Undergraduate - UnitATS3197 - Spanish studies advanced 1

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Spanish and Latin American Studies
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Carlos Uxo

Notes

Previously coded SPN3070

Synopsis

This unit provides students with an introduction to conducting research in Spanish and Latin American Studies. This unit will enable students to read critically and record responses to readings; to synthesise and evaluate diverse material on a single topic; to search databases for articles and books relevant to their research area; to present and distinguish the ideas of others according to academic conventions.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:

interpret and discuss a range of Spanish and Latin American cultural products and political discourses;
have an understanding of contemporary critical theories and their application to Spanish and Latin American contexts;
have a greater understanding of Spanish and Latin American cultures and societies;
develop sophisticated oral and written expression in Spanish.

Assessment

Written work (2,000 words) 45%
Final research project (2,500 words) 55%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Carlos Uxo

Workload requirements

One 3-hour seminar per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Spanish and Latin American studies

Prerequisites

ATS1196 or ATS2196

Prohibitions

ATS2197