Overview

The major stream in Spanish Studies will enable you to study Spanish 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 their knowledge of the Spanish language, but also gain intercultural awareness and … For more content click the Read More button below. This stream is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels. Placement Information Students who wish to enrol in a language course without completing the necessary prerequisites are required to complete an online placement application form before the commencement of the term. For more information, please see the School Website. For students admitted in their first year of study to ARTS2570 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of 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
  • Scholars
3.
Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one's own language and culture
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
4.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
5.
Collaborate effectively with others
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
6.
Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
  • Professionals
  • Global citizens
7.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
8.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
9.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
10.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
11.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
12.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
13.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
  • Professionals

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

Diploma in Language Studies - Dip Lang Studies3417 - Language Studies

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Introductory Language Courses

Intermediate Language Courses

Advanced Language Courses

Commencing Mid-Year

Language Courses

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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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