Studies in Latin American Literature with Bachelor's Paper
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Subject overlap | SPLA202, SLAN641 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Pre-requirements
No formal requirements, but all teaching is in Spanish and is based on a knowledge of Spanish corresponding to the courses at the 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies.
Learning Outcomes
The course will facilitate specialization in a subject from Latin American literature, for example a period, a genre, a subject, a national literature or similar. The subject can be chosen from a selection of texts from 1492 to present time.
The students will have broad general knowledge of the field and more specialized knowledge of a limited area. They will be able to work independently on problems based on academic knowledge. The students will be able to continue developing their own competence and specialization independently.
Contact Information
studieveileder@if.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
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
SPLA202 is an advanced course in Latin American literature of 15 credits. The topic of the course will change from semester to semester.
Learning Outcomes
The course will facilitate specialization in a subject from Latin American literature, for example a period, a genre, a subject, a national literature or similar. The subject can be chosen from a selection of texts from 1492 to present time.
The students will have broad general knowledge of the field and more specialized knowledge of a limited area. They will be able to work independently on problems based on academic knowledge. The students will be able to continue developing their own competence and specialization independently.
Pre-requirements
No formal requirements, but all teaching is in Spanish and is based on a knowledge of Spanish corresponding to the courses at the 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies.
Recommended previous knowledge
SPLA252 requires a knowledge of Spanish corresponding to the courses at the 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies. The teaching builds on SPLA102.
Subject Overlap
Teaching Methods
Instruction is organized as seminars, and stretches over 12 weeks, with 4 hours of teaching per week. The schedule is the same as SPLA202. In addition, individual guidance and help with revisions (supervision) related to the assignment will be given.
Compulsory Requirements
The students will receive guidance and help with revisions (supervision) of the assignment mentioned under Assessment methods during the semester, according to set deadlines. The deadlines are final and the students are obligated to remain aware of these. It is also compulsory for the students to show up for appointments. The student and supervisor will agree on two appointments for guidance and help with revisions. Guidance and help with revisions is not given by e-mail or phone.
Assessment methods
A supervised assignment and oral exam. The assignment will be of about 12 standard pages (double spacing and size 12 Times New Roman or similar font) as well as bibliography, written in Spanish. The oral exam is a conversation in Spanish about the curriculum, where the assignment also can be drawn in.
Two students can choose to write one assignment together, and the assignment will in that case be 15 (double spacing and size 12 Times New Roman or similar font) as well as bibliography, written in Spanish. One joint grade will be given on the assignment.
The supervised assignment and the oral part of the exam both count for 50%. Failure to pass one of these parts will constitute a fail in SPLA252. Both parts of the exam must be passed in the same semester.
The assessment method supervised assignment with an oral exam, completes the demand of the independent work which constitutes a Bachelor`s Degree. Those who choose two of the Spanish courses at 200-level, can maximally choose one of the assignment courses with 250-code in the same semester.
Grading Scale
The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.
Reading List
The curriculum (about 800 pages) will contain selected literary works, and also linguistic and historical texts related to these.
As a main rule the students should follow the curriculum of the current semester. In special cases permission can be given to use curriculum from previous semesters. The student must apply at the beginning of the semester and explain the reasons for the application. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages.
The selected curriculum will contain a close to equal distribution of female and male authors.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
The teaching will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Contact Information
studieveileder@if.uib.no