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

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

• ATS1204 Spanish study abroad program summer A
• ATS1205 Spanish study abroad program summer B
• ATS2131 LCL language study abroad 2A
• ATS2132 LCL language study abroad 2B
• ATS2133 LCL language study abroad 2C
• ATS2134 LCL language study abroad 2D
• ATS2204 Spanish study abroad program summer A
• ATS2205 Spanish study abroad program summer B
• ATS3131 LCL Language study abroad 3A
• ATS3132 LCL Language study abroad 3B
• ATS3133 LCL Language study abroad 3C
• ATS3134 LCL Language study abroad 3D

Elective units

• ATS2058 Catalan introductory 1
• ATS2059 Catalan introductory 2
• ATS2203/ATS3203 Spanish individual option*
• ATS2207/ATS3207 Hispanic film
• ATS2209/ATS3209 Spanish linguistics in trading and communication
• ATS2340/ATS3340 Introduction to peace and security studies
• ATS3040 Cultures of remembrance
• ATS3083 Translating across cultures
• ATS3204 Culture and identity in Latin America
• ATS3205 Dictatorship and democracy in contemporary Spanish fiction
• ATS3206 Contesting cultures and identities in modern Spain
• ATS3525 The Idea of Europe
• ATS3816 The social context of language learning
• ATS3817 Literary theory and critical practice

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