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 | SPAIN IS NOT SPAIN: NATIONALISMS & IDENTITIES IN SPANISH LITERATURE | ||
Code | HISP216 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor D Cullell Teixidor Languages, Cultures and Film Diana.Cullell@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second 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 |
11 |
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22 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 128 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 0 | 70 | ||||
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 0 | 30 |
Aims |
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The principal aim of this module is to provide students with a detailed introduction to the nationalism(s) of Spain. Special emphasis will be placed on the emergence of historical nationalisms in Galicia, the Basque country and Catalonia in the late 19th century as well as their re-emergence after Francisco Franco's dictatorship. The module will enable students to acquire a broad understanding of the different nationalist identities in Spain looking at different literary texts (fiction, poetry and short stories, in Spanish). The module will also enable students to acquire wide-ranging skills in literary analysis. The module will enable students to gain a solid understanding of key social, political and cultural concerns in Spain. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to explain and illustrate the key issues that are driving contemporary debates in Spain regarding nationalisms and they will also have acquired a clear understanding of the historical, cultural, institutional and constitutional framework in which Spanish state nationalism is pitted against competing nationalisms. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to critically interpret and contextualise a wide range of contemporary texts. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to apply theoretical approaches or critical secondary literature to the analysis of primary texts. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – argumentation |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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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. Lecture: Seminar: Students are reminded that presentation of their own views and ideas on course content, both spoken and written, is a key component of the module and the degree in general. Reading essential texts in advance of seminars and lectures, researching study questions and seminar exercises thoroughly and participating in gro up discussions actively are course requirements. Undertaking these activities regularly will help students acquire a solid grounding in the subject as well as developing their presentation, research and study skills. |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered during the module may include: Introduction to nationalism(s) and nation building processes; Galician nationalism; Spanish nationalism; Basque nationalism in literary texts; Catalan nationalism in literary texts. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |