Key facts
UNE unit code: SPAN306
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Musicians through the ages have always made reference to politics and the social issues of the day, and scholars often look to the music of a culture to analyse the values and beliefs of a society.
In this unit you will study modern Latin American music and its relationship to politics. Discussion of the music will consider such topics as the relationship between the music and the historical and sociological context which it portrays and in which it was produced.
The music will also be discussed in terms of the way in which the musicians present their subject matter, that is with regard to issues such as style and rhythm.
This unit is only available to you if you have a background in Spanish language studies.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
First language (Spanish) speakers may not enrol in Spanish language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply specific knowledge of the different musical styles in twentieth century Latin America, their origins, characteristics, and influences;
- critically analyse and evaluate the relationship between musical styles and the social and political milieu in which they appeared;
- explore and analyse the expressions of music in popular Hispanic culture;
- demonstrate a broad knowledge of the diversity of Latin American music; and
- demonstrate accuracy in listening, speaking, and reading and writing skills in Spanish language at an upper-intermediate to advanced level; and recognise, analyse and use a wide range of advanced grammatical structures on topics related to Latin American music.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Essay in Spanish | Yes | 35% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Essay in Spanish | Yes | 35% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Online Participation | No | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 200 (equivalent) |
Oral Assessment | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Conducted via an online platform. No. Words: 1000 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
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