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Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title WOMEN IN IBERIAN AND LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Code HISP112
Coordinator Dr ST Yiacoup
Languages, Cultures and Film
Sizen.Yiacoup@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 11

 11

         22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  2    30       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    70       

Aims

The aim of this module is to:-

Introduce students to key texts and cultural forms from Spain, Portugal and Latin America in which the social and cultural role, status and impact of women are of particular importance;

By studying and engaging with the topics taught on this module, students will develop critical insight into representations of women in the texts they have studied and will be able to apply what they have learnt constructively in the study of women in Iberian and Latin American literature more generally.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand and analyse the core texts within their historical, cultural and social contexts and recognise the connections and points of contrast between them.

(LO2) Develop an awareness of key critical approaches and issues surrounding the core texts studied.

(LO3) Distinguish between and analyse primary sources that are historiographical, sociological and cultural in nature.

(LO4) Produce assessed work (portfolio and examination) that displays a critical insight into the topics covered.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S4) Improving own learning/performance - Self-awareness/self-analysis

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Lecture:
Lectures are tutor led lessons which consist of background information such as historical and cultural context, author biography and textual detail being presented and discussed by the tutor, with the opportunity for student interaction and discussion.

Seminar:
Seminars are primarily student focused lessons in which students have the opportunity to present their responses and ideas regarding the topics introduced by the tutors and to enter into group discussions, conduct close textual analyses, book presentations, etc.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Women in:
Spanish ballads;

Franco's Spain;

Latin America Dictatorships;

Lusophone Africa;

Brazilian Popular Culture.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.