97507 Human Rights in Hispanophone Societies
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 97506 Spanish Language and Culture 6 OR 97508 US Latin American Relations
Description
This subject provides students who have a firm command of the Spanish language, with more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. It corresponds to Level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students examine and engage with a broad range of popular cultural texts in order to express their ideas and arguments in Castilian and Latin American Spanish with regard to issue of human rights in hispanophone societies. Students develop intercultural understanding and engagement by recognising, exploring, interpreting and moving between the languages and practices of two or more cultures.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | Comprehend, reflect upon and analyse complex texts in spoken (oral) and written (language). |
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| b. | Produce complex texts in spoken (oral) and written (language). |
| c. | Demonstrate critical cultural awareness of Spanish speaking people and societies. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):
- Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. (INT.3.1)
- Communicate effectively and appropriately in an additional language for everyday and professional purposes. (INT.3.2)
- Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings. (INT.5.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
Human Rights in Hispanophone Societies blends practice-based and research-inspired learning experience. Oral and written popular texts are analysed through a communicative and reflective approach, able to stimulate progressive and continuous learning, as well as reflection on the use of language in context. The analysis is supported by a series of supplementary authentic intermedial materials (songs, films and documentaries) and scaffolded through the use of real-life scenarios and situations, such as debates. The subject is structured so as to favour the interaction of in-class and independent learning environments as well as the construction of a nuanced and personalised learning experience.
In addition the in-class work, students are asked to submit research-based written texts which strengthen their independent learning skills and facilitate a customised learning experience. The approximate time commitment expected from students is 12 hours per week, including class time.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Essay
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| Weight: | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 2000 words | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Oral Presentation
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| Length: | 15 minutes plus 5 minutes discussion with class | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Written and Oral Response Tasks
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| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | Varied. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Attendance at tutorials is essential in this subject. Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor. A roll will be taken at each class. If you are late to class and not present when the roll is taken, it is your responsibility to tell your tutor at the end of that class so that your attendance can be recorded. Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late, you will be noted as absent. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes. Students who fail to do so will be refused their final assessment (see Rule 3.8). In order to pass this subject, students must earn an overall total of 50 marks or more.
Required texts
A full range of texts, audio and video media are used in this subject. Further details are available in the subject outline distributed in class during the first week of teaching.
Other resources
Baralo, M., Gilbert, B., & Moreno, B. (1994). Preparación para el Diploma Superior. EDELSA.
Biz, A. (1996). El españot coloquial: situación y uso. Ed. Arco Sl.
Borrego, J., Ascencio, J., & Prieto, E. (1995). El subjuntivo valores y usos. SGEL.
Gonzâlez, A. (1998). Curso de Puesta a P'unto en españot. Edelsa.
Gómez, S. (1998). Punto en Cuestión. lNC. NTC.
Kendris, C. (1990). 501 Spanish verbs. Barron's Educational Series.
Hernández, G. (1990). Análisis gramatical. SGEL.
Marcos de la Rosa, M. (1997). Punto final. Edelsa.
Millares, S. (1996). Método de Español para Extranjeros (Nivel Superior) Edinumen.
Siles-Artés, J., & Sánchez, M.(1996). Lectura, conversación y redacción. SGEL.
Talernero, C. (1997). 'Pocas Palabras No Bastan'. Ediciones Universidad de Navarra.
Turk, P., & Zollo, M. (1996). Acción gramátical. Hodder & Stroughton.
Zazalejos, A. (1999). ¿SER o ESTAR? Edinumen.
DICTIONARIES
Spanish Dictionary. (1994). Harpers Collins Publishers.
Diccionario Práctico Español Moderno. (1992). Larousse Planeta.
New Modern Sopena English-Spanish Dictionary. (1990). Editorial Sopena.
SBS Radio and Television
SBS television shows movies and documentaries from all over the world. Check the TV guide for information on Spanish programs.
SBS Radio (FM 97.7) broadcasts a daily Spanish program from 1pm. to 2 pm.
TV News SBS regularly presents two programs 'Telediario' the Spanish news, in the morning at 10.15 from Monday to Saturday. 'Esta Semana' is shown only on Sunday at 9.30. Internet
Nearly all Spanish newspapers and magazines from Spain and Latin America are available through the Internet. For an updated list of Spanish publications, see:
http://www.thepaperboycom./spain.html
http://www.thepaperboycom./argentina.html
Spanish Newspapers
El País Digital
http://www.elpais.es Semanario del Mundo http://www.el-mundo.es/larevista/
La Vanguardia
http://www2.vanguardia.es
Latin American Newspapers
Clarín (Argentina)
http://www.clarin.com.ar
El Mercurio (Chile)
http://www.emol.com
El Nacional (México)
http://www.el-nacional.com.mx
El Comercio ( Perú)
http://www.elcomercioperu.com.pe
El Observador (Uruguay)
http://observador.com.uy
Nueva Prensa Cubana (Cuba)
http://www.cubapress.com
UTS Library
The UTS library holds a variety of Spanish Language and Culture related resources available for loan or in Closed Reserve. If you wish to access library resources from outside UTS, you should read the information available at:
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/services/off_campus
You will need a username and password to access library resources like databases etc from outside UTS. This will be the username and password of your UTS Email account (not your Canvas account, which uses your student number). If you haven't yet activated your UTS Email account, please go to
If you have trouble activating your UTS email account, please visit one of the IT Support Centre counters at UTS, ring the ITD helpdesk on 9514 2222, or email them at itsc@uts.edu.au Instructions on how to set up your computer to access the library's resources can be found at:
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/services/off_campus/access
The library web site also offers some online tutorials to help you to develop your Information skills. A tutorial about finding information on the web is available at:
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/information/tutorial_index
A tutorial about using Catalyst for research and investigative assignments is at:
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/catalyst/
Details of library locations and hours are available on the Library's home page
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Student support and other information
Developing your learning skills
The BELL (Becoming an Effective Lifelong Learner) website provides information, self-testing and links to help you to develop your learning and teamwork skills.
http://www.bell.uts.edu.au/bells/
Assignment writing, oral presentation, Academic English
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http://ssu.uts.edu.au/helps/index.html
Computer logins, passwords and computer labs
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