922-020 LaTrobe-Contemporary Hispanic Literature

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details.

60% or higher in 922-011 or 922-215 or 922-012 or 922-016 or 922-017 or approval of the subject coordinator.

The emphasis in this subject is on major authors in contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature. Students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of narrative techniques and themes prevalent in the key narrative works under consideration, and will also analyse contemporary texts. All of the texts will be studied within their socio-historical and cultural context.

• enhanced analytical skills;

• enhanced observational skills;

• enhanced communication skills.

• enhanced critical skills.

Two 1500- to 2000-word essays 80% and a 15- to 20-minute oral 20%. For 4th-year students greater achievement and application of research skills and a longer presentation will be required.