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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 INTRODUCTION TO IBERIAN AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES II
Code HISP121
Coordinator Professor NR Thornton
Languages, Cultures and Film
N.Thornton@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 22

 6

         28
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 122
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 This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    5       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    45       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    50       

Aims

Identify and evaluate key issues in Luso-Hispanic Studies;

Apply these issues to your study of the Luso-Hispanic world;

Locate, organise and evaluate a range of information sources;

Discuss the issues raised with reference to the texts / topics studied in class;

Carry out sustained research into a particular topic and express your findings in an appropriate academic form.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of some of the key texts of the Luso-Hispanic world.

(LO2) Display an understanding of some of the key issues of Hispanic Studies.

(LO3) Demonstrate the ability to apply a close analysis to texts.

(LO4) Understand different texts, literary and cinematic genres within their broader social and historical contexts.

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

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S4) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S5) Personal attributes and qualities – Independence

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:
Students will attend lectures on key topics in Luso-Hispanic Studies, delivered by specialist lecturers.

Seminar:
Students will normally attend six seminars during the module. The seminars will be devoted to the discussion of the prescribed literary or film texts and students will be expected to prepare work in advance of the seminars.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American literature;

Issues in Spanish and Latin American history and politics;

Spanish and Latin American cinema.

(See module handbook for more information, as the module content may alter from year to year).

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