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PL30760: Latin American visual cultures

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 33%, ES 67%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
1) To provide students with a detailed theoretical understanding of contemporary issues in Latin American visual culture.
2) To enable students to develop a critical/analytical approach to these issues through the examination of the work of various artists/directors.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit students should have:
1) an in-depth understanding of the theoretical issues arising in the study of Latin American visual culture;
2) knowledge of key aspects of theories of the visual;
3) the ability to apply theoretical understanding to specific texts;
4) the ability to situate their analysis of Latin American film within an appropriate socio-historical context.

Skills:
Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are developed and assessed in this unit.

Content:
Analysis of key movements and topics in Latin American visual arts to include cinema and political protest, as well as documentary, Colombian urban cinema, and women artists. Analysis of key theoretical perspectives on visual culture, both metropolitan and Latin American. The unit is taught in Latin American Spanish.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL30760 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AYB18 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UHPL-AYB23 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UHPL-AYB20 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Italian) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UHPL-AYB22 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Russian) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UHPL-AYB19 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and Italian) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UHPL-AYB17 : BA (hons) Spanish and Politics (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.