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spa4009 spanish 9 cinema of the hispanic world

SPANISH 9: CINEMA OF THE HISPANIC WORLD

SPA4009

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This course offers an introduction to the most defining aspects of Hispanic cinema, through the critical survey of a list of highly significant films from Spain and Latin America. Students will be able to analyse and understand the historical and social context of Hispanic cinema at the same time as they develop their communication and research skills in either Spanish or English. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to develop a more complex and enriching experience of film texts in general. Both auteur cinema and relevant film sub-genres will be represented in order to shed light on the interplay between the Hispanic cinema and the complexities and conflicts of the history and society of Spanish-speaking countries.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMeredith Wrigley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites SPA4008 or subject coordinator's approval

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Think, write and speak critically about the cultural, social and historical content of Spanish and Latin American films.
02. Think, write and speak critically about film techniques, including how cinematic language is used to convey messages.
03. Write a reflective journal tracking the development of your understanding of Spanish and Latin American films during the semester.
04. Research and analyse additional Spanish and Latin American films not discussed in class.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeredith Wrigley

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
In-class critical discussion of Spanish and Latin American films.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
6 film reviews in Spanish of 400 words each (10% each entry) Students will write 6 reviews for 6 different films of the syllabus during the semester. They will reflect on different aspects of the films which they consider relevant.N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Final Essay in Spanish (1600 words) Students will analyse a topic of Spanish or Latin American cinema and will include at least one film not discussed in class in their analysis.N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO4