SPAN 2113 - Contemporary Spain
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SPAN 2113 Course Contemporary Spain Coordinating Unit European Languages, and Linguistics Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites SPAN 1004 Assessment Quizzes/Comprehension tests/Oral Presentation/Abstract for Mini Conference/Essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Paula Plastic
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate an understanding of cultural artifacts produced in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. 2 Locate and analyse primary and secondary sources related to the study of Spain, Spanish, and Spanish-speaking communities. 3 Analyse cultural artifacts and texts produced in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries taking into account different interpretative methods that can be used to deepen understanding of them. 4 Demonstrate an ability to collect and organise information, and communicate arguments and ideas in clear Spanish, both written and spoken, to an academic audience. 5 Design and deliver an engaging presentation and learning task in the target language. 6 Develop an intercultural and global commitment to the rigorous application of scholarly principles in the exploration of questions and problems in relation to Spain, Spanish, and the wider Hispanic World. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3, 6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3, 4, 6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
N/A Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All readings will be provided via MyUni. Students are required to print, read, and annotate them prior to class.Recommended Resources
You will be typing in Spanish when completing tasks. In order to spell words correctly, work more efficiently, and avoid penalties, make sure you add the Spanish keyboard to your devices. Here are some resources that may help you:
Online Learning
A series of supplementary recommended readings/viewings will be provided via MyUni for students' support and research. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
In this course, you will be asked to:
- Attend 1 x 2-hour seminar/week
- Attend 1 x 1-hour tutorial/week
- Complete homework assignments
- Complete 10 x quizzes
- Complete 1 x group presentation
- Complete a film/book review
- Come to class prepared, this is, having read and annotated the assigned weekly readings in order to contribute to the discussions and complete tasks.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS
1 x 2-hour seminar per week .................................... 24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial per week ..................................... 12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week ......................................... 72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week ....................................... 24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week ............... 24 hours per semester
TOTAL = 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introducción a SPAN 2113
Tema 1: España 101Week 2 Tema 2: El día a día en España Week 3 Tema 3: La Guerra Civil Week 4 Tema 4: Las lenguas co-oficiales y los nacionalismos Week 5 Tema 5: España en el mundo Week 6 Midterm Exam Week 7 Tema 6: Cine made in Spain Week 8 Tema 7: Los medios de comunicación e información en España
Cultural Review (Draft)Week 9 Tema 8: La arquitectura española Week 10 Tema 9: La pintura española Week 11 Tema 10: La música española
Cultural Review (Final version)Week 12 Oral presentation(s) Specific Course Requirements
Seminars and tutorials will be conducted in Spanish. Students are expected to actively participate in the target language. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Preparation, Attendance, and Active Participation Formative 10% Homework Formative 10% Quizzes Summative 20% Midterm Exam Summative 25% Cultural Review (Draft + Final version) Formative and Summative 15% Oral presentation Summative 20%
Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attend and participate actively in all sessions, both seminars and tutorials. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance to tutorials in order to succeed in this course.Assessment Detail
Participation: Students are expected to actively participate in all activities, showing their reading and research.
Homework: Students will be required to complete homework tasks on a weekly basis.
Mid-term Exam: The mid-term exam will cover the content studied in Weeks 1-6.
Oral Presentation: The oral presentation will include a pedagogical component. Students are expected to present on their chosen topic, design an activity for the audience, and answer questions at the end both from the audience and the instructor.
Cultural Review: The purpose of this task is to assess students' research and writing skills while granting them the opportunity to develop an interest in Hispanic culture. Students will complete a draft in Week 8 and a final version by Week 11.Submission
Deadlines
Deadlines are not optional and they are the same for every student taking this course to make your learning experience as fair as possible. You are only allowed to submit one piece of homework or assignment late per semester. Any subsequent late submission will not count towards your grade for Homework/Quizzes.
Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate, or extenuating circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the contact listed on the form and submitted at least 5 days before the assessment due date.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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