Courses: SPLA119 Culture and society in Latin America - Spring 2017




ECTS Credits

Level of Study

Bachelor

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Teaching semester

Autumn

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

The course aims to provide knowledge on central aspects of modern Latin American literature, with a primary focus on tendencies in contemporary literature.

 

The students are to work with a representative selection of texts, genres and epochs, and are to develop an analytical understanding of the distinctiveness of the texts.

The course aims to provide insight into central themes and questions on Latin American literature, and aims to give the students the possibility to develop skills at analysing the subject material and drawing their own conclusions.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

 

Knowledge

The student should:

 

 

Skills

The student should:

 

 

General competence

The student:

 

Required Previous Knowledge

No formal requirement, but all teaching is in Spanish, and demands a solid command of the language.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Introductory Spanish course or equivalent. It is advantageous to have completed the course SPLA109.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

SPLA104 (10 ECTS Credits), SPLA123H (10 ECTS Credits) SLAN613 (10 ECTS Credits)

Access to the Course

The course is open to all students at UiB.

Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching

Teaching is based on lectures, seminar groups and group discussions, and therefore requires that students take active part in class. Normally, lectures are held for two hours a week for eight weeks, and seminar groups are held for two hours a week for eight weeks. The teaching may also be organized into larger bulks.

 

In the case that less than five students register for a course, the organized teaching may be adapted to fit the number of students. If this occurs, students will be informed at the start of the semester, and before the registration deadline 1. February/1. September.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Each student must complete a 5-minute oral presentation and a knowledge test of 1 hour during the semester. Both assignments are carried out in connection with class, and the students will be notified early in the semester on which dates these assignments will be held on. Both assignments are evaluated as a pass/fail.

 

Each student must also complete a mandatory supervision in connection with writing the term paper. Tutorials are not offered via email or by telephone.

 

In accordance with the University of Bergen's Regulations for Degrees and Studies, the students have the right to a second try for each assignment, if one or more of the first hand-ins were not passed. The assignment must be approved before the student can be assessed in the course.

 

The compulsory assignment is valid for one semester after the teaching semester.

Forms of Assessment

The course is assessed with a supervised term paper of 2000-2500 words, written in Spanish. The students can choose the topic for the paper from a list provided by the staff member responsible for the course. The paper is graded on both contexts and langauge.

Examination Support Material

Grading Scale

The exam is marked in the grade scale A-F, where F is a fail.

Assessment Semester

Reading List

The reading list (about 400 pages) is comprised of reference texts, articles and other course materials, and will vary base don the topics the course focuses on.

Course Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated in accordance with the quality control system of the University of Bergen.

Programme Committee

Course Coordinator

Course Administrator

Contact Information