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SPNL11-101: Spanish Language and Culture

Description

Spanish Language and Culture is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language. Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, spoken as an official language in over twenty countries and in many international organisations such as the United Nations or the European Union. Studying Spanish language, cultures and societies will expand your cultural and intercultural awareness and your ability to communicate effectively across cultural borders. It will also extend your global career opportunities.  Through content and language integrated approach, focusing on aspects of Spanish culture, the subject also aims to develop basic communicative proficiency in the Spanish Language. 

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: SPNL11-101
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate basic communicative proficiency in the Spanish language.
  2. Analyse the cultural and societal aspects of Spanish-speaking countries and their global significance.
  3. Develop cultural and intercultural awareness to communicate effectively across cultural borders.
  4. Evaluate the role of Spanish as an official language in international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union.
  5. Apply knowledge of Spanish language and culture to enhance global career opportunities.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for studentsโ€™ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 09/09/2024
Subject start: 09/09/2024
Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024