Higher Certificate In Spanish And Latin American Literature

Course details

The Higher Certificate in Spanish Literature has been developed by the Department of Spanish, School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, National University of Ireland Maynooth to address the needs of those working or wishing to work as teachers of Spanish, graduates of Spanish exploring other career options as well adults with a very good competence in Spanish language who are interested in learning more about the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

The Higher Certificate in Spanish Literature aims to

• provide students with an opportunity to specialise in the area of Spanish literature through the study of a broad range of Spanish-language literary texts from the Latin American and Spain;
• equip students who have little experience of dealing with literary texts with the necessary academic, analytical, creative, aesthetic, reflective and presentation skills to enable them to engage with literature in a productive way;
• enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of important concepts of the literatures, cultures and societies of the Spanish-speaking world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have obtained an honours degree (extending over at least three years) in which Spanish was a major subject amounting to 30% of the credit value of the course as a whole. Applicants who do not possess this type of qualification may also be admitted under certain circumstances, provided that they have Spanish language competence of at least level B2 (European Framework of Reference for Languages). Prospective candidates should contact the Programme Director for advice on their eligibility for the programme. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
• PTE (Pearson): 62

Modules

Semester 1

• SPA220D SPANISH LITERATURE & CULTURE 1 (Distance)
• SPA333D LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE 2 (Distance)

Semester 2

• SPA221D LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE 1 (Distance)
• SPA334D SPANISH LITERATURE & CULTURE 2 (Distance)