Overview

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, … For more content click the Read More button below. 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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Articulate a broad body of knowledge about beliefs, ideas and information relevant to the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Scholars
2.
Use the Spanish language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
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Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one's own language and culture.
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Collaborate effectively with others.
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
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Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
  • Professionals
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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  • Global citizens
  • Professionals

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Introductory Language Core Courses

Intermediate Language Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Advanced Language Courses

Capstone Course6 Units of Credit:

Spanish and Latin American Contextual Studies

Cross-Institutional Prescribed Electives

Language Courses

Enrolment Disclaimer

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Additional Information

Language Studies for Commencing Mid-Year Students

If your language skills are assessed as Level A in Introductory you cannot commence study until Term 1.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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