2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SPPO2420 Introduction to Literature in Portuguese

20 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Paul Melo e Castro
Email: P.M.Castro@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of SPPO1080 AND SPPO1081 OR SPPO1083

Pre-requisites

SPPO1080	Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A
SPPO1081	Portuguese Language for Beginners 1B
SPPO1083	Intermediate Portuguese Language

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to offer students an introduction to creative writing in the form of prose fiction, drama and, where appropriate, poetry from Portugal, Brazil and Portuguese-speaking Africa. The texts date from the late nineteenth century to the present day. The module will develop students' critical and analytical skills, as well as requiring them to give oral presentations and to write critical essays on the works covered.

Objectives

This module aims to offer students an introduction to creative writing in the form of prose fiction, drama and, where appropriate, poetry from Portugal, Brazil and Portuguese-speaking Africa. The texts date from the late nineteenth century to the present day. The module will develop students' critical and analytical skills, as well as requiring them to give oral presentations and to write critical essays on the works covered.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to discuss coherently and knowledgeably some of the major literary texts written in Portuguese on three continents. The module will seek to focus on recurrent themes but it will also provide an insight into literary reflections of the society and history of Portugal, Brazil and Portuguese-speaking Africa. This module should also develop students' analytical and writing skills.

Skills outcomes
Skills developed:
- Close-reading and interpretation of literary texts from a variety of historical periods and geographic areas (which involve critical thinking, the ability to detect patterns and draw conclusions, being able to see issues from a variety of viewpoints, cultural awareness)
- Essay writing skills (which involve analysing complex information, logical thinking, constructing reasoned arguments, developing insights)
- Presentational skills in both written and spoken form.
- Planning, time management, organisational skills.

Syllabus

This module will consider a number of major literary texts from Portugal, Brazil and Portuguese-speaking Africa dating from the 1840s to the present day in poetry, prose and drama. The texts chosen have been selected not only because of their intrinsic significance but also in order to reflect the cultural diversity of the countries concerned.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	16	1.00	16.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			179.00
Total Contact hours			21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

14 hours reading
20 hours essay writing
10 hours literature review preparation
5 hours seminar preparation

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

1,500 literature review
3,000 word essay
Class contribution

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,000 words	40.00
Essay	3,000 words	40.00
Literature Review	1,500 words	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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 website

Last updated: 25/04/2012

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