20th Century Latin American Women's Writing (Ordinary) (U03370)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U03370

This course aims to give the student knowledge of a representative sample of twentieth-century women's writing from Latin America, based mainly around the novel but also incorporating some poetry and short stories. In limiting the course material by gender, the focus will be on giving the student insight into, and understanding of, key cultural and theoretical issues regarding the woman writer, such as ghettoisation and l'ecriture feminine.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Ordinary students only.

? Costs : Primary course texts, approx. 40 pounds

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
11/01/2007	14:00	16:00	Room 3.3, 22 Buccleuch Place	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of these courses students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/ issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints

Assessment Information

One three-hour examination.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	April	1	20th Century Latin American Women's Writing	3 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	20th Century Latin American Women's Writing	3 hour(s)