spa2wls windows on latin america and spain

WINDOWS ON LATIN AMERICA AND SPAIN

SPA2WLS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is an introduction to the historical, social and cultural realities of Latin America and Spain through a number of case studies. It focuses on such topics as Spanglish, dictatorships, gender and other relevant areas. Learning activities are designed to help students grow in their intercultural understanding and academic writing skills.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJose Luis Fernandez Castillo

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Undertake research about contemporary topics in the Latin American and Spanish world.
02. Formulate arguments orally on one's own and to contribute constructively to discussions about topical issues
03. Develop a critical reading of written and audio-visual texts and explore a number of major issues in contemporary Spain and Latin America
04. Work with a partner or as part of a team in order to present clear, detailed descriptions, concise summaries, and viewpoints on topical issues, interacting with thoughtfulness and spontaneity, and responding to the contributions of others
05. Write academic texts in an organized way about topics related to contemporary Spain and Latin America.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJose Luis Fernandez Castillo

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Tests during semester (1200 word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO3, SILO5
In-class oral presentation (800 word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO4
Reflections on ILAS seminars (1200 word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO3, SILO5