Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• LO1: Identify key issues in Chicana/o culture; examine key developments in Chicana/o literature from the 1960s to the present.
• LO2: Describe different types of Chicana/o literature, from early testimonial literature to more recent womens writing.
• LO3: Distinguish between different tendencies in Chicana/o literature and debate issues such as the use of autobiography in Chicana/o literature.
• LO4: Categorise texts in the light of different eras and literary styles; explain how paratextual issues have been reflected in the evolution of Chicana/o literature.
• LO5: Critique and evaluate texts in lectures and tutorials with reference to theories of Chicana/o literary theory; explain the importance of issues such as code switching.
• LO6: Write a textual analysis and essay, making convincing arguments based on reading of primary and secondary material and explaining key issues in Chicana/o literature relevant to the text in question.

• One lecture hour and one tutorial every week.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	12
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	25
Independent student activities	76
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous Assessment : participation in class, written assignment

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	100%
University scheduled written examination	0%
Other	0%
Total	100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
• Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5 marks per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

• Are Supplemental registrations permitted? Yes
• Please contact the department for details of repeat essay submission in Autumn
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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