of representing it.

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

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

None.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University