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.

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

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: SPA4008 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

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 Think, write and speak critically about the cultural, social and historical content of Spanish and Latin American films.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.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meredith 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, 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/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4