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Hispanic Cultural Studies (SPAN20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
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Spanish is the first language of 23 countries which span two continents and the second language in the United States of America. Using this diversity as a starting point, this subject expands students' understanding of and appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures and communities through a selection of popular films, which are among the richest sources of cultural information. Using a historical framework, the movies are divided in themes steeped in cultural, historical and political significance. This subject allows students to sharpen their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and researching through an integrative learning experience that involves using the Spanish language to examine critically key cultural products and historical moments in the Hispanic World.
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: 19 March 2024