2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Film Studies and Spanish
| Programme code: | BA-FS&SPAN | UCAS code: | WR64 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Martin Thomas | Contact address: | m.thomas@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 485
Entry requirements:
For entry requirements for this course please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Programme specification:
The programme will:
draw out latent research and student education synergies across the SMLC to provide a sector-leading, research-led programme focussed on the analysis of film and modern languages in their cultural and political context. The film provision will also complement the praxis-based programmes offered by colleagues in ICS. JH Modern Languages and Film Studies is not offered by any of our regional competitors, which will add to the distinctiveness of our provision.
General
- The distinctiveness, appeal and strength of University of Leeds joint honours programmes lie in the unusual combination of depth, breadth and flexibility which they offer, as well as in the exceptional range of degree combinations available.
- They permit students to study two disciplines, in depth and to degree level while acquiring a broader range of skills than is typically possible within a single honours degree.
- They are emphatically joint honours programmes, rather than integrated programmes: students can therefore make the links they choose from the wide choice of optional modules available within each discipline. Within certain parameters, they thus effectively make connections and devise pathways according to their own preferences, rather than being faced with a prescribed combination of modules chosen for them by others.
- The students must acquire the flexibility of mind and variety of learning techniques needed to switch between the two disciplines.
- A further element of distinctiveness is the flexibility of the programme structure, which allows joint honours students to change direction more easily, and more radically, than single honours students.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 1 students must study 120-125 credits. Students are required to take 40 credits in each of their two main subjects, a 20 credit cornerstone module and 20 credits of discovery modules. The discovery credits may take the form of either further modules in one or both main subjects or of one or more modules chosen from other subject areas.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MODL1050 | Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1700 | Introduction to Film Studies I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1800 | Introduction to Film Studies II | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPPO1010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study one of the following modules:
| SPPO1045 | The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1160 | Introduction to the Cultural Production of Spain and Spanish-America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
In addition, candidates may choose to take up to 20 credits of the following optional modules instead of a Discovery Module:
| MUSS1824 | Film Music: From Text to Interpretation | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPPO1045 | The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO1145 | Catalan Language and Culture I | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1160 | Introduction to the Cultural Production of Spain and Spanish-America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB. Students may not take the same module twice, even if it appears twice in the above lists of modules.
As part of your induction to academic work, and in order to provide you with additional support in key areas of your programme, students are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to undertake the following 5-credit Study Skills module. This module resides above the required 120 credits students take in Level 1 and as such it is not compulsory, but it draws together key guidance that augments provision elsewhere.
| MODL1500 | LCS Academic Essentials | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates will be required to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 2 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in each of their main subjects. Of the remaining credits, 20 credits should be taken in one of the named subjects; the final 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or in either of the named subjects.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MODL2230 | From Film Noir to Asia Extreme: Questioning Genre in World Cinemas | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO2010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| FOAR2000 | Research Placement | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2100 | Issues in Hispanic Cinema | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2430 | Modern Spanish-American Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2510 | Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2580 | Translation Theory and Practice in a Spanish<>English Context | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2595 | Catalan Language and Culture II | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2650 | The Spanish regional Melting Pot: the old same History? | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2680 | Modern Spain (1868-1975) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2690 | Spanish Literature and Theatre | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 |
- Students wishing to choose MODL2001 as one of their Spanish options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Spanish in level 2 including SPPO2010.
- FOAR2000 can only be counted as a Spanish module if the project undertaken relates to Spanish and you have sought prior approval of the Programme Manager.
- NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| ARTF2044 | Cinema and Culture | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM2850 | Cinematic Themes | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2360 | Chinese Cinema | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ITAL2200 | Italian Cinema: Genre and Social Change | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2020 | Adaptation and Interpretation: Film and Intermedial Storytelling | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
| MODL2030 | Introduction to German Cinema | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2110 | The Seventh Art: Cinema in France | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2115 | Film Programming and Exhibition: Curating for Cinemas and Festivals | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL2250 | Digital Communications Across Cultures | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 |
- NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in the two named subjects.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will spend the third year of the progamme in Spain or a Spanish-speaking country.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be enrolled on the following module:
| SPPO9001 | Spanish/Portuguese Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in each of their main subjects, plus at least 20-credits as a Final Year Project which can be taken in and count towards either subject. Any remaining credits can be taken in either of the named subjects or as discovery modules. A maximum of 20 credits of discovery modules may be taken in level 3. Finalists may only take level 1 modules which are listed as discovery skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MODL3230 | Cinema in the Digital Era | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO3010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules:
| MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3320 | Final Year Project: Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3035 | From Bolívar to Chávez: Revolutionary Icons in Contemporary Latin American Culture | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3050 | Things Can Only Get Better: The Role of the Arts and Cultural Institutions in Spain's Transition to Democracy (1962-1992) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO3062 | Spanish in an Economic and Business Context | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3071 | Contemporary Spain: Politics, Culture and Society After Franco | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3361 | The Regulation of Sexuality in Iberia and Latin America | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPPO3420 | Spanish-English Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3535 | Catalan Language and Culture III | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3590 | Is Spain white? Nation, Immigration and Performance in Spain | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPPO3690 | New Media in Latin America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3710 | Nationalism and National Identity in Spain, 1833 to the Present | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Spanish options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Spanish in the final year including SPPO3010.
- NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| ARAB3050 | Arab Drama on Stage and Screen | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| COMM3120 | Film Theory and Aesthetics | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
| EAST3350 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3040 | Hollywood and its Others | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3500 | Francophone Cinema - Postcolonial Images | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
| MODL3510 | Gender, Sex and Cinema in France | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in the two named subjects.
Last updated: 07/02/2019
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