ALS360 - Selected Topics in Spanish
Unit details
Year: | 2020 unit information |
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Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Eugenia Demuro |
Prerequisite: | 4 units: ALS200, ALS225, ALS250, ALS300 |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x combined 3-hour class/seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 1-hour class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 1-hour online seminar per week |
Content
This unit will introduce students to Latin American and Spanish literary traditions and movements through the study of the short story form in Spanish. The unit examines a range of literary forms and styles, whilst at the same analysing the portrayal of Latin American and Spanish reality and culture as (re)presented in short fiction. Key authors and traditions are presented chronologically in order to emphasise continuity and rupture within literary lineages, and as a means of tracing historical and social developments in the Spanish-speaking world. Students are given the opportunity to experience the cultural diversity of Latin America and Spain through some of its most emblematic literary works from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Spain.
These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
ULO1 | Demonstrate and apply a mastery of language systems (pronunciation, grammar, syntax, lexical variety, and sociolinguistic practices) for academic purposes | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Analyse, reflect on and critically evaluate social and cultural practises of the Spanish-speaking world | GLO4: Critical thinking |
ULO3 | Communicate effectively and naturally. Demonstrate ability to communicate informed and complex ideas about the cultures, and literary traditions, of the Spanish-speaking world | GLO2: Communication |
ULO4 | Develop intercultural awareness and global citizenship by reflecting on, and responding to, issues related to the societies and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, taking into account cultural and socio-economic diversity, and social and environmental responsibility | GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 2:Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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Assessment 1 (Individual) - Essay | 1000 words | 25% | Information not yet available |
Assessment 2 (Individual) - Presentation | 15 minutes | 25% | Information not yet available |
Assessment 3 (Individual) - Journal | 2000 words | 50% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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