Latin American Culture and Society
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Current programmes of study
- Bachelor Programme in Spanish Language Studies and Latin-American studies
- Bachelor programme in Language and intercultural communication
- Integrert lektorutdanning med master i nordisk
- One-year programme in Spanish Language Studies and Latin-American Studies
- Teacher education and training taken as an integrated part of the programme of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Haust. |
| Subject overlap | SLAN613 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
Spanish.
Pre-requirements
No formal requirements, but all teaching is in Spanish and requires a knowledge of Spanish corresponding to 30 credits at 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies.
Learning Outcomes
The students will gain knowledge about some central subjects and problems in the Spanish speaking societies and cultures in Latin America. They will analyze academic material and draw their own conclusions. In addition, they will develop their ability to comprehend and use modern Spanish orally and in writing.
Contact Information
studieveileder@if.uib.no
Language of Instruction
Spanish.
Course Unit Level
Bachelor
Access to the Course Unit
The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen.
Aim and Content
The course gives insight into three to four different areas of culture and society in the Spanish speaking countries in Latin America. Which areas will be examined will be decided by the course teacher and will change from year to year.
Learning Outcomes
The students will gain knowledge about some central subjects and problems in the Spanish speaking societies and cultures in Latin America. They will analyze academic material and draw their own conclusions. In addition, they will develop their ability to comprehend and use modern Spanish orally and in writing.
Pre-requirements
No formal requirements, but all teaching is in Spanish and requires a knowledge of Spanish corresponding to 30 credits at 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies.
Recommended previous knowledge
The teaching in SPLA104 requires a knowledge of Spanish corresponding to 30 credits at 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies.
Subject Overlap
Teaching Methods
Instruction is based on lectures, group teaching and conversation, and therefore assumes that the students actively participate in the offered teaching. Lectures will be given two hours per week for 12 weeks, and group seminars two hours per week for 12 weeks, usually organized in one bulk.
Compulsory Requirements
Students must show up for compulsory supervision in connection with the writing of the semester assignment.
Assessment methods
The assessment method is a semester assignment of approximately 2500 words written in Spanish. The students can choose the subject for their assignment from a list prepared by the course teacher. The grade is based on both content and language.
Grading Scale
The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.
Reading List
The curriculum (about 600 pages) can be compiled from outlining works, articles and other academic material, and will vary according to the focus of the course.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
The teaching will be evaluated in line with the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Contact Information
studieveileder@if.uib.no