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ALS360 - Selected Topics in Spanish

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 2: Cloud (online)

From 2022:

Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Israel Holas
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 - cloud:

1 x 1-hour class per week (recordings provided) and
1 x 2-hour online seminar

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.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
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

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1 - Essay
(in foreign language)		 1000 words or equivalent  25% Information not yet available
Assessment 2 - Presentation 15 minutes 25% Information not yet available
Assessment 3 - Journal
(in foreign language)		 2000 words or equivalent 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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