Hispanic Cultural Studies (SPAN20001)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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The subject allows students to sharpen their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and research through an integrative learning experience that involves using the Spanish language to critically examine key cultural texts from the Hispanic world.

Cultural texts studied may include films, literature, art works, propaganda and/or archived ephemera, which act as catalysts for discussion, critical thinking and insight in relation to the Hispanic world. Texts examined chronicle issues and events of historical and political significance, while touching on shared cultural themes.

Through a close reading of Spanish-speaking cultural products of various kinds, students will develop an appreciation for the particular powers of each mode of representation. This subject also introduces students to basic research methods in Hispanic Cultural Studies, such as archival work, translation, interviewing, and the study of primary and secondary sources.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:




  • be able to interpret academic and everyday communication across a number of genres in the target language relative to the entry level;
  • understand the use of Spanish in real-life situations and be aware of the contributions of Spanish-Speakers to the economic, intellectual,cultural and social affairs of the Spanish and Latin American nations;
  • have acquired enough intellectual sophistication to appreciate historical, cultural and anthropological differences within the Spanish-speaking communities from Spain and Latin-America;
  • be learned in researching in the target language by learning to think critically in order to understand and self-reflect on the Spanish and Latin American popular and academic language and culture;
  • appreciate and respect diversity and background difference by critically evaluating Spanish-speaking cultures and including the viewpoint of the target culture.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have enhanced analytical skills;
  • have enhanced observational skills;
  • have enhanced communication skills;
  • have enhanced critical skills.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
SPAN10002 Spanish 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

or

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
SPAN10003 Spanish 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

or

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
SPAN10004 Spanish 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

or

Permission from subject coordinator required for Students commencing at Spanish Entry point 5 and above

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • 2 x 500 word in class quizzes due in Weeks 2 and 12 [25%]
  • 2 x 500 word group work online quizzes due in Weeks 2 and 12 [25%]
  • 1 x 500 word essay plan due in Week 10 [10%]
  • 1 x 1500 word research essay due in the examination period [40%]

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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorLara Anderson
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 5 x 2-hour screenings, 7 x 2-hour tutorials and 12 x 1-hour tutorials
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    laraba@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through:

  • completion of Spanish 2; or
  • equivalent.

Students who have previously studied SPAN20001 Hispanic Film: Civil Unrest on Screen are unable to enroll in this subject.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

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:

    TypeName
    MajorSpanish and Latin American Studies
    Specialisation (formal)Spanish and Latin American Studies
    Breadth TrackSpanish - Entry Point 1
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll

  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    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

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 14 March 2025