SPN4100 - Spanish Studies 10

Leader: Dr Marisa Cordella

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit allows students with special interests to study in-depth a particular topic in Hispanic linguistics, literature or culture. All the assignments will be written in Spanish and completed according to the MLA handbook for writers of research papers.

Objectives

1. Develop student's critical and analytical skills and prepare them for postgraduate work.
2. Introduce key conceptual and theoretical issues in the chosen area.
3. Enhance student's abilities to undertake independent research.

Assessment

Literature Review (2000) : 20%
Research paper (2000) : 20%
Oral presentation (2000) : 20%
Essay (3000) : 40%

Contact hours

2 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures) per week

Prerequisites

Completion of major sequence of studies in Hispanic Studies and approved admission into Honours.