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Literatures and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World 2 (ELCH08018)

Subject

European Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

2

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Enrolment only with the explicit permission of the Spanish 2 course organiser and the course must be relevant to their curriculum. Visiting Students should contact the CAHSS VSO for more information. **Please see Additional Restrictions below**

Course Summary

This course explores key topics in literature and film and extends the knowledge of Spanish and Spanish American culture gained in Spanish 1A and 1B.

Course Description

Students will study a diverse range of literary texts and films from Spain and Spanish America. The corpus, selected to enhance students' understanding of different genres and artistic currents, addresses the important role of culture in reflecting, shaping and contesting reality from the sixteenth century to the present day. A one-hour prerecorded weekly lecture will be followed by a seminar. Seminar activities will include group discussion, debate, and close analysis. Each student will also deliver one presentation to their seminar group during the year, write a commentary and an essay, and undertake a final course commentary.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Restrictions

Visiting Students MUST also take: Spanish Language 2 (ELCH08019) . This is a Full Year course so Visiting Students must be in Edinburgh for the full year to take this course.

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