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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Spanish

Recommended previous knowledge

Minimum level A2 (cf. the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), or level II from upper secondary school. The teaching is in Spanish.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

Upon completion of the course students shall have knowledge about

  • Selected authors, texts, themes, and issues in contemporary Latin American literature
  • Literary analysis, terminology and selected theory
  • The historical and cultural contexts in which the literature exists

Skills:

Upon completion of the course students shall be able to

  • Understand complex literary texts in Spanish
  • Read texts in light of their historical, cultural and literary context, and analyse them in an independent and reflective manner.
  • Account for and discuss the form and themes of the texts in Spanish
  • Place the texts in the context of key issues in the field
  • Master different communication situations both written and spoken in Spanish

General competency:

Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • Analyze texts
  • Discuss issues in an understandable and structured way
  • Make arguments and substantiate them with reference to text quotations or theory.
  • Obtain relevant subject matter in Spanish
  • Assess subject matter in an independent and critical manner
  • Use different academic genres orally and in writing

Contents

The course provides an introduction to some key authors, themes and issues in contemporary Latin American literature. The students work with a selection of literary texts in different genres from the 20th and 21st centuries. Emphasis is placed on developing an analytical understanding of the distinctive character of the texts, and their historical and cultural context. SPA 109 (Literature and Culture II) has a main focus on Latin America.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, learning workshops, group work and individual work. We focus on student-active working methods and make use of digital resources for increased learning. For students in teacher education for years 8-13, practical training is included. Active use of the language through practical exercises is necessary to achieve good language competence, and participation in parts of the course is therefore compulsory. The scope of work is estimated at 400 hours, including a study stay in Spain.

Examination requirements

Approved working portfolio with compulsory activities. The activities are described in more detail in the semester plan.
Compulsory attendance requirement: 70%.
Students in the teacaher education: The practical placement must be completed and passed.
All other students: A project assignment must be approved.

Examinations

A four-hour individual written examination (50%)

An oral examination (50%).

Both parts must be assessed as a pass. The final grade is set on the basis of both content and language.

Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, if there are places available.

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