SPA116 Literature and Culture 1

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Spanish, One-year Programme

Teaching language

Spanish

Recommended prerequisites

The teaching on the course requires prior knowledge of Spanish equivalent to level 2 from upper secondary school, alternative B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The teaching takes place mainly in Spanish. It is advisable not to follow the course without prior knowledge, as this will be very laborious.

Course contents

The course gives an introduction to central aspects of Spanish culture, literature and history through work with different types of texts and cultural expressions. Literature and Culture I focuses on texts from the 20th and 21st century related to Spain and Western Sahara.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: After completing the course, students should have knowledge of

• selected Spanish-language literary texts and cultural expressions

• selected historical, political and cultural themes related to Spain and the Spanish-speaking world

• recent Spanish history

• Spanish colonial history with emphasis on Western Sahara

 

Skills: After completing the course, students should be able to

• read texts in different genres in Spanish

• put texts into a political and historical context

• work independently on analysing literary texts

• reflect independently on the various academic topics included in the course

• master different communication situations both in writing and orally

• communicate with understandable pronunciation and intonation in Spanish

• use a varied vocabulary adapted to different communication situations

• master basic language structures in Spanish

 

General competence: After completing the course, the students should be able to

• Present and talk about the topics included in the course in an understandable and structured way, both in writing and orally

• orient themselves in academic literature related to the course, be able to critically evaluate sources, and use citations in their own texts.

Examination requirements

Portfolio with mandatory tasks. Further details will be given when the semester starts.
The mandatory attendance requirements must be met (70%).

Students in the teacher education: Professional supervised training must be completed and approved.
All other students: A project work must be completed and approved.

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, workshops and group work. Student-active forms of work and the use of digital resources for increased learning. For students in teacher education for grades 8-13, practice is included. The students' active participation in practical exercises is necessary to develop good language skills, therefore participation in parts of the course is mandatory. The scope of work is estimated at 270 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam in Spanish. Graded grade.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
SPA105 – Language, Culture and Society	10