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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Spanish Cultural Project
Module Code	SP320
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides the opportunity to write a short research dissertation in the target language, on a subject of your choice which relates to an aspect of Spanish, Central American or Latin Amercian culture or society.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply basic research methods relevant to the subject chosen
2. Identify advanced reading and discriminate relevant secondary materials in a specialist area
3. Develop a short thesis in a logical and coherent manner.
4. Show a descriptive and analytic argument in the target language that meets basic standards of accuracy in Spanish grammar and vocabulary
5. Identity and operationalise a specific reserach question which will direct their thesis and use correct citing and referencing

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	6	Introductory workshop in Year 2
Independent learning	369	Research and writing Project: October-May of Year3
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Production of research Project.
Under the supervision of the DCU Exchange Coordinator, students will produce a short thesis, written in Spanish, on a subject which may be chosen from any aspect of Spanish or Latin American society, history & politics, language & literature, media, film and the visual arts. The subject chosen may also include comparisons with other European or American societies. The Project will be the outcome of independent research and reading. Consulting with their supervisor as required, students will choose their topic, develop a research methodology, collect and assess relevant materials, and read and analyse a broad range of sources. The thesis will present an argument which combines materials and analysis in a coherent structure, and is expressed in a manner and format in accordance with the norms of academic research. The main argument will develop out of a clearly identified question, proposition or approach to the chosen subject, sated in the introduction, and lead to a conclusion that responds to the initial question. The aim of the Project is to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the chosen subject and its significance for Spanish or Latin American society as a whole, drawing on documentary and other factual sources, theoretical ideas and critical literature, statistical data --perhaps field work-- and personal observations..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Evaluation of content and linguistic competence of thesis submitted	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

M. Davies: 2006, Practical research methods for media and cultural studies: making people count, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh,
E. Kane & M. O'Really-de Brún: 2001, Doing your own research, Marion Boyars, London,
P. Maykut: 1994, Beginning qualitative research: a philosophical and practical guide, Falmer Press, London & Washington D. C.,
R. Preece: 1994, Starting Research: an introduction to academic research and dissertation writing, Pinters Publishers, New York,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

IBLE

BAin Int.Bus.&Langs.(English)

IBLFGS

BA in Inter.Bus.&Langs.(Fren/Germ/Span)

IBLFS

BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp)

IBLGS

BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp)