Spanish/Latin American Studies - SPANH23502
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3502 - Commerce
Award(s):
Bachelor of Commerce (Minor)
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Stream Outline
This stream structure is for the following students:
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
The minor 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.
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.
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
The minor 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.
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 basic user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Identify beliefs, ideas and information relevant to the Spanish-speaking world
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a minor stream in Spanish and Latin American Studies you must complete 24 units of credit in approved courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory Spanish B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate Spanish B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory Spanish B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate Spanish B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language 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 12 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2570 Intermediate Spanish A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2571 Intermediate 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 12 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)
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 minor stream:
- ARTS2750 Modern Latin America (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe's Age of Catastrophe (6 UOC)
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