Literature in Spanish
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC1062 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MLAC1062
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module is designed as a foundation for all later modules covering Spanish and Portuguese literatures. The main aims of this module are to give you a general introduction to literature and the study of literature, while providing you with a partial overview of literary writing in the Spanish language. As well as to introduce some of the key theoretical issues of literary study and instil good reading and critical habits. Through this you will be tested on your skills in close reading, textual analysis, seminar participation and the ability to write cogent and convincing commentaries and essays. This module is worth 20 credits.
Target Students
Only available for students following degree courses involving Spanish in SPLAS. Also available to Liberal Arts students.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 8 weeks
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 22 weeks
Hours per week per student: two. Some weeks there will be two lectures per week, other weeks one lecture and one seminar. The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: One 1,500 word essay
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module has been designed as a foundation for all the other literary modules in the Department. Its main aims are (a) to give students a general introduction to literature and to the study of literature; (b) to provide students with a partial overview of literary writing in the Spanish language; (c) to introduce students to some of the key theoretical issues of literary study; (d) to inculcate good reading and critical habits. The main skills tested on this module are close reading, textual analysis, seminar participation, and the ability to write cogent and convincing commentaries and essays.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Students will (A1) read and comprehend complex texts in Spanish;
(A2) acquire an in-depth awareness of the cultural, historical and political contexts appropriate to the Hispanic culture(s) addressed
(A3) develop an appreciation of the relationship between their own cultural, historical and social backgrounds and those of those aspects of the Hispanic worlds to which they are exposed
(A4) handle with assurance a range of critical and analytical stratagems and tools in their approach to these areas
Intellectual Skills
Students are given the tools with which to (B1) engage in informed discussion of literary texts and genres from Hispanic cultures
(B2) demonstrate a critical awareness of the historical and socio-political contexts of Hispanic cultures
(B4) deploy effectively a range of critical stratagems and approaches in their analytical work
Professional/practical skills
The training offered in the module allows students to (C3) undertake relevant research and construct a reasoned argument on a topic/issue in English either orally or in writing
Transferable/key skills
Students are provided with the training to be able to demonstrate (D2) effective comprehension of written Spanish
(D3) the ability to construct and defend a coherent and well-researched argument in English
(D4) appropriate preparation skills in relation to written documents, oral presentation, illustrations and handouts and the delivery of oral presentations
(D5) sufficient cross-cultural understanding to be able to negotiate effectively between cultures, particularly Hispanic cultures and their own culture of origin
(D6) general research skills; (D7) time-management, prioritising and general organisational skills