spa4009 spanish 9
SPANISH 9
SPA4009
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this advanced language subject students will examine contemporary representations of the impact of Spanish colonisation on the New World and the effect of the drug culture on Colombian society in two novels, one by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the other by Laura Restrepo.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA4008 or equivalent/coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SPA3ADA, SPA1A11, SPA2A11, SPA3A11
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Completion of this subject and SPA312 means students are eligible to undertake the LOTE Teaching Method through the Victorian institute of TEaching (VIT).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | SPANISH 11 Subject Reader | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Can express myself fluently without much searching for expressions. I can use language effectively for most social and professional purposes.
- Activities:
- Oral presentations, group discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Can follow complex interactions in group discussion and debate.
- Activities:
- Listening exercises and tutorial assignments Group discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Can quickly scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text. Can read with ease most forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works.
- Activities:
- Reading activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Can write in Spanish and show a good organizational structure, which enables the message to be followed without much effort. I can write with an understanding of the style and content appropriate to the task. I can produce text which is proof-read and laid out in accordance with relevant conventions. I can present and support arguments well.
- Activities:
- In-class compositions, translations into Spanish.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Demonstrate awareness of different cultural practices and historical context in Spain.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation; written work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.5 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One oral presentation (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Written work (3,200-word equivalent) | 80 | 04, 05 |