Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film

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Course code: L45S

This course will explore representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.

when

From 16 Jan 2025 to 27 Mar 2025
Thu 09:45-11:45

10 weeks

Date
16 Jan 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
23 Jan 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
30 Jan 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
06 Feb 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
13 Feb 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
27 Feb 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
06 Mar 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
13 Mar 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
20 Mar 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45
Date
27 Mar 2025
Time
09:45 to 11:45

with Gorka Diaz

where

Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees

full fee for this course: £160.00, concession fee: £96.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will explore representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.</span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">During the course, we will discuss a representative selection of contemporary Hispanic authors and film directors.  Please contact the tutor to receive details of the  list of books and films covered during the course.   </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>

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Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes</span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">There will be new courses in the future about Hispanic literature to explore new periods, authors and genre</span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes, students should buy the books we will discuss in the lessons.</span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Usually students read or watch between seasons the book or film we will discuss in the next lesson.</span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Nothing, only an interest in the subject and a willingness to discuss the subject</span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Short lectures, PPP presentations, audio-visual resources, group discussions and debates.</span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:48px"> </p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>