Modules

• Year 1

  Core Modules

  Spanish for Beginners (40 credits)

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  Spanish for Beginners

  Overview

  An intensive introduction to the Spanish language: grammar, comprehension, spoken, translation, expressive and descriptive writing

  Learning Outcomes

  To learn and develop proficiency in the core language skills

  Skills

  Fundamentals of Spanish grammar; Translation skills; text analysis; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills

  Coursework

  45%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  SPA1121

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Gaeilge 1 (40 credits)

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  Gaeilge 1

  Overview

  Course contents: This module aims to consolidate and develop the students’ existing written and oral language skills as well as their knowledge of Irish society and culture. It consists of three elements: a) a two-hour language enrichment session based on the National Syllabus for Irish Language Teaching at 3rd Level; b) a one-hour interactive class on grammatical accuracy, and c) a one-hour skills-based language workshop.
  1. Language Enrichment (2hrs per week)
  The ability to discuss a range of topics in Irish related to the student experience forms the core of this element. Topics include university life, careers, the Gaeltacht and language learning. Vocabulary and linguistic competence will be developed through a range of methods that may include: group discussion, oral presentation, creative writing, critical review, essay and report. A wide range of multimedia resources will be used to facilitate learning.
  2. Language Accuracy (1hr per week)
  The weekly class will focus on various aspects of Irish grammar with the aim of reinforcing knowledge gained at A-Level and providing a solid foundation for the future study of the language. Topics covered will include grammatical cases and nominal inflections, the verbal system, and sentence structure.
  3. Language Workshop (1hr per week)
  This weekly workshop will focus on the development of core linguistic skills required for negotiating a degree pathway in Irish (essay writing / referencing / study skills / presentation and communication skills / exam preparation / use and application of technology for academic purposes). These skills will be developed through interaction with a variety of guest speakers from the Irish language sector.

  Learning Outcomes

  Students who successfully complete this module should:
  1. be able to demonstrate a level of fluency and accuracy in speech and writing, and a range of vocabulary and expression, so as to be able to discuss a range of issues related to their current lives with some variation in usage.
  2. be able to read a wide variety of Standard Irish texts related to the course and identify specific information and ideas within them.
  3. be able to demonstrate a good grasp of structures of the language covered in the module and their broader linguistic context and the ability to use appropriate reference works including dictionaries and grammars.
  4. be able to organise and present a reasonably coherent argument in Irish relating to topics covered in the course, and present their knowledge and ideas in a range of formats and registers such as letters, essays, reports, blogs, etc.

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills:
  Oral and written communication; IT and multimedia; improving own learning and performance; time management.

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  25%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  CEL1101

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Spanish 1 (40 credits)

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  Spanish 1

  Overview

  Course contents:
  This module aims to consolidate and expand on existing Spanish language competency by developing written and oral language skills, knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture, and grammatical proficiency, to equip students with professional and employability skills in preparation for further study of Spanish. It consists of four elements designed to provide a comprehensive consolidation of Spanish language competence:
  
  1. Language Seminar (1hr per week)
  Seminar aims to develop students’ ability to understand, translate, and compose Spanish-language materials in a range of forms: text, image, audio-visual. Language will be engaged in context, guided by themes such as University Life, Culture & Identity, and Culture & Communication. Linguistic competence will be developed through a range of methods that may include: group discussion, translation, responsive and report writing.
  2. Grammar Workshop (1hr per week)
  Workshop designed to consolidate and enrich students’ knowledge and understanding of Spanish grammar and syntax. All major areas of grammar will be encountered, laying the foundations for future study of the language and its nuances.
  3. Specialised Language Cursillo (1hr per week)
  cursillo offers language skills for special purposes and contains two strands: Language for Business and Language for Law. Both provide linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge important to work-related situations in different fields.
  4. Conversation Class (1hr per week)
  Conversation class is led by a native speaker of Spanish and compliments the content of the Language Hour. Students will meet in small groups to discuss, debate, and present on the main themes of the course.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the modules students should:
  1. be able to read Spanish texts in a variety of forms and demonstrate a sensitivity to their detail and nuance in speech, writing, and when translating;
  2. be able to produce Spanish texts appropriate to different requirements and registers;
  3. be able to investigate, structure, and present a complex argument in longer pieces of written work;
  4. be able to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical and syntactical constructions with a good level of accuracy (without basic errors).

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: comprehensive dexterity using Spanish grammar; translation skills; text analysis; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills.

  Coursework

  45%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  SPA1101

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Intermediate Spanish (40 credits)

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  Intermediate Spanish

  Overview

  Course contents:
  This module aims to consolidate and expand on existing Spanish language competency by developing written and oral language skills, knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture, and grammatical proficiency, to equip students with professional and employability skills in preparation for further study of Spanish. It consists of four elements designed to provide a comprehensive consolidation of Spanish language competence:
  
  1. Language Seminar (1hr per week)
  Seminar aims to develop students’ ability to understand, translate, and compose Spanish-language materials in a range of forms: text, image, audio-visual. Language will be engaged in context, guided by themes such as University Life, Culture & Identity, and Culture & Communication. Linguistic competence will be developed through a range of methods that may include: group discussion, translation, responsive and report writing.
  2. Grammar Workshop (1hr per week)
  Workshop designed to consolidate and enrich students’ knowledge and understanding of Spanish grammar and syntax. All major areas of grammar will be encountered, laying the foundations for future study of the language and its nuances.
  3. Specialised Language Cursillo (1hr per week)
  cursillo offers language skills for special purposes and contains two strands: Language for Business and Language for Law. Both provide linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge important to work-related situations in different fields.
  4. Conversation Class (1hr per week)
  Conversation class is led by a native speaker of Spanish and compliments the content of the Language Hour. Students will meet in small groups to discuss, debate, and present on the main themes of the course.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the module students should:
  1. have developed and consolidated their proficiency in the core language skills (grammatical, syntactical) required at this level:
  2. be able to read Spanish texts in a variety of forms and demonstrate a sensitivity to their detail and nuance in speech, writing, and when translating:
  3. be able to produce Spanish texts appropriate to different requirements and registers:
  4. be able to investigate, structure, and present a complex argument in longer pieces of written work:
  5. be able to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical and syntactical constructions with a good level of accuracy (without basic errors)

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: comprehensive dexterity using Spanish grammar; translation skills; text analysis; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills.

  Coursework

  45%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  SPA1111

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Optional Modules

  An Introduction to Modern Irish Literature (20 credits)

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  An Introduction to Modern Irish Literature

  Overview

  This module will provide an introduction to modern literature in Irish. It will explore the cultural, political and social backdrop against which contemporary literature in Irish is being produced, and will focus on a selection of key themes and texts.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module, students will have acquired knowledge and understanding of modern literature in Irish and its cultural context.

  Skills

  Analytical and evaluative skills; development of ability in synthesis and analysis of diverse information, and construction of arguments in written form using appropriate sources.

  Coursework

  70%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  30%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL1006

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Language Politics and Conflict (20 credits)

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  Language Politics and Conflict

  Overview

  This module will examine the role of language in politics and conflict in the broad historical context of Ireland and Scotland (and with particular reference to contemporary Northern Ireland). It will consider the many dynamics at play including the connections between language, power, and identity. Attitudes to monolingualism and multilingualism globally will be examined, as will the relationship between language and dialect, and the role of identity in the emergence, creation and maintenance of a language and distinct communities of speakers. The module will consider especially two major linguistic traditions: Irish and Scottish Gaelic, on the one hand, and Scots and Ulster Scots on the other. The primary emphasis will be on Irish and there will be a particular focus on debates and tensions around the role and importance of indigenous languages in contemporary society.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module, students will:
  
  1. Appreciate the relationship between language and power, and the role of this in politics and conflict in a global context.
  
  2. Understand the nature and extent of bilingualism and multilingualism in an international context and the impact of monolingualism on language maintenance.
  
  3. Relate their understanding to the historical context of Ireland and Scotland.
  
  4. Apply their knowledge to the question of language and conflict in Northern Ireland.
  
  5. Understand the relationship between language and dialect, and the role of identity and human agency in the creation of ‘language’.

  Skills

  1. Possess key transferable key skills, particularly the ability to reflect deeply and communicate effectively (in writing).
  
  2. Work with information, handle diverse data, and draw conclusions (analysis, attention to detail, judgment).
  
  3. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
  
  4. Improve confidence in written communication.
  
  5. Develop self-awareness, and the ability to reflect on and evaluate feedback on written work.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL1007

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Introduction to Iberian Studies (20 credits)

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  Introduction to Iberian Studies

  Overview

  This module introduces students to key concepts, movements and historical moments pertaining to the cultures, literatures and societies of the Iberian Peninsula (i.e. Spain and Portugal). It explores a selection of texts (literary and visual) from a range of authors and artists from the early modern period (16th / 17th century) to the present day. This course will give you a broad overview of the main historical events in Spain and Portugal from a cultural perspective.

  Learning Outcomes

  By the end of this module students should - acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of crucial periods of peninsular cultural history - develop an understanding of the complex inter-relations between a text and its historical context - have an awareness of the distinct methods of cultural analysis and begin to apply these appropriately to a range of texts, written and visual.

  Skills

  Students should begin to - situate art and literature in their socio-political contexts - develop skills of critical analysis - develop essay writing skills - develop bibliographical research skills

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA1005

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Introduction to Lusophone Studies (20 credits)

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  Introduction to Lusophone Studies

  Overview

  This course introduces students to key concepts, movements and historical moments pertaining to the cultures, literatures and societies of the Portuguese-speaking world. It is divided into two sections

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module students should:
  • have gained critical awareness of Portugal's imperial expansion and the effects of Salazar’s dictatorship and how its end led to the decolonization process in Portugal’s colonies;
  • have gained critical awareness of early European encounters with what would become known as Brazil, and of twentieth-century Brazilian cultural movements;
  • have developed critical skills through the analysis of relevant cultural and written academic material;
  • have acquired awareness of cultural diversity within the Lusophone world

  Skills

  On successful completion of this course, students should have acquired:
  • knowledge and understanding of the use of appropriate basic research tools;
  • skills in critical analysis of written academic material;
  • the ability to write a critical commentary and an academic essay using the required conventions;
  • independent learning skills;
  • the ability to begin to reflect on their learning progress

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA1132

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Introduction to Latin American Studies (20 credits)

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  Introduction to Latin American Studies

  Overview

  Course Contents
  This module introduces students to key concepts, movements, literary and historical moments pertaining to the cultures, literatures and societies of Latin America. Throughout the module, a representative selection of primary and secondary texts from a range of historical periods will be used to explore key issues and themes. Themes will vary from year to year but may include: exploration, conquest, identity, borders, dictatorship, and migration.

  Learning Outcomes

  By the end of this module students should:- acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of crucial periods of Latin American culture and history - develop an understanding of the complex inter-relations between a text and its historical context - have an awareness of distinct methods of cultural and historical analysis and begin to apply thses appropriately to a range of texts, writtren and visual.

  Skills

  Students should begin to: - situate art and literature in their socio-political contexts - develop an awareness of key historical trends - develop skills of critical analysis - develop essay writing skills - develop bibliographical research skills

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA1008

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Celtic Mythology (20 credits)

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  Celtic Mythology

  Overview

  This module will explore the evidence for the mythology of the Celtic-speaking peoples from the earliest times as found in ancient and medieval sources in Ireland, Britain and the Continent with particular focus on Ireland. We will examine the evidence for early Irish ideologies, the native gods and the Otherworld. You will also study the nature of the surviving sources to enable you to assess their reliability and determine how they can be properly used for the study of early Irish and Celtic history and belief.

  Learning Outcomes

  A knowledge and understanding of the mythology and beliefs of Celtic-speaking peoples

  Skills

  Critical and analytical thinking; research; independent learning; time management.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL1033

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

• Year 2

  Core Modules

  Gaeilge 2 (40 credits)

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  Gaeilge 2

  Overview

  Building on skills acquired at Level 1, this module aims to develop further competence in spoken and written language using a broad range of tasks and assessment methods in keeping with the National Syllabus for Irish Language Teaching at 3rd Level. In addition, students will engage with contextual study to develop cultural and linguistic awareness. The module will contain the following elements:
  1. Language Enrichment (2hrs per week)
  This component will focus on enhancing oral and written ability through engagement with a range of multimedia texts (at appropriate level) based on a variety of topics introduced and discussed on a weekly basis. Topics will deal with current themes in society and the student experience, and will be chosen to facilitate a range of teaching methods to include group discussion, individual/group oral presentations, reviews, reports and synopsis writing.
  2. Language Accuracy (1hr per week)
  This component will reinforce and develop to a more advanced level the written competence and grammatical accuracy gained by students at level 1. Topics covered will include verbal nouns and infinitive structures, syntax of the copula and the genitive case.
  3. Contextual Study (1hr per week)
  This component will raise awareness of cultural and linguistic issues in Irish and allow students to deepen their perspective of the field. Issues introduced and discussed will be earlier forms of the Irish language, and Irish phonetics.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the modules students should:
  1) be able to demonstrate a level of fluency, accuracy and spontaneity in speech and writing, and a broad range of vocabulary and expression, so as to be able to discuss a range of complex issues.
  2) be able to read a wide variety of Irish texts and identify important information and ideas within them.
  3) be able to demonstrate a good grasp of structures of the language covered in the module and their broader linguistic context and identify and use appropriate reference works including dictionaries and grammars.
  4) be able to organise and present a coherent argument in Irish relating to topics covered in the course, and present their knowledge and ideas in a range of formats and registers such as reports, presentations, synopses and blogs.
  5) be able to display knowledge of earlier periods of the language and the phonology of Irish.

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: Oral and written communication; IT and multimedia use; time-management; independent learning and critical reflection.

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  25%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  CEL2101

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Spanish 2 (40 credits)

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  Spanish 2

  Overview

  Building on skills acquired at Level 1, this module aims to develop more advanced language skills in spoken and written language. Students will be required to take on increasingly complex tasks which require them to be aware of and use different written and spoken styles and registers. Task will promote linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural awareness at a more advanced level. The module will contain the following elements:
  1. Text-based class – (1 hour a week).
  This class will focus on developing skills in reading, writing, literary and non literary translation. Students will be required to read and respond to texts which deal with current issues in Spanish speaking countries in Europe and Latin America.
  2. Grammar Workshop ( 1 hr per week)
  This class will introduce students to more advanced grammar with an emphasis on students’ ability to explain the use of grammar in Spanish as well as demonstrating correct usage. Topics to be covered include: ser/estar, indicative tenses, prepositions, subjunctive
  3. Oral class ( 1 hr per week)
  This class will encourage students to develop their skills in spoken language with an emphasis on being able to communicate information and a point of view and on eliminating basic errors from spoken language as well as developing fluency in spoken Spanish
  4. Cursillo ( 1 hr per week)
  This class will focus on preparing students for the year abroad and on highlighting and developing the professional skills which students develop as a result of studying Spanish at degree level
  
  There will be an extra hour of language tuition for ex-beginners

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the modules students should:
  1. be able to demonstrate a level of fluency, accuracy and spontaneity in speech and writing, and a wide range of vocabulary and expression, so as to be able to discuss a range of complex issues.
  2. be able to read a wide variety of Spanish texts (fiction and non fiction) and identify important information and ideas within them.
  3. be able to demonstrate a good grasp of structures of the language covered in the module and identify and use appropriate reference works including dictionaries and grammars.
  4. be able to organise and present a coherent argument in Spanish relating to topics covered in the course, and present their knowledge and ideas in a range of formats and registers

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: Translation skills; text analysis; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills - including practical language knowledge for living and working abroad

  Coursework

  45%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  SPA2101

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Optional Modules

  Configurations of the Brazilian City (20 credits)

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  Configurations of the Brazilian City

  Overview

  Over 85% of the population of Brazil lives in cities. In this module, students will explore and engage with a diversity of Brazilian urban configurations, spanning cities of different sizes in different regions of the country (as well as, potentially, cities outside of Brazil in which Brazilian migrants have established a presence). Students will be
  
  introduced to and learn how to analyse varied practices of the occupation and representation of Brazilian urban spaces by their inhabitants and visitors in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, which might include verticalization, auto-construction, migration, mapping, tourism, datafication, performance, events, protest, and commerce/trade, as well as different cultural forms such as film, literature, art, music, digital culture and so on. The module will also foreground diverse perspectives on the city informed by attributes such as race and ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality. Previous knowledge of the Portuguese language and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world are not required.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module students will be able to: * Critically analyse a range of occupations and representations of Brazilian urban spaces informed by an awareness of their specific features as well as the historical, social, cultural, geographical, and political contexts in which they are undertaken * Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of twentieth and twenty-first century Brazilian urban configurations, grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to the topic and the ability to engage with a range of social and cultural formations * Argue at length and in detail about an aspect of the topic, supporting the argument with evidence from relevant social and cultural material and with opinions from secondary literature.

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module students should have demonstrated: - Interpretive and analytical skills through the critical analysis of varied examples of Brazilian urban occupations and representations - Organisational and time management skills through their use of non-contact time to effectively prepare for and meet deadlines for classes and assessments - Oral and written communication skills through participation in class discussions and completion of coursework assignments - Independent study skills through identifying and making appropriate use of relevant secondary materials - The ability to formulate independent views and their effective expression and deployment in verbal and written form - The ability to combine a variety of IT skills in researching and reporting on a topic (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Internet, etc).

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA2132

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Gender, Culture, and Representation – Backwards & in Heels (20 credits)

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  Gender, Culture, and Representation – Backwards & in Heels

  Overview

  This interdisciplinary module introduces students to the central ideas of gender theory and to a wide variety of representations of gender across a range of media, including theatre, performance, literature, visual art, film and television. Using key texts and cultural works students are encouraged to examine critically the representation of gender across media, and the political, legal, and ethical dimensions of gender within our culture. The module involves a critical engagement with the relationship between identity, representation and culture and explores theories concerning the social construction of the masculine and feminine body. The module engages with several key issues, including the representation of femininity and masculinity, gender in the literary and theatrical canon of Western culture, the spatiality and temporality of gender, and its intersections with issues of race/ethnicity, class, and labour. Students will be asked to think about these issues and ideas across disciplines but also within their areas of study through seminars.

  Learning Outcomes

  Having completed this module, you should:
  
  * have engaged with a variety of representations of gender, the body and sexual identities within socio-historical, theoretical and representational frameworks and across multiple forms of media,
  
  * have cultivated an understanding of the theoretical and practical movements that have shaped the construction and representation of gender, sexuality and the body in culture,
  
  * have developed a critical understanding of the relationship between representation and identity.

  Skills

  Having completed this module, you should:
  
  * have developed reflexive thinking and independent critical and analytical skills.
  
  * have developed imaginative and communicative skills based on the application of reading materials to class presentations
  
  * have developed research and writing skills

  Coursework

  60%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  40%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  AEL2001

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Adaptation as Interdisciplinary Practice (20 credits)

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  Adaptation as Interdisciplinary Practice

  Overview

  This module asks students to examine the process and challenges of adapting works, either within the same medium in a different time or place, or between different media, with staff from across the school collaborating to offer students an understanding of how different media work, and how the differences between those media impact the process of adaptation. The class will also examine how adaptation plays an integral role in the process of translation. Each week students will examine several versions of a play, novel, and/or film script (or watch them), looking at originals from the Greeks forward to see how adaptors have grappled with great works of different eras and cultures in an attempt to make them more accessible to contemporary audiences, while at the same time (in most cases) attempting to preserve something of their original context. The class will also look at theoretical models of adaptation. Ultimately, students will be asked to examine the adaptation history of a single original work in an academic essay, and will try their own hand at adaptation in presenting a treatment for a work of fiction, drama, film, or any other form, adapted from a prior work.

  Learning Outcomes

  Having completed this module, you should:
  
  Understand the history of adaptation in drama and other forms.
  Be able to analyse translations and adaptations
  Be able to identify the rationale behind what is altered and what is kept.
  Become adapters on their own.

  Skills

  Research and analytical skills
  Performance skills
  Communication and speech
  Interacting with others (both in interactions between performer and director, as well as performer and audience)
  Technical proficiency

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  AEL2002

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Cearta an Duine agus Nualitríocht na Gaeilge (20 credits)

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  Cearta an Duine agus Nualitríocht na Gaeilge

  Overview

  Since the 1990s, literature about international conflicts has ‘emerged as a significant sub-genre in Irish-language writing’ (Máirín Nic Eoin, 2018). This interest in global conflicts and crises is in contrast to the observed focus on ‘Irishness’ in much Irish writing in English.
  
  This interdisciplinary module critically engages with the theoretical frameworks of human rights and considers how human rights discourses since the Second World War have informed writing in Irish. Taking a thematic approach, the lectures will address how Irish writers have grappled with catastrophic global events, such as the Holocaust, Hiroshima, Chernobyl, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the Iraqi War, 9/11, the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Particular attention will be afforded to the ethical and aesthetic challenges posed by such ‘secondary witnessing’ given that the writers did not experience the events themselves.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  
  - demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of human rights legislation and the aesthetic and political challenges of representing of human rights violations in literature
  
  - engage with secondary literature on human lights and minority language literature
  
  - critically examine a selection of literary representations of conflict
  
  - formulate research essays

  Skills

  This module will enable students to 

  • analyse and critique forms of various forms of representations of conflict, in poetry and fiction
  
  • articulate points of view through informal discussion and class presentations
  
  • demonstrate presentation, reading and writing skills (in Irish)
  
  • develop research skills
  
  • plan study time and learn independently


  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL2003

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Scottish Gaelic Language 1 (20 credits)

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  Scottish Gaelic Language 1

  Overview

  The module is designed for beginners and aims to teach all four key language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading and writing. The text book is supplemented by aural and oral exercises accessible on all the student workstations in the Language Centre. Regular written assignments are required to reinforce the grammar taught in class, particularly language drills which are marked and returned with feedback.

  Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the module, the student should be able to demonstrate an ability to translate simple passages from English into Scottish Gaelic and from Scottish Gaelic into English, using basic sentence structures and a limited vocabulary.

  Skills

  Linguistic analysis and comparison; translation; communication; IT; independent learning; time management.

  Coursework

  50%

  Examination

  50%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL2017

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  The Fantastic in Latin America (20 credits)

  ×

  The Fantastic in Latin America

  Overview

  Harry Belevan has written that the Fantastic mode of literature is revolutionary because it created a new type of reader, one attuned to the limits between reality and unreality in a text. With this in mind, this course begins with a reflection on the practice of close analysis in order to develop the tools of active reading that will allow a proper engagement with the rich tradition of lo fantástico in Latin America. Students will then learn how the Fantastic has been theorised by critics, before using this knowledge as a lens through which to explore a range of texts by some of Latin America’s most important cultural icons (e.g. Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar) and exciting new authors (e.g. Samanta Schweblin, Mariana Enriquez).

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
  • Provide a close reading of both image and text using a range of critical terminology
  • Discuss and identify the most common characteristics of the Fantastic mode in literature and film
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the work of important, 20th century Latin American artists
  • Argue at length and in detail about an aspect of the topic, supporting the argument with evidence from the text and with opinions from secondary literature

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
  • Identify own areas of strength and interest
  • Closely analyse the subtleties of a written text
  • Undertake independent research
  • Time management and working to deadlines
  • Adopt a critical approach to the selection and organisation of a large body of material in order to produce a written argument of some complexity
  • Extract relevant information for presentation and discussion based activities.
  • Demonstrate ability to combine a variety of IT skills in researching and reporting on a topic (Word, PowerPoint, Internet)

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA2040

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  An Gearrscéal sa Ghaeilge (20 credits)

  ×

  An Gearrscéal sa Ghaeilge

  Overview

  This module will examine the short story as a distinct genre within the Irish-language literary canon. We will analyse the development of the short story from the early 20th Century to the present day using a selection of representative texts from authors such as Pádraig Mac Piarais, Pádraig Ó Conaire, Seosamh Mac Grianna, Máirtín Ó Cadhain, Liam Ó Flaithearta, Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Síle Ní Chéileachair, Alan Titley, Angela Bourke, Biddy Jenkinson, and numerous others. Students will investigate the historical and cultural factors that effected the ‘introduction’ of the short story in Irish-language writing, and analyse how opposing theories dealt with the modernist question. The formal aspects of the short story will be examined in detail– including plot, narrative progression and characterisation– and this analysis brought to bear on the intricate relationship between structure, style and subject matter.

  Learning Outcomes

  Students will be able to:
  
  • demonstrate a knowledge of the cultural and historical background of the short story
  • provide a critical overview of the main developments associated with the genre in the 20th century
  • show an in-depth understanding of the formal aspects of the short story
  • apply relevant literary and stylistic theories to short story texts

  Skills

  This module will equip students with the capacity to
  
  • analyse and reflect critically on literary texts
  • conduct directed research on a chosen subject
  • write a substantial essay piece
  • plan their own study and learn independently
  • manage their time effectively

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL2026

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Issues and Culture (20 credits)

  ×

  Issues and Culture

  Overview

  This module will explore, and place in their historical context, some of the key issues and debates surrounding the Mexico-US border. Topics to be covered may include: migration, drug trafficking and policy, NAFTA, and femicide. Issues will be explored through the lens of cultural production made on or about the border. Alongside the lectures and seminars students will spend one hour a week studying and planning the performance of a short play about which they will be required to write a commentary. Students are expected to keep up to date with current affairs on the border through their reading of Spanish language news.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module students should be able to
  -read and evaluate sources taken from Spanish language newspapers, magazines and broadcasters commenting on them using information from other sources
  -demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of some of the key issues and debates surrounding the Mexico-US border
  - be able to relate contemporary events to the history of the border region and Mexico-US relations
  -demonstrate a good knowledge of the set texts
  -apply their contextual knowledge to a play and describe how these issues could be brought to the fore in the performance of a play
  - understand and use key terms and vocabulary associated with the study of the Mexico US borderlands

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module students should have demonstrated:
  -an ability to read and understand texts in Spanish
  -intercultural awareness
  - analytical skills through the study of set texts
  - organizational skills through their use of non-contact time to effectively prepare for classes and assessment
  - the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  - oral and written communication skills
  - independent study skills through identifying and using relevant secondary reading materials
  -an ability to critically reflect on their research process as demonstrated by the research journal
  - IT skills and netiquette through their use of online journals and other relevant resources to support their learning and through their participation in an online forum

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Spanish Memoirs and Autobiogra (20 credits)

  ×

  Spanish Memoirs and Autobiogra

  Overview

  This module will focus on Spanish 20th century memoirs and autobiographies. Particular attention will be paid to the republican, francoist and democratic periods. The analysis will aim to situate this genre within the contexts both of literature and history of contemporary Spain.

  Learning Outcomes

  To introduce students to the autobiographical genres in relationship to Spanish society and politics. To enhance their capacity in dealing critically with literary and historical texts.

  Skills

  Literary analysis, writing of essays, presentation techniques, use of bibliographies, use of the Web.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Kings and Warriors (20 credits)

  ×

  Kings and Warriors

  Overview

  In this module, you will read and analyse a selection of key, early medieval Irish myths and sagas including The Cattle-Raid of Cooley and the Tale of Mac Dathó’s Pig. You will be taught how to properly contextualise and critically analyse selected tales and explore recurrent themes such as love, gender, kingship, greed and war. We will see how medieval authors projected their own lives and beliefs back onto the ancient past, created their own history and sought to influence society around them.

  Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the module, the students should possess knowledge and understanding of:
  • a selection of tales from early Ireland
  • the early Irish ideology of kingship and its reflection in the literature,
  • issues of masculinity and femininity in saga literature

  Skills

  This module will develop students’ capacity to
  • analyse historical literary texts and situate those texts within their historical and cultural context
  • identify contemporary concerns within medieval texts
  • identify suitable resources from a reading list
  • plan their own study and learn independently
  • communicate ideas fluently in an appropriate register

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL2009

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Optional

• Year 3

  Core Modules

  International Placement: Languages Year Abroad (100 credits)

  ×

  International Placement: Languages Year Abroad

  Overview

  Students complete a work, volunteer or study placement in fulfilment of the residence abroad requirements of their Modern Languages degree.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
  - Advanced linguistic skills
  - Enhanced cultural and intercultural awareness
  - An understanding of the work environment and professional skills OR an understanding of a different university system and enhanced academic skills
  - Personal development
  
  These skills will be assessed as part of the co-requisite module, either FRH3050 or SPA3050

  Skills

  Students undertaking the placement will develop their skills in the following areas: linguistic skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking); professional or academic skills; cultural and intercultural awareness; personal development.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  100

  Module Code

  MML3040

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  30 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Working and Studying Abroad (20 credits)

  ×

  Working and Studying Abroad

  Overview

  The project will require the student to reflect on their extended period of residence abroad and the skills acquired as a result. It will include a 2000-word essay in the target language or languages. There will also be an oral examination in the target language or languages to be completed in the first half of the first semester following re-enrolment into Level 3.

  Learning Outcomes

  At the end of this module it is intended that you will:\n\nLinguistic Skills:\ndemonstrate advanced competence in the target language in both oral and written contexts\nbe able to understand the spoken language at near-native level\nhave developed enhanced strategies for independent language acquisition\nbe able to prepare and deliver an analytical report and oral presentation in the target language\n\nAcademic/Professional Skills\nhave demonstrated an ability to adapt to a new educational/professional context\nbe able to analyse and reflect critically on these experiences, and to communicate your conclusions orally and in writing\nhave developed an awareness and understanding of the structures and ethos of an educational institution (school/university) or workplace in a foreign country, and draw comparisons with the UK/Ireland\nhave enhanced your employability profile\n\nCultural Awareness\nhave gained an enhanced understanding of the culture and society of the foreign country through the experience of living and working/studying there\nbe able to draw comparisons with those of the UK/Ireland, and reflect critically on your own culture and society

  Skills

  have enhanced personal skills in six key areas (self-management & development, managing tasks, communication, working with others, applying knowledge, problem solving)\nbe able to articulate these skills in such a way that you are able to maximise personal development during residence abroad for your future career

  Coursework

  50%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  50%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA3050

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  30 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

• Year 4

  Core Modules

  Gaeilge 3 (40 credits)

  ×

  Gaeilge 3

  Overview

  Building on skills acquired at level 2, this module aims to develop the skills and understanding that will be required to deal with a broader variety of language tasks. Linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural awareness will be consolidated and deepened.
  The module will contain the following elements:
  1. Language Enrichment (2 hours per week)
  This session will form the core of the module and will revolve around a set topic (at an appropriate level) each week. A variety of language acquisition and development methods will be employed: group discussion, oral presentation, reading and critical analysis, synopsis and independent writing.
  2. Language Accuracy (1 hour per week)
  This class will focus on particular aspects of the target language appropriate to this level (e.g. deeper structures involving copular and relative clause constructions, some of which will be further complicated by elements of regional variation).
  3.Contextual Study (1hr per week).
  This component, which will vary across the two semesters, will deepen and contextualise the other elements of the module by placing them in a broader sociolinguistic and/or historical linguistic context, for example, Dialectology (Sem. 1); The Irish Novel (Sem. 2).

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the modules students should:
  1) be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency, accuracy and spontaneity in oral and written communication, including the use of a broad variety of linguistic structures and vocabulary, congruent with carrying out activities in Irish in a professional environment;
  2) be able to deal with a broad variety of material in the target language, including material which is complex and abstract, and which involves a variety of genres, dialects and registers;
  3) be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the structures of the language and their broader linguistic context and the ability to use appropriate reference works effectively;
  4) be able to synthesise knowledge, identify key points, and structure and present arguments at a high level in a range of formats and registers;
  5) be able to demonstrate understanding of core dialectal differences in Irish.

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: The module will advance the skills acquired in Levels 1 and 2. Key skills which will be developed to a high level will be independent thinking and learning, self-reflection, and self-management.

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  25%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  CEL3101

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Spanish 3 (40 credits)

  ×

  Spanish 3

  Overview

  Building on skills acquired at level 2, and during residence abroad, this module aims to develop advanced competence in the target language. Linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural awareness will be consolidated and deepened. The module will contain the following elements:
  1. Text- based work in the target language (1 hour per week)
  This contact hour is centred upon skills in persuasive and report writing, drawing upon a variety of contemporary source texts in Spanish, which are grouped thematically. A range of language acquisition and development methods will be employed: group discussion, reading and critical analysis, summary & paraphrase and responsive writing.
  2. Translation into English (1 hour per week)
  Students will build upon translation skills embedded at Levels 1 and 2 to deepen their ability to respond to a range of source text types of an advanced level of difficulty, grouped according to the course themes as for Hour 1. They will also develop editing skills and improve their expression in English.
  3. Contextual study (1 hour per week)
  The research led strand will introduce students to literary, cultural and historical source material from Spain and Latin America, deepening and contextualising the linguistic elements of the module by placing them in a broader socio-historical context.
  4. Conversation class (1 hour per week)
  Conversation class is led by a native speaker of Spanish and complements the content of the Language Hour. Students will meet in small groups to discuss, debate, and present on the main themes of the course

  Learning Outcomes

  On Successful completion of the Module Students should:
  
  1) Be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency, accuracy and spontaneity in their written and spoken Spanish, including the use of a broad variety of linguistic structures and vocabulary, congruent with carrying out activities in Spanish in a professional environment
  2) Be able to deal with a broad variety of material in the target language, including material which is complex and abstract, and which involves a variety of genres, dialects and registers;
  3) Be able to synthesise knowledge, identify key points, and structure and present arguments at a high level in a range of formats and registers

  Skills

  On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: Advanced skills in translation and textual analysis; the ability to argue at length and in detail about a topic in both Spanish & English, lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills

  Coursework

  45%

  Examination

  35%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  SPA3101

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Optional Modules

  Afterlives of the Empire: Decolonisation in the Portuguese-speaking World (20 credits)

  ×

  Afterlives of the Empire: Decolonisation in the Portuguese-speaking World

  Overview

  This module aims at discussing decolonisation (from political and military to cultural; from the 1970s to present day), and its effects in contemporary Portugal and in the former Portuguese colonies in Africa through a critical study of the end of the empire and its aftermath. Focusing on specific
  
  themes and case studies, the module will enable students to become familiar with relevant postcolonial and decolonial theoretical approaches and use them in the in-depth study of different types of primary sources (e.g. film, biography, speeches, literary text, photography, posters, music). Although the detail of the programme may be subject to variation, the topics for discussion are likely to include the following: representation, self-representation, race, gender, identity, heroic reputations, citizenship and nationalism.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the module students should be able to: - Demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding of the specific topics studied; - Employ relevant theoretical and analytical approaches to the reading of primary sources; - Demonstrate the ability to analyse primary source materials; - Discuss key topics in a critical and analytical way, and build a coherent argument, both orally and in written form; - Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in collaboration with colleagues; - Demonstrate an ability to summarise and critically engage with scholarship on the area of study; - Identify and develop relevant topics for independent research and study, with the support of the tutor.

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module students should have demonstrated: - Interpretive and analytical skills through the study of postcoloniality and decoloniality in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa; - Organisational skills through their use of non-contact time to effectively prepare for classes and assessment; - Oral and written communication skills through class discussion and presentations; - Independent study skills through identifying and using relevant secondary reading material; - The ability to formulate independent views and their effective expression and deployment in verbal and written form.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA3132

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Gairmeacha le Gaeilge (20 credits)

  ×

  Gairmeacha le Gaeilge

  Overview

  The work internship module will provide students with a practical exposure to working in an Irish-language setting. Students will undertake an internship (minumum of 50 hours across one semester) in an Irish-language organisation, public body, company, or educational service, where work is conducted through Irish. Students will be required to arrange this internship in consulation and in agreement with the module coordinator, and to complete relevant paperwork in advance of placemment.
  
  The module will provide students with a breadth of practical experience in a professional Irish-language environment and the opportunity to apply and build on the skills attained from modules taken at level 1 and 2 (particularly professional oral and written language skills).
  
  Students will be required to (i) maintain a weekly log book or diary which will describe their activities and what they have learned from these, (ii) complete a minimum of 50 hours work across one semester, (iii) prepare and present an oral presentation on their activities (20%), and (iv) complete a final essay piece (80%).

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
  
  • apply their academic experience and knowledge of Irish language in a professional setting
  
  • appreciate and understand how Irish language businesses/organisations operate
  
  • reflect on, evaluate, and report their own practice
  
  • identify existing and new work-related skills
  
  • report on enhanced knowledge of career pathways in the Irish language sector
  
  • communicate professionally through the medium of Irish in a variety of modes (digitally,
  verbally: written and oral)
  
  • produce a professional report describing the details and experiences of their work placement and the details of the particular project on which they worked.

  Skills

  This module will enable students to:
  
  • demonstrate a capacity for independent work in a professional setting
  
  • demonstrate an understanding of what the placement organisation does, how it is managed, and the culture within the organisation
  
  • identify the skills needed in relation to particular job/career opportunities
  
  • analyse their own personal skills, identifying ways to improve through personal development planning
  
  • demonstrate high-level presentation, reading and writing skills (in Irish)

  Coursework

  80%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL3010

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  An Béal Beo (20 credits)

  ×

  An Béal Beo

  Overview

  This course will explore the phraseology of Irish. We will examine what phraseology is–the study of the structure, meaning and use of word combinations–and analyse types of multi-word expressions (MWEs) in the language. These phraseological units include proverbs and proverbial expressions, idioms, phrasal verbs, complex nominals, irreversible binomials, catch phrases, and memes. We will consider the difficulties associated with defining multi-word prefabricated expressions, examine the various criteria by which they may be identified, explore usage across a range of media, and find out why they are so important to linguistic knowledge. We will also learn how phraseological units can be studied in real texts.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
  
  • demonstrate understanding of the concept of phraseology and its significance
  • illustrate different types of phraseological units
  • discuss issues related to the definition and identification of phraseological units
  • identify phraseological units in texts and explain usage
  • explain how phraseology is important in a range of applied areas of everyday life
  • research, plan and complete a textual analysis and linguistic commentary using appropriate
  referencing conventions

  Skills

  This module will enable students to:
  
  • critically evaluate ideas and arguments
  
  • present information and ideas clearly and coherently in Irish, including in discussion for a
  
  • articulate points of view through informal discussion and class presentations
  
  • analyse language samples qualitatively and quantitatively using a range of methods.
  
  • plan study time and learn independently


  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL3011

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  The Sacred made real: (20 credits)

  ×

  The Sacred made real:

  Overview

  This module will introduce students to an important facet of Spain’s cultural heritage, surveying a range of striking examples of textual and visual representations of spiritual experience from the period known as Spain’s Golden Age. The course will draw upon recently digitized manuscript holdings in order to balance canonic authors with more marginal voices, and will enable students to engage with emergent research on the constructed nature of sanctity and the expression of counter-reformation spirituality.

  Learning Outcomes

  By the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate their acquisition of knowledge and skills by:
  
  1. Analysing a representative selection of Early modern texts in Spanish, summarising their significance in the broader historical, literary and cultural context in which they were produced.
  2. Appropriately using the necessary critical apparatus to make a discriminating response to a range of texts from Spain (and Spanish America).
  3. Applying and evaluating appropriate critical approaches to the material under analysis independently, and presenting the results orally / in writing.
  4. Arguing at length and in detail about a major aspect of this cultural epoch, supporting the argument with evidence from primary sources and with opinions from secondary literature.

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module students should be equipped to:
  
  • Closely analyse the subtleties of a written text
  • Undertake independent research
  • Manage their time and work efficiently to deadlines
  • Adopt a critical approach to the selection and organisation of a large body of material in order to produce a written argument of some complexity
  • Extract relevant material for discussion based activities
  • Demonstrate ability to combine a variety of IT skills in researching and reporting on a topic
  • Communicate their findings in an engaging manner

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Rewriting Love in the Renaissance (20 credits)

  ×

  Rewriting Love in the Renaissance

  Overview

  This course will explore the development of the amorous lyric in Golden Age Spain through the study both of major and minor writers of that period. Close readings of these poets will raise questions about poetic canons, intertextuality and the practice of imitation in the Renaissance, relations between poetry and nationality. Emphasis will be placed upon the function of classical mythology both as allusive reference highlighting individual poetic concerns and as social indicator reflecting Spain's changing perception of its place in the World.

  Learning Outcomes

  To familiarise students with a crucial period of Spain's cultural history, adetailed critical understanding of the work of representative poets.

  Skills

  Enhanced appreciation of an important literary genre of Golden Age Spain, close reading skills; the ability to relate poetic texts to a cultural context and developing tradition.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA3021

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Disease and Society in Colonia (20 credits)

  ×

  Disease and Society in Colonia

  Overview

  This course will explore the political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of disease and medical practice from 15th to 18th-century Latin America. Using a variety of examples of diseases and cures (such as, smallpox, venereal disease, ‘chocolatl’, and cinchona/quinine), the module will investigate: the interactions of individuals and communities – European and Indigenous – and the impact of new diseases imported and exported through the movement of peoples across the Atlantic; the development of understanding of the natural resources of the Americas and their medical value, such as Aztec herbal knowledge; and the importance of a growing trans-Atlantic market and its use within structures of empire.

  Learning Outcomes

  By the end of the module students should have:
  • a greater familiarity with the historical processes linking disease and society in Latin America from the fifteenth century to the eighteenth century.
  • a fuller appreciation of the value of natural resources in the Americas that continues to impact present day society.
  • an understanding of the varying relationship between European and Indigenous Latin American cultures in understanding both disease and medical practice within the context of Spanish imperial growth.
  • learnt how to apply various theoretical frameworks to these questions.

  Skills

  Skills of critical and cultural analysis; ability to interpret various modes of critical activities and presentation of extempore argument; presentation skills; time management.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Modern Irish Poetry (20 credits)

  ×

  Modern Irish Poetry

  Overview

  This module examines the evolution of modern Irish poetry from 1940 to the present day, including the major poets of the period such as Seán Ó Ríordáin, Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Máirtín Ó Direáin, Cathal Ó Searcaigh, and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. It will explore themes such as language, displacement, nationhood, existence, sexuality and religion in their works and locate them within their contemporary social and political context.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
  • identify major developments in Irish-language poetry in the period 1940-present
  • analyse the thematic concerns of major poets of this period and relate them to each other and current social/political developments
  • show a detailed understanding of selected poems.

  Skills

  This module will develop students’ capacity to
  • analyse and reflect critically on literary texts
  • situate literary texts in their historical and cultural context
  • identify suitable resources from a reading list
  • plan their own study and learn independently
  • communicate ideas fluently in an appropriate register in Irish.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL3026

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  The Spanish Enlightenment (20 credits)

  ×

  The Spanish Enlightenment

  Overview

  The module looks at the literature and history of Spain between 1700 and 1814, when the war of independence finished. It concentrates especially on the reign of Carlos III, which opened the doors of the nations to modernity.

  Learning Outcomes

  To familarise students with the principal ideas of the enlightenment and to assess their impact on the development of Spanish history; to enable students to trace XIX and XX century cultural and political conflicts back to their XVIII century roots.

  Skills

  To situate literature in its historical and political context;critical reading of texts leading to a deeper understanding of literary strategy; analysis of the interplay between the history of ideas and politics.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  SPA3022

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Language and Literature in the Gaelic World (20 credits)

  ×

  Language and Literature in the Gaelic World

  Overview

  An introduction to the classical literary language and culture of Gaelic Ireland and Scotland in the early modern period, c. 1200-1650, involving close reading of a selection of texts.

  Learning Outcomes

  Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of the common literary language employed in Ireland and Scotland in the period c. 1200-1650, of its associated literature and of its cultural background.

  Skills

  Linguistic analysis; translation; critical and analytical thinking; independent learning; time management

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  60%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CEL3023

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional