Advanced Studies in Latin American Varieties of Spanish Grammar with Bachelor's Thesis
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- SPLA257
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Spanish
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
The candidate
- has solid knowledge of a specific topic related to Latin American language varieties of Spanish phonetics and grammar
Skills:
The candidate
- can use phonetical and grammatical terminology and academic reflection in the analysis of practical and theoretical issues in Latin American language and grammar
- has further developed their language competence, especially with regard to discussing linguistic and grammatical topics
General Competence:
The candidate
has the ability to continue with a Master's program in Spanish language and Latin American studies (after also having completed other required or elective courses).
Full-time/Part-time
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Students must attend at least 70% of the classes in order to be allowed to take the final course assessment.
The supervised Bachelor's thesis described under "Forms of Assessment" must be turned in for supervision during the semester within set deadlines. The deadlines are final, and the students are responsible for keeping themselves informed of these deadlines. There will be two tutoring sessions by agreement between the course instructor and student. It is mandatory for students to attend tutoring sessions at the agreed times. Supervision via email or phone is not normally given.
The mandatory course assignments are valid for one semester after the semester the course was taken.
Forms of Assessment
In the course, the following forms of assessment will be used:
Course assessment includes a supervised Bachelor's thesis and an oral exam. The length of the Bachelor's thesis should be about 3500 words (without bibliography), written in Spanish. The oral exam is a conversation in Spanish about the course required readings, where the Bachelor's thesis may also be brought up.
The Bachelor's thesis is worth 60% of the final grade and the oral exam is worth 40%. The student must pass both parts in order to pass the course. Both parts of the exam must be passed the same semester.
When retaking the exam in the semester without instruction, students must submit the revised thesis without further supervision.
The Bachelor's thesis and oral exam fulfill the requirements for independent work that is a necessary part of a Bachelor's degree. A maximum of one course with the SPLA250 course code can be taken during the same semester.