Contemporary Hispanic Literature Taster
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: LG7
Explore how Hispanic American fiction reimagines life in unforgettable ways
- when
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From 13 Feb 2026
Friday 12:45-14:45 One day- Date
- 13 Feb 2026
- Time
- 12:45 to 14:45
- Tutor
- Gorka Diaz
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This taster will focus on the craft of three of the most relevant authors in contemporary Hispanic Literature. We will read their stories in English. </span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In this course, held in English, Dive into the electric worlds of Mariana Enríquez, Samanta Schweblin, and María Bastarós, three of the most compelling voices in contemporary Hispanic American fiction. This course will explore how their stories which re-imagine everyday life in unforgettable ways. </span></span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:14px">N/A</span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:14px">No</span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">There will be other courses in the future about Hispanic history and culture to explore new periods and topics.</span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No, photocopies of the short stories will be provided</span></span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:14px">N/A</span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:14px">N/A</span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Short lecture, group discussions and debate</span></span></span></span></span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>