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Spanish (Castilian) is one of the world's major languages, spoken by over 400 million people and the official language of 22 countries, as well as being one of the official languages of the European Union. Portuguese, also an official European Union language, is the second most widely spoken of the Romance languages after Spanish, having approximately 200 million speakers across four continents and Oceania. Catalan, the language of Catalonia and its capital Barcelona, has its own rich culture and history.
The Spanish Department at La Trobe University provides a comprehensive range of subjects within the general area of Hispanic and Iberian language. By complementary course arrangements, students of the University of Melbourne may study Spanish, Portuguese language in both its forms (those of Portugal and Brazil), Catalan, and Peninsular and Latin American literature, culture and linguistics. Students may complete a major in Spanish or Ibero-American studies.
Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Art office for application forms and details.
Spanish 1B, 1C and 2B will be taught at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. Subject to sufficient enrolments, and subject to teacher availability, other classes may also be held at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus.
Studies in Spanish, Portuguese or Catalan cannot be undertaken in conjunction with any other complementary course language subjects.
A major in Spanish (or Ibero-American studies for students undertaking Catalan or Portuguese in later years) is usually only possible for students who commence Spanish study during the first year of their BA. Students commencing Spanish during later years may not be able to complete a major in Spanish or Ibero-American studies due to the structural constraints of the BA degree.
The Spanish Department at La Trobe University offers three streams of Spanish:
Beginners
The beginners stream is available to students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.
Intermediate
The intermediate stream is usually only available to students who have undertaken four or five years of secondary school Spanish or an approved equivalent, but not to those who have sat for VCE Spanish or an equivalent.
Post-VCE
The post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained at least a pass in VCE Spanish or an approved equivalent.
The Spanish Department at La Trobe University offers two levels of Portuguese:
Introductory
The introductory level of Portuguese is available to students with little or no prior knowledge of Portuguese but who have successfully completed at least one year of study in another Romance language.
Advanced
The more advanced level of Portuguese is only available to students who have undertaken the introductory year or an approved equivalent, such as VCE Portuguese.
The Spanish Department at La Trobe University at present offers one level of Catalan:
Introductory
The introductory level of Catalan is available to students with little or no prior knowledge of Catalan but who have successfully completed at least one year of study in another Romance language.
The Department determines the language stream or level in which a student is to enrol. Placement is based on VCE results, other language study records or a placement test.
Enrolment remains provisional until confirmed, or, alternatively, altered according to the student's needs as determined by the Department during the first two weeks of teaching. As far as possible, the Department will notify students of any changes to their stream enrolment during the first two weeks of semester. Where a change is made in the third or fourth week of semester it will be reported to the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) at the University of Melbourne.
A major in Spanish usually consists of 125 points comprising:
four first year subjects in Spanish (37.5 points) and;
two second year subjects in Spanish (37.5 points) and;
third year Spanish subjects (totalling at least 50 points).
A major in Spanish usually takes one of the following forms:
| Beginners stream | ||
|---|---|---|
| First year | Points | |
| 922-001 LaTrobe-1B1:Beginners Spanish 1 | 12.5 | |
| 922-207 LaTrobe-1B2:Beginners Spanish 1 | 6.25 | |
| 922-002 LaTrobe-1B3:Beginners Spanish 1 | 12.5 | |
| 922-208 LaTrobe-1B4:Beginners Spanish 1 | 6.25 | |
| Second year | ||
| 922-213 LaTrobe-2B1:Beginners Spanish 2 | 18.75 | |
| 922-214 LaTrobe-2B2:Beginners Spanish 2 | 18.75 | |
| Third year | ||
| 922-215 LaTrobe-3B1:Beginners Spanish 3 | 18.75 | |
| 922-216 LaTrobe-3B2:Beginners Spanish 3 | 18.75 | |
| One 12.5 point optional third year subject. | ||
| Intermediate stream | ||
|---|---|---|
| First year | Points | |
| 922-003 LaTrobe-1C1:Intermediate Spanish 1 | 12.5 | |
| 922-211 LaTrobe-1C2:Intermediate Spanish 1 | 6.25 | |
| 922-004 LaTrobe-1C3:Intermediate Spanish 1 | 12.5 | |
| 922-212 LaTrobe-1C4:Intermediate Spanish 1 | 6.25 | |
| Second year | ||
| 922-007 LaTrobe-2C1:Intermediate Spanish 2 | 18.75 | |
| 922-008 LaTrobe-2C2:Intermediate Spanish 2 | 18.75 | |
| Third year | ||
| 922-009 LaTrobe-3/4AL:Advanced Spanish Language | 18.75 | |
| Optional third year subjects (totalling at least 37.5 points). | ||
| Post-VCE stream | ||
|---|---|---|
| First year | Points | |
| 922-005 LaTrobe-1A1:Advanced Spanish 1 | 12.5 | |
| 922-209 LaTrobe-1A2:Advanced Spanish 1 | 6.25 | |
| 922-006 LaTrobe-1A3:Advanced Spanish 1 | 12.5 | |
| 922-210 LaTrobe-1A4:Advanced Spanish 1 | 6.25 | |
| Second year | ||
| 922-010 LaTrobe-2A1:Spanish Language & Culture | 18.75 | |
| 922-011 LaTrobe-2A2:Spanish Language & Culture | 18.75 | |
| Third year | ||
| 922-009 LaTrobe-3/4AL:Advanced Spanish Language | 18.75 | |
| Optional third year subjects (totalling at least 37.5 points). | ||
Any student considering this major must have the approval of the head of the Spanish Department at La Trobe University.
A major in Ibero-American Studies usually consists of 125 points comprising:
two first year subjects in Spanish (37.5 points) and;
two second year subjects in Spanish and/or Portuguese (37.5 points) and;
third year subjects of Spanish and/or Portuguese or Catalan (totalling at least 50 points).
| Portuguese | ||
|---|---|---|
| First year | Points | |
| Two semester subjects of Spanish. | 37.5 | |
| Second year | ||
| Two semester subjects of Spanish. | 37.5 | |
| or | ||
| 922-032 LaTrobe-2/3P1:Introductory Portuguese | 18.75 | |
| 922-033 LaTrobe-2/3P2:Introductory Portuguese | 18.75 | |
| Third year | ||
| 922-021 LaTrobe-2/3PA1:Advanced Portuguese | 18.75 | |
| 922-022 LaTrobe-2/3PA2:Advanced Portuguese | 18.75 | |
| Optional third year subject. | 12.5 | |
| Catalan | ||
|---|---|---|
| First year | Points | |
| Two semester subjects of Spanish. | 37.5 | |
| Second year | ||
| Two semester subjects of Spanish. | 37.5 | |
| Third year | ||
| 922-023 LaTrobe-2/3N1:Catalan | 18.75 | |
| 922-024 LaTrobe-2/3N2:Catalan | 18.75 | |
| Optional third year subject. | 12.5 | |
Honours in Spanish must be combined with honours in another area of study within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne.
The prerequisites for entry to Fourth Year Honours in Spanish are:
completion of all the requirements for the BA and;
completion of a major in Spanish or Ibero-American studies and;
completion of a major in the combined area of study and;
an average grade of H2B or higher over the second/third year subjects of the Spanish or Ibero-American studies major.
Entry to honours must be approved by the head of the Spanish Department at La Trobe and the Faculty of Arts honours course adviser.
Students who have completed the above major in the advanced or intermediate streams at Melbourne will be eligible to be considered for pure honours at La Trobe University; however students who have completed the above major for beginners stream may be required to complete extra subjects before being considered for the pure honours offered at La Trobe.
Students interested in undertaking pure honours in Spanish or Ibero-American studies should consult with the honours coordinator at La Trobe University.
Students undertaking combined honours in Spanish and another area of study must complete:
922-217 LaTrobe-Spanish Thesis or 922-130 LaTrobe-Spanish Thesis (MYE) (37.5 points) and;;
two honours subjects in Spanish (25 points) and;
three honours subjects in the combined area of study (37.5 points).
or
honours thesis in the combined area of study (37.5 points) and;
two honours subjects in the combined area of study (25 points) and;
three honours subjects in Spanish (37.5 points).
Students are encouraged to take in-country studies in Spanish, Catalan or Portuguese speaking countries or areas.
The subjects 922-015 LaTrobe-2/3SAP:Spanish Study Abroad and 922-034 LaTrobe-2/3SAL:Study in Latin America are designed to facilitate such study with pre-organised courses and credit for approved students. Credit may also be granted for other approved subjects. Scholarships are also available to assist with expenses.
Studying Spanish, Catalan or Portuguese can be a great advantage to a wide range of professions. These include tourism and hospitality, teaching and the education sector, translating and interpreting, multicultural radio, television and journalism, the health and welfare sectors, the public service sector, non-government and aid organisations.
A BA and BA (Honours) with a major in Spanish or Ibero-American studies can lead to the completion of higher degrees such as masters and doctorates in Spanish or Ibero-American studies at La Trobe University and at universities around the world.
Office for Complementary Language Studies
Room 536, Fifth Floor
East Tower, John Medley Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 5518 (or at La Trobe 9479 2428)
Fax: +61 3 8344 0194
Web: http://www.languages.unimelb.edu.au/
922-001 LaTrobe-1B1:Beginners Spanish 1
922-207 LaTrobe-1B2:Beginners Spanish 1
922-002 LaTrobe-1B3:Beginners Spanish 1
922-208 LaTrobe-1B4:Beginners Spanish 1
922-003 LaTrobe-1C1:Intermediate Spanish 1
922-211 LaTrobe-1C2:Intermediate Spanish 1
922-004 LaTrobe-1C3:Intermediate Spanish 1
922-212 LaTrobe-1C4:Intermediate Spanish 1
922-005 LaTrobe-1A1:Advanced Spanish 1
922-209 LaTrobe-1A2:Advanced Spanish 1
922-006 LaTrobe-1A3:Advanced Spanish 1
922-210 LaTrobe-1A4:Advanced Spanish 1
922-010 LaTrobe-2A1:Spanish Language & Culture
922-011 LaTrobe-2A2:Spanish Language & Culture
922-213 LaTrobe-2B1:Beginners Spanish 2
922-214 LaTrobe-2B2:Beginners Spanish 2
922-007 LaTrobe-2C1:Intermediate Spanish 2
922-008 LaTrobe-2C2:Intermediate Spanish 2
922-215 LaTrobe-3B1:Beginners Spanish 3
922-216 LaTrobe-3B2:Beginners Spanish 3
922-023 LaTrobe-2/3N1:Catalan
922-024 LaTrobe-2/3N2:Catalan
922-032 LaTrobe-2/3P1:Introductory Portuguese
922-033 LaTrobe-2/3P2:Introductory Portuguese
922-021 LaTrobe-2/3PA1:Advanced Portuguese
922-022 LaTrobe-2/3PA2:Advanced Portuguese
922-012 LaTrobe-2/3LAC:Latin American Context
922-016 LaTrobe-2/3SC:The Spanish Context
922-015 LaTrobe-2/3SAP:Spanish Study Abroad
922-034 LaTrobe-2/3SAL:Study in Latin America
922-009 LaTrobe-3/4AL:Advanced Spanish Language
922-017 LaTrobe-3/4CW: Spanish Women Writers
922-018 LaTrobe-3/4LL:Latin American Literature
922-035 LaTrobe-3/4RCA:Reading Course A
922-036 LaTrobe-3/4RCB:Reading Course B
922-217 LaTrobe-Spanish Thesis
922-130 LaTrobe-Spanish Thesis (MYE)
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