Spanish and Latin American Studies
Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.
The undergraduate course in Spanish and Latin American Studies, we will provide you with an academic lens of the history, literature and development of the respective languages and countries. By learning about the culture, key figures and historical periods and progress as recalled through their literature, you will acquire an intricate and deeper understanding and appreciation of the language, its people and the country's current stance and contribution in a national and international manner. We will also refine your linguistic abilities and thus become more proficient in the language use. We will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diverse academic journey.
Theatre Studies
Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.
In the undergraduate programme of study in Theatre Studies, we will give you an academic perspective of the theoretical, practical and historical application of the theatre, and its versatile application in a broad range of performative manners. During the course we will instil you with a deep sense of awareness and appreciation of the interdisciplinary area and its contribution to society. We will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diverse academic journey.
Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Spanish and Latin American Studies
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA1003 | An Overview of Spanish History | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1012 | Spanish Literature 1 (Medieval) | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1020 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 1 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA1008 | A History of the Spanish Language | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1021 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 2 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)Students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 4 ECTS credits. | |||||
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SPA1006 | Spanish Art from Earliest Times to Goya | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA1013 | Christians, Muslims and Jews in Al-Andalus | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA2003 | An Overview of Latin American History | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2013 | Spanish Literature 2 (Siglos de Oro) | 8 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2020 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 3 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA2018 | Spanish American Literature 1 (Colonial) | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2021 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 4 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)Students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 2 ECTS credits. | |||||
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SPA2107 | Spanish Film | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA2207 | Latin American Film | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA3010 | Spanish American Literature 2 (Post-Independence) | 8 ECTS   |   | ||
SPA3020 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 5 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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SPA3005 | Synoptic Study-Unit (Language) | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SPA3006 | Synoptic Study-Unit (Contemporary Spain) | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SPA3021 | Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 6 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Theatre Studies
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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THS1100 | Histories of Theatre 1 | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS1104 | Performance Skills 1: Training | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
THS1106 | Studying Performance | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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THS1101 | Histories of Theatre 2 | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS1105 | Performance Skills 2: Festival | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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THS2200 | Theatrical Texts | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PFA2004 | Interdisciplinary Theories of Performance | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
PFA2005 | Performance and Philosophy | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PFA2006 | Musical Theatre: Histories and Training | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2106 | Applied Performance 1: Skills | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2111 | Contemporary Theatre and Performance | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2112* | Interdisciplinary Practices | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2202 | Theatre Skills: Acting | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
* Study-unit THS2112 can only be taken after consultation with the Theatre Studies Head of Department. In order to register, a confirmation email/note should be attached with the student registration form.   | |||||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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THS2103 | Theories of Performance: Critical Perspectives | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PFA2007 | Musical Theatre: Performance | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2107 | Arts and Cultural Management 1: Theories and Perspectives | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2108 | Popular Performance | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2109 | Theatre and Performance in Malta | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2113** | Performance and Scientific Perspectives | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2201 | Theatre Skills: Writing for the theatre | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
THS2203 | Theatre Skills: Directing | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
* Study-unit THS2113 can only be taken after consultation with the Theatre Studies Head of Department. In order to register, a confirmation email/note should be attached with the student registration form.   |
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Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) | |||||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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THS3003* | Staging Performance | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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THS2106 | Applied Performance 1: Skills | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3107 | Arts and Cultural Management 2: Placement | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3108 | Musicality in Theatre and Performance | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3110 | Shakespeare in Performance | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3112* | Advanced Topic in Theatre Studies 1 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3114 | Practice Research | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
* Study-units THS3003 and THS3112 can only be taken after consultation with the Head of Department. In order to register, a confirmation email/note should be attached with the student registration form.   | |||||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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THS3095 | Synoptic Study-Unit 1: Theatre Studies | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
THS3096 | Synoptic Study-Unit 2: Theatre Studies | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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THS3106 | Applied Performance 2: Community Project | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3109 | World and Intercultural Performance | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THS3113** | Advanced Topic in Theatre Studies 2 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
** Study-unit THS3113 can only be taken after consultation with the Head of Department. In order to register, a confirmation email/note should be attached with the student registration form.   |
This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.