Hispanic Cultural Studies 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

3 contact hours/week, 5.5 additional hours/week. Total of 102 hours.

Spanish 2 or Spanish Beginners Language & Culture B or equivalent.

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Spanish is the first language of 23 countries which span two continents and the second language in the United States of America. Using this diversity as a starting point, this subject expands students' understanding of and appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures and communities through a selection of popular films, which are among the richest sources of cultural information. Using a historical framework, the movies are divided in themes steeped in cultural, historical and political significance. This subject allows students to sharpen their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and researching through an integrative learning experience that involves using the Spanish language to examine critically key cultural products and historical moments in the Hispanic World.

• Be familiar with the different cultures that form part of the Hispanic World.
• understand how cultural production interacts with society.
• be familiar with issues of concern to the contemporary Hispanic world, such as linguistic and cultural diversity, immigration, ethnicity and gender.

A mid-semester in-class written test of 1,000 words 25% (1 hour). and a 1,000 word written test in the final week of semester 25%. a 1,500 word essay due in the examination period 40%. tutorial participation 10%.

This subject has the following hurdle requirements:

• Regular participation in tutorials is required with a minimum of 75% attendance.
• All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

MAS ALLA' DE LA PANTALLA

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.