ATS3197 - Spanish studies advanced 1 - 2018

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.

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

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

Within semester assessment: 70%

Exam: 30%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Spanish and Latin American studies