Modern Languages and Cultures

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN CINEMAS: AN INTRODUCTION
Code HISP229
Coordinator Dr NR Thornton
Languages, Cultures and Film
N.Thornton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Co-requisite modules:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

12

      27

51
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 99
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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opportunity
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
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% of
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opportunity
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There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.    40       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.    60       

Aims

To introduce students to the cinematic dimension of Spanish and Latin American cultures;

To create an awareness of the economic forces which frame the film industry in Spain and Latin America in specific areas of contemporary political and cultural life;

To develop students' skills in close textual analysis of a range of film texts;  

To explore the relationship between film, society and politics across various national contexts within Spain and Latin America;

To use film festivals as a mode of analysis, to better understand Spanish and Latin American film.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a knowledge of the cinematic practices and cultures of Spain and Latin America.

(LO2) Show an understanding of the ways in which Spanish and Latin American film are shaped by wider economic and cultural forces.

(LO3) Show an ability to apply close readings to film texts

(LO4) Display an understanding of the relationship between film, society and politics across various national contexts with Spain and Latin America.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness


Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Workshops with screenings:
These are interactive and will normally include an introduction to a film by the tutor, a screening of that film during which students take notes followed by a discussion of the film led by the tutor and with participation by all students.

Seminar:
Seminars will take place once a week, and students will be expected to prepare work in advance and participate fully in the seminar activities.


Syllabus

 

Topics covered during the module may include:

National and transnational cinemas;

Childhood on film;

Genre;

Memory and social issues;

Identity and film;

Film Festivals.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.