This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2026-2027
Teacher(s)
Language
Spanish
Prerequisites
Solid knowledge of Spanish linguistics and basic knowledge of pragmatics (in Spanish or other languages). Consolidated B2 level in Spanish.
Main themes
This course will focus on the analysis of the discourse of online activism and will take into account different aspects of this discourse, namely the linguistic production, the multimodality of these discourses, the interaction with the specificities of the device used, and the interaction with discourses produced offline. Attention will also be paid to the transdisciplinary analysis of these discourses. Through a reading portfolio and discussions in class, a critical overview of existing theories and descriptions will be developed. This will be combined with a case study on Spanish data, for which students will have to make and justify methodological choices.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | problematise a research question, while taking the relationship between language production and context into account |
| 2 | understand and apply methods and techniques for analysing online discourse produced online. |
| 3 | understand the relationship between theoretical approaches and methodological practice. |
| This learning unit contributes to the development and command of the following skills and learning outcomes of the ELAL programmes (ELAL learning outcomes): 1.6, 2.6, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.5, 6.1 | |
Content
This course will offer an overview of different phenomena of the discourse of online activism in Spanish, including linguistic resources to create a feeling proximity with the reader, the expression of responsibility, intensification and attenuation, multimodal elements,...
The discourses studied will concern different themes, including human rights and sustainability.
The discourses studied will concern different themes, including human rights and sustainability.
Teaching methods
The method will consist of a research seminar, which will be proposed as a blended format, in collaboration with the universities of Paris-Cité, Belgrade and Pisa.
The course will include preparatory hybrid session with discussions concerning specialised readings. During an intensive in-person week, the course sessions will be combined with group work.
The course will include preparatory hybrid session with discussions concerning specialised readings. During an intensive in-person week, the course sessions will be combined with group work.
Evaluation methods
The course evaluation is continuous. It concerns class discussions (20%), a group presentation (60%) and discussing the results obtained by classmates (e.g. capacity to formulate critical questions and to compare the results with one's own results (20%).
For the September session, the evaluation consists of an individual presentation (100%).
Rules concerning the use of generative artificial intelligence tools
For the September session, the evaluation consists of an individual presentation (100%).
Rules concerning the use of generative artificial intelligence tools
In all tasks and activities related to this course, students must comply with the Guidelines of the École de Langues et Lettres (Lignes directrices pour une utilisation responsable des outils d’intelligence artificielle générative). More specifically, any use of artificial intelligence tools within the context of this course must be limited to the moderate level (level 2) of the grid presented in Grille des usages de l’intelligence artificielle générative, which completes the guidelines.
In case of non-compliance with the relevant rules, the examination board will take the measures set out in section 6 of the Lignes directrices pour une utilisation responsable des outils d’intelligence artificielle générative.
More generally, students must comply with the "Règlement général des évaluations des études et des examens" (RGEE) of the UCLouvain, in particular with regard to irregularities and plagiarism (Article 107 of the RGEE).
The evaluation is entirely in Spanish.In case of non-compliance with the relevant rules, the examination board will take the measures set out in section 6 of the Lignes directrices pour une utilisation responsable des outils d’intelligence artificielle générative.
More generally, students must comply with the "Règlement général des évaluations des études et des examens" (RGEE) of the UCLouvain, in particular with regard to irregularities and plagiarism (Article 107 of the RGEE).
Other information
The discourse analysed in this course concerns among others human rights and sustainable development. Generally speaking, the course concerns digital discourses.
Bibliography
OpenMoodle
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Linguistics
Master [60] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General