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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.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jose Luis Fernandez Castillo

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/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.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jose 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