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2022 unit information
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Last updated: 4 March 2022
Trimester 2: Cloud (online)
2022 is the final offering of this unit
4 units: ALS200, ALS225, ALS250, ALS300
Nil
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 1-hour class per week (recordings provided) and 1 x 2-hour online seminar
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.
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
Analyse, reflect on and critically evaluate social and cultural practises of the Spanish-speaking world
GLO4: Critical thinking
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
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
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.
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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