SPANISH 8: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE HISPANIC WORLD

SPA4008

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students critically analyse and conduct investigation on key contemporary issues in Spanish and Latin American societies. Topics studied may include: gender studies, race relations, inequality, national identities, historical memory, neo-colonialism and LGBT+ issues.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Meredith Wrigley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: SPA4007 or subject coordinator's approval

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
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
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. Express themselves fluently and spontaneously in Spanish.
02. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
03. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
04. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.