Course - Literature in the Spanish Language - SPA1301
SPA1301 - Literature in the Spanish Language
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 7 days |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | F |
Course content
The course gives an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature from the 20th and 21st century. It gives a general view of the most important writers and representative texts in various genres from various literary eras. The course also gives a brief introduction to important methods of literary analysis.
Learning outcome
A candidate who has passed the course is expected to have obtained the following learning outcome in accordance with the description of the course in the course programme, defined as knowledge, skills and general qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate:
- is expected to have a basic knowledge about important Spanish speaking authors
- is expected to have detailed knowledge about a selection of Spanish speaking literary texts from various genres and eras
- is expected to have basic knowledge about theory, terminology and analytical tools within Spanish literary science
SKILLS
The candidate:
- is expected to be able to understand and interpret various types of Spanish texts
- is expected to be able to utilise his/her knowledge to reflect on and discuss important problems within Spanish literary science, both orally and in writing
- is expected to gain further knowledge within this academic field
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate:
- is expected to be able to perform analytical reasoning
- is expected to present and discuss problems, views and solutions, both orally and in writing
- is expected to be able to talk to people with different backgrounds on a general level
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. The course demands a high degree of student activity, both through preparations at home and oral participation in lectures and seminars.
Students will complete three mandatory assignments during the semester, of which at least one is an oral presentation.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 3 exercises
- 3 exercises
Further on evaluation
The examination must be answered in Spanish.
Recommended previous knowledge
All lectures are taught in Spanish. It is recommended that students have proficiency in Spanish equivalent to Spanish level II from Upper Secondary school.
Course materials
A selection of texts from various genres that are considered representative of literature written in Spanish. The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Spanish
Location: Trondheim
- Foreign Language
- Comparative Literature
- Spanish
- Language and Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-10-09Submission
2023-10-16
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"