Unit name | An Introductory Survey Course of Hispanic and Latin American Studies |
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Unit code | HISP11306 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Kitts |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
HISP10116 Spanish Language |
School/department | Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
An introduction to and overview of major areas/themes in the discipline of Hispanic and Latin American studies, for example an author, a literary genre or period, a significant historical event or movement.
Aims:
Upon completion of this unit, students will have acquired a basic knowledge of a number of major areas/themes within the discipline of Hispanic and Latin American studies. They will also be familiar with the use of key concepts and methods, with the use of primary sources, and with a wide range of secondary sources, both in English.
Lectures, Blackboard e-learning exercises and activities, and optional seminars.
1500 word essay 50% Exam 50%.
A variety of literary, historical and cultural texts, dependent on the expertise of the staff available in any one year. Students will be informed of each year's set reading (texts in English translation from the original Spanish) following confirmation of acceptance of their place at the University online.