Realities and Fictions in Argentina (SPAN20025)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
About this subject
Overview
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This study abroad subject will be taught in two places in Argentina over three weeks from 19th November to 8th December 2018.
The dichotomy Civilisation vs Barbarism has been, since Sarmiento’s foundational essay entitled Facundo: Civilisation and Barbarism (1845), one of the guiding fictions of Argentine cultural history. Written at a time of cultural crisis, this founding binary would then rule the rest of Argentina’s history until today. This course will highlight these opposing sides, revisiting forgotten and forbidden stories, exploring ideas through immersion in real Argentina: a two-sided country, a place of contradictions. In the countryside, we will get to see the “barbaric” Argentina, the gaucho land, while learning about local legends, eating traditional food, and visiting places unknown to tourists. On the other side, in the “civilised” cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, we will learn about its vibrant cultural life, architecture, music, politics, astonishing stories of censorship during the dirty war and the struggles in democratic times.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have enriched their linguistic and cultural experience;
- have gained an understanding of different cultural forces shaping Argentine society;
- have examined the history and culture of Argentina through on-site experience and research;
- be able to understand the relationship between fact-based history in Argentina and its myths, legends and fictions;
- be able to identify the cultural differences between life in the country and life in the city in Argentina;
- be able to understand and research the cultures and histories of Argentina;
- be able to self-reflect on the social, political, historical and cultural realities and fictions shaping Argentine society.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- understand 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 Argentine culture, and by formulating arguments;
- have developed analytic skills in the close reading of argumentative strategies, concepts, and institutional bases of postcolonial and anti-globalization debates, and explanatory skills to deal with the complexity of the social and political issues raised by such debates;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussions and class presentations;
- be able to speak publicly with increasing confidence in self expression through tutorial participation and class presentations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to this subject can be met through:
- completion of Spanish 4; or
- equivalent.
A limited number of students will be selected for this subject (20) on the basis of academic merit, subject to meeting the prerequisites, or to demonstrating other appropriate qualifications for selection. The subject coordinator will advise you in writing of the outcome of your application in the 2nd or 3rd week of Semester one.
The application process and other details are available from the subject coordinator. Itinerary and travel arrangements available from the School of Languages and Linguistics. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.
For further information, please visit: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10442
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| SPAN30020 | Realities and Fictions in Argentina | Not available in 2019 |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN10004 | Spanish 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN20003 | Spanish 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN20003 | Spanish 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Participation in online discussion board (equivalent to 1500 words) due at the end of semester [35%]
- A research essay of 2500 words which include the use of secondary sources(MLA style, including a minimum of two academic references) due 2 weeks after the intensive [65%]
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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note this subject is taught in Argentina over three weeks in the Summer Term. For further information, please visit: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10442
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Off-campus study
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) Spanish and Latin American Studies - 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.
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022