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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Spanish

Recommended previous knowledge

The teaching of the course requires previous knowledge of Spanish equivalent to level 2 from upper secondary school, alternative minimum A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Instruction is given in Spanish. It is discouraged to follow the course without prior knowledge, as this will be very laborious.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: After completing the course, students should have knowledge of

  • Selected Spanish-language literary texts and cultural expressions
  • Literary terminology and analytical tools
  • Recent Spanish history
  • Spanish colonial history with emphasis on Western Sahara

Skills: On successful completion of the course, students should be able to

  • Understand and interpret Spanish-language texts in different genres
  • Place literary texts in a political and historical context
  • Analyze literary texts in an independent way
  • Account for the main features related to selected periods and processes in Spanish history
  • Give an account of the main features related to Spanish colonial history in Western Sahara, and the area's current political situation.
  • Present and discuss the topics included in the course in an understandable and structured way, both written and oral, in Spanish

General competence: On successful completion of the course, students should be able to

  • Present and talk about the topics included in the course in an understandable and structured manner, both orally and in writing
  • Orient themselves in academic literature related to the course
  • Critically evaluate sources
  • Use citations in their own texts.

Contents

The course gives an introduction to central aspects of Spanish culture, literature and history through work with different types of texts and cultural expressions from the 20th and 21st century related to Spain and Western Sahara. SPA 116 has teh main focus on Spain and former Spanish colonies in Africa.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, seminars, workshops and group work. Student-active forms of work and the use of digital resources for increased learning. For students in teacher education for grades 8-13, professional supervised work experience is included. The students' active participation in practical exercises is necessary to develop good language skills, therefore participation in parts of the course is mandatory. The scope of work is estimated at 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Portfolio with mandatory tasks. Further details will be given when the semester starts.
The mandatory attendance requirements must be met (70%). For students in the One-year Programme and in the teacher education, 50% attandance in God start mentor programme is required.

Students in the teacher education: Professional supervised training must be completed and approved.
All other students: A project work must be completed and approved.

Examinations

Oral exam in Spanish. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
SPA105 – Language, Culture and Society. 10
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