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SP40YB: KEY TOPICS IN MODERN SPANISH CULTURE 1B (2018-2019)

Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07


Course Overview

This course involves study of selected key topics, debates and texts relevant to advanced study of Spanish and Latin American culture. The course may have different thematic emphases from year to year, and may include study of literary texts, visual culture, essays, testimonials, and histories.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Trevor Stack

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4
  • Spanish And Latin American Studies (SP) (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course involves study of selected key topics, debates and texts relevant to advanced study of Spanish and Latin American culture. The course may have different thematic emphases from year to year, and may include study of literary texts, visual culture, essays, testimonials, and histories.

Further Information & Notes

The course may not be included as part of a graduating curriculum with SP 30YA : Key Topics in Modern Spanish Culture 1A.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt:

3000 word essay (70%)

Presentation (15%)

Seminar Assessment Mark (15%)

 

Formative Assessment

The first written assignment has a formative as well as a summative role.

Feedback

The above assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and class participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse texts including the study of literary texts, visual culture and history.

    Create an effective text that is easy to read and is persuasive. 

    Present and defend an argument with a group of peers.

    Evaluate the role of cultural texts in Spanish and Latin American society.

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