Modern Language Centre Evening Language ClassesCourse Description Spanish Language throughLiterature Levels 5&6 How long does the course last? 3x10weekterms.Lessonstakeplaceonceaweekandlast1.5hourseach.Thisgivesatotalof45hours tuition. Who is the course for? ThecourseisaimedatawiderangeofstudentswithageneralinterestinSpanishandaspecificinterestin Literature with:a completed Level 4 of the MLC Evening Programme a high level of proficiency in the language a recent A level or equivalent and further contact with the languageone of the following qualifications: B2/C1 of the CEFR, level 4 of the NQF proficiency level of the Asset Languages qualifications What are the objectives of the course? To improve existing language skills to a near-native standard through the study and analysis of a broad range of literary texts (poems, stories, and works published in print), in order to operate in a wide variety of situations and to achieve the equivalent of C1/C2 level of the CEFR, level 6 of the NQF. By the end of the course you will: have acquired an extensive vocabulary which can be used in multiple linguistic fields deal satisfactorily with difficult syntax and complex registers of the language recognise the implicit meaning in written and spoken texts give presentations on various subjects express yourself spontaneously in complex situations and analyse written and/or spoken material have a wider knowledge of 20th century literature written in Spanish, in Spain and in Latin America improve your intercultural competence further by accessing literary, cultural and historical information from the texts analysed. How is the course taught? Acommunicativeapproachisused.Allfourskills(speaking,reading,listeningandwriting)arepractised, with the main emphasis on speaking. Studentsengageininteractivelanguageactivities,participatingingroupandpairworkaccordingtoa syllabus based on systematic grammatical progression.Students will also be offered guidance in self-study and be set optional homework tasks. Spanish Language through Literature levels 5&6Page 2 What course can I do next? AftercompletingallthreetermsofLanguagethroughLiterature,studentsmaywishtojoinaContemporary Culture course on the Assessed Module Programme, or a Level 6 Course in the Evening Programme. Course outline Term 1 Topics Extracts from Spanish and Latin American LiteratureLanguage varieties in Spanish and Latin American LiteratureGender Relations in literature Historical overview of Post-War Spain Social and historical representations in Literature Functions Narrating eventsDescribing people, objects and situations Recognising and using ironyRecognizing different text varieties Summarizing texts Expressing opinions and point of view Grammar Colloquial expressions Revision of indicative mood Revision of subjunctive mood Different uses of subjunctive Extension of vocabulary using synonyms and antonyms Term 2Topics Current political, economic and social developments in Spain and Latin AmericaHumour and irony in literatureRepresentations of love and death in literature Literature and the media Functions Reading and analysing different types of text Manipulating literary texts Expressing opinions and points of view Expressing probabilities and possibilities Arguing and debating Grammar Extension of vocabulary related to literatureFalse friends Idiomatic expressions Conditional clauses Use of verbs with prepositions Use of connectors The passive voice Spanish Language through Literature levels 5&6Page 3 Term 3 Topics Political, economic and social developments in Spain during the Transition period Representations of illness and health in literature Representations of war in literature Human relationships in literature Functions Expressing doubt and uncertaintyExpressing agreement and disagreement Using idioms in Spain and Latin AmericaUsing debating techniques Describing historical events Grammar Expressions of agreement and disagreement using the Indicative and the Subjunctive Uses of the ImperativeAdvanced use of prepositions Advanced use of pronouns Direct and indirect speech Learning resources Each term, students will work on different literary texts, from prose to poetry and theatre, which will form the basis for their learning of the topics, grammar and functions itemized. These are the selected texts: Term1 Jorge Luis Borges, Los justos Camilo Jos Cela, La colmena (fragments) Julio Cortzar, Casa tomada Antonio Machado, Todo pasa y todo queda Nicanor Parra, La vbora Term2 Federico Garca Lorca, Llanto por Ignacio Snchez Mejas Gabriel Garca Mrquez, El ahogado ms hermoso del mundo Juan Jos Mills, Estn locos Augusto Monterroso, micro-stories Alejandra Pizarnik, Los posedos entre lilas Term3 Rafael Cadenas, Derrota Antonio Gamoneda, poems from El Libro del froJuan Mars, Teniente Bravo Pablo Neruda, Walking Around Juan Rulfo, Diles que no me maten Textbook and exercise book: Texts will be provided by the teacher (electronically or photocopies). Exercises and additional material will also be provided by the teacher. For a list of bookshops where you may be able to purchase text books please see our web page: www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/about/facilities/shops.aspxSpanish Language through Literature levels 5&6Page 4 Online language learning resources: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/lrc/language-resources/spanish.aspx Independent Study Research indicates that successful language learners revise new material and review their progress on a regular basis. The Open Learning Centre (OLC), situated in room K-1.072 in level minus one of the Strand Campus, houses a wide collection of learning material including text and grammar books, magazines and newspapers, CDs, DVDs, satellite television, CD-ROMs and self-access e-leaning language programmes. For details on OLC opening times, please see our website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/lrc/index.aspx Date of last revision: July 2014