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Gender in Hispanic Cultures (SPAN30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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Issues related to gender and sexuality are key to understand social and cultural practices in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. In this subject such issues are explored in relation to their representation in cultural texts – including fiction literature, film and TV. Major themes to be explored include gender violence, gay marriage legislation, gender reassignment legislation, post-colonial feminisms, new masculinities, and sexism in language.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- understand the significance of gender relations in contemporary Spanish-language societies;
- understand indigenous, local and regional notions of gender and sexuality in Latin America and Spain;
- be able to critically analyse contemporary representations of gender and sexuality in literature, film and TV;
- recognise and identify instances of sexism in the Spanish language;
- continue to expand Spanish-language reading and writing skills.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness / openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of Spanish culture, and by formulating arguments;
- be able to communicate intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussions and class presentations;
- have developed public speaking and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SPAN10004 | Spanish 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SPAN20003 | Spanish 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SPAN10008 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SPAN20019 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 4 x 500-word written assignments (in Spanish) due in weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9 [50%]
- 2000-word essay (in Spanish) due at the end of the semester [50%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through:
- completion of Spanish 4; or
- Spanish 6; or
- equivalent.
Recommended background knowledge:
- general knowledge of the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries;
- general knowledge of basic notions of gender and sexuality.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Spanish and Latin American Studies Major Graduate Diploma in Arts - Spanish and Latin American Studies Major Gender Studies Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Informal specialisation Spanish and Latin American Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Gender Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 27 April 2024