Module Overview

Spanish Literary and Critical Studies

The module introduces students to a wide range of literary theories from the 1930’s to the present. It includes theoretical debates relevant to the study of contemporary literature.

Building on a broad appreciation and knowledge of literature, culture and film in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries, learners will choose an area of specialisation that is innovative, independent and critical in nature.

The first part of the course will focus on critical readings while the second part will apply this theory of criticism to specific texts.

The aims of this module are to:

  • Provide students with the theoretical and critical knowledge necessary to engage in independent research.
  • Analyse literary creativity from a variety of critical perspectives and to apply these concepts to a number of texts representative of key theoretical debates.

Afford learners the opportunity to apply their critical skills to a short individual research project in Spanish.

Module Code

SPAN 4001

ECTS Credits

10

*Curricular information is subject to change

•    New trends in literature 
•    Post-colonialism, Post-Structuralism and other trends in literary criticism.
•    Women studies.
•    Postmodernism. 
•    Cultural theory

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The class will be delivered through a mixture of lectures and seminars / tutorials. Adequate lecture and seminar / tutorial preparation should involve approximately 2 hours of private study per one hour of class.

E-learning

A range of class materials and additional support materials will be available through Brightspace.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination50
Other Assessment(s)50