Suspension and/or Discontinuation Details
This major is not available for new enrolments effective 2025. Prospective students and students who have an offer can contact askUOW for further information.
Overview
The major is available for students studying the Bachelor of Arts, or as a secondary major in the Bachelor of International Studies.
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Structure
BEGINNERS ENTRY
The Beginners stream assumes no prior knowledge of the language and consists of at least 54 credit points as outlined in the table below.
Students who have beginner's knowledge of Spanish may be eligible for a waiver of SPAN151. To make this request, students can contact the Language and Linguistics Discipline Leader.
Students approved for a waiver of SPAN151 will complete an alternative subject chosen from the table below, to complete at least 54 credit points.
The Beginners stream assumes no prior knowledge of the language and consists of at least 54 credit points as outlined in the table below.
Students who have beginner's knowledge of Spanish may be eligible for a waiver of SPAN151. To make this request, students can contact the Language and Linguistics Discipline Leader.
Students approved for a waiver of SPAN151 will complete an alternative subject chosen from the table below, to complete at least 54 credit points.
INTERMEDIATE ENTRY: (STRONG 2 UNIT HSC PASS OR EQUIVALENT)
Students who have achieved a strong 2 Unit HSC pass or equivalent are normally eligible for a waiver of SPAN151 and SPAN152, meaning they will start the major at 200 level.
These students complete a 48 credit point major comprising 18 credit points at 200 level and 30 credit points at 300 level, as outlined in the table below.
To commence at intermediate entry level, students can contact the Language and Linguistics Discipline Leader.
Students who have achieved a strong 2 Unit HSC pass or equivalent are normally eligible for a waiver of SPAN151 and SPAN152, meaning they will start the major at 200 level.
These students complete a 48 credit point major comprising 18 credit points at 200 level and 30 credit points at 300 level, as outlined in the table below.
To commence at intermediate entry level, students can contact the Language and Linguistics Discipline Leader.
NATIVE OR NEAR-NATIVE SPEAKER ENTRY
Native or near-native speakers, may be eligible for waivers of SPAN151, SPAN152, SPAN241, and SPAN242.
These students will complete a 48 credit point major, and choose replacement subjects to make up the 48 credit points for the major are to be chosen from the additional electives listed below.
Native speakers should contact the Language and Linguistics Discipline Leader before enrolling.
Native or near-native speakers, may be eligible for waivers of SPAN151, SPAN152, SPAN241, and SPAN242.
These students will complete a 48 credit point major, and choose replacement subjects to make up the 48 credit points for the major are to be chosen from the additional electives listed below.
Native speakers should contact the Language and Linguistics Discipline Leader before enrolling.
54 Credit points
Core42 Credit points
Plus ONE from the following:6 Credit points
Plus ONE from the following:6 Credit points
Spanish Elective Subjects
Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a Major Study or Specialisation. Students completing this major will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the Spanish language and grammar.
2.
Communicate in both spoken and written Spanish at B2 Level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
3.
Comprehend spoken and written Spanish at B2 level in the CEFR.
4.
Critically analyse and evaluate historical events and socio-cultural forces that have shaped the Hispanic world, its people and the Spanish language.
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