LaTrobe-Contemporary Hispanic Literature

This subject is not offered in 2009.

60% or higher in 922011 Spanish Language & Culture 2B or 922215 Post-Intermediate Spanish A or 922012 Latin America Today or 922015 Study Abroad Spain or K922016 Post-Intermediate Spanish B or 922020 Contemporary Hispanic Literature or approval of the subject coordinator.

The emphasis in this subject is on major authors in contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature. Students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of narrative techniques and themes prevalent in the key narrative works under consideration, and will also analyse contemporary texts. All of the texts will be studied within their socio-historical and cultural context.

Two 1500 to 2000-word essays 80% and a 15 to 20-minute oral 20%. For 4th-year students greater achievement and application of research skills and a longer presentation will be required.

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• enhanced analytical skills;

• enhanced observational skills;

• enhanced communication skills.

• enhanced critical skills.

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details.