Undergraduate - Area of Study Spanish and Latin American language and studies

Spanish and Latin American studies are designed for students wishing to specialise in the Spanish language and Spanish and Latin American cultures, societies, literature, film and linguistics, and also for those requiring a broad education in the humanities. Language study is a compulsory part of Spanish and Latin American studies and is designed to enable students to develop a high level of communicative competence (including specialised registers and translation skills). The study of Spanish and Latin American history and culture is conducted from first year. Optional units, covering Spain and Latin America, are introduced from the second year, and aim to develop a critical awareness of fundamental areas of Spanish and Latin American studies including linguistics, literature, cultural theory and film. All programs develop writing and research skills appropriate to advanced independent study.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Spanish and Latin American studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Non-arts students

In some non-arts courses students are able to take arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who want to study a language as part of their non-arts course should discuss with the managing faculty of their course:

• whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
• how many units/credit points they may or must study and at what year-level/s
• how to select the appropriate language units in which to enrol.

Language Study Abroad program

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Language Study Abroad Program in Spain or Latin America. The Spanish and Latin American studies program has exchange agreements with three universities in Chile, Mexico and Spain (Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain, and Tec de Monterrey, Mexico). Students should contact the program study abroad coordinators as early as possible for further details on the units they may take abroad.

Students can choose to study an intensive language-culture course at an overseas institution in a Spanish and Latin American nation in semesters one or two, or over summer. For detailed information see the Spanish and Latin American studies program.

Note: depending on the teaching institution, Spanish and Latin American study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study grants.

Students must obtain written approval from the Spanish and Latin American studies program before enrolling. For further details contact Marisa Cordella at Marisa.Cordella@arts.monash.edu.au.

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of compulsory language units
• 18 points of compulsory language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six compulsory language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

Note: students may replace some of their compulsory language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point

Students wishing to undertake Spanish and Latin American studies have the option of starting at one of three entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a Spanish and Latin American studies major, however students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow, must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Spanish and Latin American major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of Spanish.

• ATS1191 Spanish introductory 1
• ATS1192 Spanish introductory 2
• ATS2193 Spanish intermediate 1
• ATS2194 Spanish intermediate 2
• ATS3195 Spanish proficient 1
• ATS3196 Spanish proficient 2
• two third year level electives from the list of electives below

Spanish and Latin American major, entry point 2

For students who have completed IB (ab initio) VCE Spanish or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• ATS2193 Spanish intermediate 1
• ATS2194 Spanish intermediate 2
• ATS3195 Spanish proficient 1
• ATS3196 Spanish proficient 2
• ATS3197 Spanish advanced 1
• ATS3198 Spanish advanced 2
• two third year level electives from the list of electives below

Spanish and Latin American major, entry point 3

For students who have completed VCE Spanish or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• ATS2195 Spanish proficient 1
• ATS2196 Spanish proficient 2
• ATS3197 Spanish advanced 1
• ATS3198 Spanish advanced 2
• four third year level electives from the list of electives below

Language Study Abroad units

• ATS1201 Spanish study abroad program 1A
• ATS1202 Spanish study abroad program 1B
• ATS1204 Spanish study abroad program summer A
• ATS1205 Spanish study abroad program summer B
• ATS2201 Spanish study abroad program (cannot be counted as part of a minor in Spanish)
• ATS2204 Spanish study abroad program summer A
• ATS2205 Spanish study abroad program summer B
• ATS3201 Spanish study abroad program 3A
• ATS3202 Spanish study abroad program 3B

Elective units

• ATS2203 Spanish individual option**
• ATS2340/ATS3340 Introduction to peace and security studies
• ATS3203 Spanish individual option
• ATS2207/ATS3207 Hispanic film
• ATS2209/ATS3209 Spanish linguistics in trading and communication
• ATS3204 Culture and identity in Latin America
• ATS3205 Dictatorship and democracy in contemporary Spanish fiction
• ATS3206 Contesting cultures and identities in modern Spain
• ATS3817 Literary theory and critical practice

** Cannot be counted as part of a minor sequence in Spanish if completed overseas.

Diplomas

• 2201 Diploma in Languages
• 2552 Diploma of Tertiary Studies

Bachelors

Single degrees

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 3920 Bachelor of Arts - at Sunway
• 4073 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
• 1638 Bachelor of Arts as a Participant in the Dean's Scholars Program
• 3914 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)
• 3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 4077 Bachelor of Arts (International)
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Professional Communication)
• 1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• 1719 Bachelor of Behavioural Science
• 2476 Bachelor of Communication - at Sunway
• 1731 Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
• 4042 Bachelor of Journalism
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters
• 1144 Bachelor of Performing Arts
• 1275 Bachelor of Professional Communication
• 4086 Bachelor of Social Science

Double degrees

• 3277 Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
• 0550 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• 0553 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
• 0555 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Management)
• 0556 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• 0542 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce
• 0170 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics
• 1541 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education-primary
• 1641 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education-secondary
• 0080 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
• 3054 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music
• 0530 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
• 3426 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Theology
• 3779 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Visual Arts
• 1807 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Business and Commerce
• 1806 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
• 4208 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Education
• 4089 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts
• 4403 Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Commerce
• 3537 Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Science
• 2131 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) and Bachelor of Science
• 1798 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
• 1941 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Communication
• 4423 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Professional Communication
• 4075 Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling and Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health)
• 4076 Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling and Diploma of Disability
• 0116 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
• 3281 Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
• 1945 Bachelor of Professional Communication and Diploma of Professional Writing