Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr Rodrigo Acuna
Contact via rodrigo.acuna@mq.edu.au
W6A238
Monday and Tuesday 11-12pm
Jane Hanley
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
SPN302
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers an overview of Hispanoamerican literature through the study of a selection of key texts. Students will analyse literary works from the most distinguished Latin American writers to help them appreciate and discuss key developments in Latin American social and historical issues since colonisation. As this unit is taught entirely in Spanish, it requires a solid knowledge of the language for students to understand complex texts and be able to discuss them in written and spoken language.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Indicative exemplars and marking rubrics are provided in iLearn.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Written tasks | 30% | No | As specified in weekly guide |
Quizzes | 15% | No | Weekly |
In-class test | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Participation | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Oral Presentation | 15% | No | Depending on chosen writer |
Due: As specified in weekly guide
Weighting: 30%
Write comments reflecting on the relevant reading in response to a series of questions.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
Short-answer quizzes to consolidate knowledge of key information in readings. They are due the day before the relevant week starts.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Analyse key themes from unit in final written test.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Regular participation in class/online discussions about the weekly topics and questions about other student´s oral presentations.
Due: Depending on chosen writer
Weighting: 15%
Students will give a brief presentation about one of the writers of their choice covered by the program.
Day
iLearn, Echo recordings, Blogs
Raquel Chang-Rodriguez, Malva E. Filer (2017): Voces de Hispanoamérica: Antología literaria, 5th ed, Heinle.
ISBN-10: 1-305-58448-1 / ISBN-13: 978-1-305-58448-8
Check links in iLearn
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The course content and assessment tasks have been adapted according to the new edition of the book.
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Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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