Spanish, Introductory course in Literature and society

The course is offered as a freestanding course.

In this course, the relationship between fiction and central historical stages in society is studied. A selection of texts from different genres are analysed and discussed with a focus on narrative technique, genre and reading strategies, and societal and historical contexts.

On successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding
- describe literary realism in fiction during different periods and within research;

Competence and skills
- perform at level B1 - B2 in listening comprehension, text recognition, oral interaction and production as well as written language proficiency in Spanish according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
- on the basis of given questions, analyse the seminar texts with the help of basic literary terminology, methodology and literary knowledge;
- show an understanding of the texts of the course in their historical, cultural and literary contexts;

Judgement and approach
- present a critical, problematising approach to cultural and literary interpretations of texts.

Lectures, oral and written exercises, individually and in groups. Both digital and analogue tools are used.

The course may be given as an on-campus course or as an online course.

Language of instruction: Spanish and Swedish

The course is examined through group presentations, group discussions, active seminar participation and written assignments.

Students who have failed any part of the course are given the possibility of a new test. In connection with written assignments, supplementary assignments may be offered in order for the student to achieve a Pass grade. Such a supplementary assignment should be done within the stipulated time (normally five working days after the result has been posted). Otherwise a Fail grade will be reported.

A student who has passed a subtest may not do a new test for a higher grade. Nor do students have the right to withdraw a submitted test and in such a way avoid being graded.

If a student who has failed the same examined component twice, wants to change examiner before the next examination, they should submit a written request to the department responsible for the course. The request shall be granted unless there are special reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6, Section 22 of Higher Education Ordinance).

If the University of Gothenburg has decided that a student is eligible for special study support, the examiner may, provided it is compatible with the aim of the course and it can be done within the scope of available resources, decide to offer the student an adjusted examination or a different examination format.

If the course has been discontinued or substantially revised, a student should be guaranteed to sit the examination on at least three occasions (including the ordinary examination occasion) during a period of at least one year, but not later than two years after the course was discontinued or revised. As regards internships/placement the same as above applies, with the exception that examination is offered on only one occasion.

The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). For the final grade of Pass with distinction, this grade is required on at least half of the total number of course credits.

The students are given the opportunity to make a written evaluation of the course. The results of the evaluation are published digitally.

The course SP1124 cannot be included in Spanish as the main field of study in a degree together with the courses SP1114 or SP1103.

To follow a web-based course, students must have access to a computer, web camera and stable internet connection.

Equality aspects should be taken in consideration in content, literature, teaching and evaluation.