Latin American Literature: Approaches and Methodology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- SPLA312
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Spanish
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student
- will be familiar with central problems in literary theory relevant to the study of modern Latin-American literature.
- will be capable of analysing literary texts using modern theory and methodology.
- will have achieved a critical and reflective perspective on literary theory and methodology.
- will be capable of presenting and discussing various problems related to literary theory in Spanish.
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
During the time in which the course is taught, students are to hand in two written assignments (each 400 words) in small groups and do one oral presentation related to the material on the reading list. Topics are to be selected following discussion with the course instructor, and the objective is for students to gain practice both in presenting and in applying selected theories on literary texts.
This coursework must be approved by the course instructor in order for students to be eligible to take the exam. Coursework is valid for one semester following the semester of instruction.
Forms of Assessment
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Autumn.
The exam will also be held early in the spring semester for students with a valid approval of completed mandatory coursework.
Reading List
The reading list is made up of ca. 350-400 pages of literary theory and a small selection of literary texts, in order to exemplify practical application of theory and methodology.
As a rule, students are to adhere to the course reading list given the semester the course is taken. However, alternative reading lists may be approved following an application to the course instructor(s) which argues for the alternative reading list. In semesters where no teaching is given, the reading list from the previous semester is to be used.