Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• LO1: Engage in close reading of literary and filmic texts.
• LO2: Situate texts in terms of style and genre affiliation.
• LO3: Interpret texts in the context of recent social and political issues in Latin America.
• LO4: Approach texts with reference to a selection of critical and theoretical models.
• LO5: Develop arguments in respect of texts and their social and historical contexts, with enhanced awareness of relevant critical and theoretical frameworks.

• Two lecture hours per week and one tutorial every week

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	24
Planned learning activities	25
Independent student activities	64
Total	137

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous assessment: participation in class, written assignments
• Other detail(s): none

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
• Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5% (5 marks) per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Repeat assignment to be completed as specified by lecturer.
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

**This 5-ECTS credit module may be used as part of the 15-ECTS credits in the study of literature (including drama, poetry, fiction, film studies etc.) required for accreditation by the Teaching Council of Ireland. All applications submitted for Teaching Council accreditation are, however, subject to the Teaching Council’s internal evaluation processes.

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