2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO1160 Introduction to the Cultural Production of Spain and Spanish-America
20 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Stuart Green
Email: S.N.S.J.Green@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
A level Spanish or equivalent: Grade A or B.Module replaces
SPPO1120 and SPPO1130This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the work of some of the most outstanding writers and film directors from the Hispanic world.To this end a small number of literary works and feature films will be studied in some detail. Through the study of these cultural products students should be able to develop techniques for the critical study of literary and filmic genres, as well as an appreciation of the general trends in cultural production from the regions studied. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on key thematic issues raised by these works - questions of identity and society - which should help students to develop a comparative approach to the works studied, as well as to appreciate the way in which works of art relate to their cultural context and address issues which are key to understanding Hispanic cultures. On completion of the module students should be well placed to follow more specialised modules on literature and film in levels two and three. Students will study a maximum of 8 examples of Spanish and Spanish-American cultural production, typically split evenly between the two geographical areas of study, and combining a balanced mixture of the different genres of literary and filmic production and a balanced mixture of the thematic elements that define the module.See 'resources' section for set texts/films and appended schedule of classes (n.b. these may change from year to year depending on availability of resources and on departmental personnel).Objectives
The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the work of some of the most outstanding writers and film directors from the Hispanic world. To this end a small number of literary works and feature films will be studied in some detail.Through the study of these cultural products students should be able to develop techniques for the critical study of literary and filmic genres, as well as an appreciation of the general trends in cultural production from the regions studied.
Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on key thematic issues raised by these works - questions of identity and society - which should help students to develop a comparative approach to the works studied, as well as to appreciate the way in which works of art relate to their cultural context and address issues which are key to understanding Hispanic cultures.
On completion of the module students should be well placed to follow more specialised modules on literature and film in levels two and three.
Skills outcomes
Students are expected to develop the following cognitive and practical skills:
1. Engage in literary and bibliographic research skills in the preparation for written work or oral presentations in seminars.
2. Organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasonable argument.
3. Demonstrate the ability to progress beyond the narrative/chronological to a more analytical and evaluative approach.
4. Make an attempt to define key terms and concepts used.
Syllabus
Students will study a maximum of 8 examples of Spanish and Spanish-American cultural production, typically split evenly between the two geographical areas of study, and combining a balanced mixture of the different genres of literary and filmic production and a balanced mixture of the thematic elements that define the module.
See 'resources' section for set texts/films (n.b. these may change from year to year depending on availability of resources and on departmental personnel).
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 27 | 1.00 | 27.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 169.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reading set text(s) for discussion in second hour of ‘double’ lectures: 3 x 12 = 36 hoursReading set texts for discussion in seminars: 10 x 4 = 40 hours
Preparation for Semester 1 Exam: 25 hours
Preparation for Semester 1 Class Test: 25 hours
Preparation for Semester 2 Exam: 42 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback on performance in Semester 1 Exam in dedicated class during Feedback WeekFeedback on performance in Semester 2 Class Test in dedicated class towards end of Semester 2
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Class Test | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 30.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/04/2016
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