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SPA2501 - Culture and history in the Spanish-speaking countries in the 20th and 21st centuries

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Term paper and oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 1/3 20 minutes E
Term paper 2/3

Course content

The course explores history and society in the Spanish-speaking world. A specific theme will be chosen for each semester.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate:

  • has advanced knowledge about a specific topic within the area of Spanish-speaking culture, history and society.
  • has knowledge of the subject area's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society

SKILLS

The candidate:

  • can communicate the acquired knowledge in Spanish, both in written assignments, in conversations and oral presentations
  • can make use of expert knowledge in future jobs and further studies
  • has obtained enough knowledge in the chosen topic to communicate with specialists in this academic field
  • can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field and stay informed

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate:

  • is expected to have gained insight into source criticism
  • is expected to be able to present an analytical reasoning
  • is expected to be able to present and discuss problems, views and solutions, both orally and in writing
  • is expected to be able to participate in a dialog on a general level with people from different academic backgrounds

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.

Approved obligatory assignment is only valid in the semester in which the approval is given.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 written assignments
  • 1 oral assignment
  • 75% attendance in all teaching activities

Further on evaluation

Assessment:

- Term paper, 2500-3000 words

- Oral examination, approximately 20 minutes

Each of the exams are graded separately. The term paper counts as 2/3 and the oral examination counts as 1/3 of the final grade.

Only the final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. Both the term paper and the oral examination must receive the grade E or better in order for the student to receive a passing grade. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam.

The exam must be answered in Spanish.

It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in SPA2501 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SPA2401 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Spanish

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Spanish
  • Language and Literature
  • Language Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Term paper and oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Term paper 2/3

Release
2023-12-07

Submission
2023-12-08


09:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Oral examination 1/3 E
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Term paper 2/3

Release
2024-03-05

Submission
2024-03-06


09:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral examination 1/3 E
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.
Examination

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