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| Unit name |
El Siglo de las Luces: Literature and Society in Spain 1700-1814 |
| Unit code |
HISP20083 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Kitts |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
Expanding on the introductory lectures from the first year, this unit explores a variety of genres from the period of the Enlightenment in Spain. Following some preliminary lectures, the unit will have a seminar format in which key ideas, debates, individuals and moments of the eighteenth century will be discussed through the analysis of a variety of texts.
Aims:
- To introduce students to a significant body of knowledge of a complexity appropriate to second year level. The content matter will normally include one or more of the following: literature; social, cultural or political history; linguistics; cultural studies; film, television or other media.
- To facilitate students engagement with a body of literature, including secondary literature, texts, including in non-print media, primary sources and ideas as a basis for their own analysis and development. Normally many or most of these sources will be in a language other than English and will enhance the development of their linguistic skills.
- To develop further skills of synthesis, analysis and independent research, building on the skills acquired in units at level C.
- Some options may prepare students for the experience of the Year Abroad.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Successful students will:
- be knowledgeable about a significant cultural, historical or linguistic subject related to the language they are studying;
- be skilled in the selection and synthesis of relevant material;
- be able to evaluate and analyse relevant material from a significant body of source materials, usually in a foreign language, at a high level;
- be able to respond to questions or problems by presenting their independent judgements in an appropriate style and at an high level of complexity;
- be able to transfer these skills to other working environments, including study at a foreign university and on work placements during the year abroad.
Teaching Information
1 x 2hr slot weekly.
Assessment Information
One summative essay of 1,800-2,000 words (one-third of mark) and one two-hour examination (two-thirds of mark).
Reading and References
Set texts:
- Cadalso, Jos�. Cartas marruecas; Noches l�gubres. Ed. Joaqu�n Arce. Madrid: C�tedra, 1978. ISBN: 8437601452.
- Fern�ndez de Morat�n, Leandro. El s� de las ni�as; La comedia nueva. Ed. John Dowling & Ren� Andioc. Madrid: Editorial Castalia, 1982. ISBN: 8470390570.
- Garc�a de la Huerta, Vicente. Raquel. Ed. Ren� Andioc. Madrid: Castalia, 1977. ISBN: 8470391038.
