Spanish/Latin American Studies - SPANH13558
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3558 - Commerce (International)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Commerce (International Studies) (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
The major stream in Spanish and Latin American Studies enables you to study Spanish and Latin American Studies at a number of levels in order to attain proficiency. Courses are offered from the introductory level to the advanced levels. You will not only develop your knowledge of the Spanish language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. You will study cultures, communities, societies, history, film and literature in the Spanish-speaking world. The Spanish language plays a key role in expressing the cultures and identities of the places in which it is spoken. Spanish and Latin American Studies will provide you with a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in other countries. Developing competence in Spanish will have an important place in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples.
There are two main components of the Spanish and Latin American Studies major. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the Spanish language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other people’s expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the Spanish language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of Spanish and Latin American cultures. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical, developmental and social productions.
This stream is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.
Placement Information
If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au
You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.
If you are admitted in your first year of study to ARTS2570 or higher on the grounds of your ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of your degree requirements.
The major stream in Spanish and Latin American Studies enables you to study Spanish and Latin American Studies at a number of levels in order to attain proficiency. Courses are offered from the introductory level to the advanced levels. You will not only develop your knowledge of the Spanish language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. You will study cultures, communities, societies, history, film and literature in the Spanish-speaking world. The Spanish language plays a key role in expressing the cultures and identities of the places in which it is spoken. Spanish and Latin American Studies will provide you with a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in other countries. Developing competence in Spanish will have an important place in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples.
There are two main components of the Spanish and Latin American Studies major. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the Spanish language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other people’s expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the Spanish language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of Spanish and Latin American cultures. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical, developmental and social productions.
This stream is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.
Placement Information
If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au
You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.
If you are admitted in your first year of study to ARTS2570 or higher on the grounds of your ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of your degree requirements.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Use the Spanish language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Articulate a broad body of knowledge about beliefs, ideas and information relevant to the Spanish-speaking world
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one’s own language and culture
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major stream in Spanish and Latin American Studies you must complete 60 units of credit in approved courses.
If you commence the language studies stream at Introductory Spanish B, you must go on to complete Intermediate Spanish B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 42 UOC in language or contextual courses (taught in English) plus the Level 3 capstone course.
If you commence the language studies stream at Intermediate Spanish B, you have completed the language requirement for the major. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 54 UOC in language or contextual courses (taught in English) plus the Level 3 capstone course.
If you commence the language studies stream at Introductory Spanish B, you must go on to complete Intermediate Spanish B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 42 UOC in language or contextual courses (taught in English) plus the Level 3 capstone course.
If you commence the language studies stream at Intermediate Spanish B, you have completed the language requirement for the major. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 54 UOC in language or contextual courses (taught in English) plus the Level 3 capstone course.
Introductory Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1570 Introductory Spanish A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1571 Introductory Spanish B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS2570 Intermediate Spanish A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2571 Intermediate Spanish B (6 UOC)
And
- Spanish and Latin American Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English) (12 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
And 18 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3570 Advanced Spanish A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3571 Advanced Spanish B (6 UOC)
- Spanish and Latin American Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Intermediate Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS2570 Intermediate Spanish A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2571 Intermediate Spanish B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete 24 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3570 Advanced Spanish A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3571 Advanced Spanish B (6 UOC)
- Spanish and Latin American Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Level 3
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
And
- Spanish and Latin American Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English) (18 UOC)
Spanish and Latin American Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2905 Frida Kahlo (6 UOC)
- ARTS3574 Latin American Cinema (6 UOC)
- ARTS3575 Spanish Popular Culture (6 UOC)
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the Spanish and Latin American Studies major stream:
- ARTS2750 Modern Latin America (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe's Age of Catastrophe (6 UOC)
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