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SYLLABUS

Spanish 3, in-depth course , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Spanish - SPA SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   713G03

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - account for the contents of a Swedish text in a for the Spanish language adequate way; - analyse Spanish language usage and its development with use of linguistic terms; - analyse Spanish-language literature based on a critical scholarly approach; - write an independent scholarly work in the Spanish language, literature or cultural science or within didactics and defend the work at a seminar; - relate to theory and methodology in a scholarly acceptable way; - present a critical review of a scholarly work.

CONTENTS

The course is organised in the form of two modules and an essay: Linguistics 7.5 HE credits This module contains an introduction to linguistic theory and method, and in-depth studies in grammar and stylistics. It also includes studies of linguistic texts and exercises in translation, written language proficiency in connection with the thesis work and assessment of essays. Literature 7.5 HE credits This module contains an introduction to literary-critical theory and method and their application to Spanish-speaking literary texts from the 16th century to the present day. Studies of literary-critical works are included. Essay 15 HE credits The student carries out a smaller study in the linguistic, literary-critical, cultural-scientific or didactic field. The study is presented in the form of an essay.

TEACHING

The working methods are lectures, learning support seminars, literature studies, group work, tutoring and writing of an essay. The students are expected to participate actively both in discussions and in written and oral practical assignments in connection with the teaching.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through a written examination, oral and written presentation, a take-home examination, review of a paper, critical oral review and defence. The examination is an individual effort. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Passing grade in Spanish, basic course and completed Spanish, continuation course with at least 15 HE credits approved (or the equivalent), in which the language proficiency test should be included.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Spanish 3, in-depth course Spanska 3, fördjupningskurs   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IKK - Department of Culture and Communication             Registrar No: 127/07-41   Course Code: 713G03           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Spanish - SPA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level     SPA   HU   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2007-06-18