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Unit Overview

Description

This specialist unit, taught in Spanish, enables learners to consolidate their language competencies in writing, reading, listening and speaking in Spanish through the critical analysis of literary works by authors from a range of Spanish-speaking countries. This survey of literature in Spanish introduces students to the breadth of literary expression in Spanish by studying a wide range of its forms and genres, typically including prose, poetic, musical and visual genres, allowing students to hone critical and analytical skills, and gain an understanding of the texts' contexts of production.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)On-campus

The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.

Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Spanish Studies major sequence
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) develop oral and written skills in Spanish; (2) gain a panoramic knowledge of literature in Spanish; (3) situate literary texts in their historical, political, social and cultural contexts

; (4) learn specialised vocabulary associated with literary texts, forms, genres and styles; and (5) hone critical and analytical skills through the close reading of literary texts.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-class participation; (2) in-class test; and (3) oral presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Kate Averis
Unit rules
Prerequisites
SPAN2404 Spanish Studies 4
Contact hours
lectures: 1 hour per week (over 10 weeks)
tutorials: 1 x 2 hours per week (over 10 weeks)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.