116-214 Introduction to the Hispanic World

This subject is compulsory for all second year (intermediate stream) and third-year (beginners stream) post-intermediate Spanish students. It is also compulsory for second-year Spanish students in the advanced stream.

This subject is taught by the Department of French, Italian and Spanish Studies at the University of Melbourne.

116-222 Intermediate Spanish B and 116-223 Intermediate Spanish D or 922-006 and 922-210

Spanish is the first language of 23 countries which span two continents and the second language in the United States of America. Using this diversity as a starting point, this subject explores a variety of creative works from Latin America, Spain and the Spanish-speaking population of North America, all of which reflect important social and political aspects of the contemporary Hispanic world.

• enhanced analytical skills;

• enhanced observational skills;

• enhanced communication skills.

• enhanced critical skills.

A 20-minute class presentation 30% (due during semester), a 1-hour written exam 30% (due during semester), a 2000-word essay 40% (due at the end of semester).

Materials supplied by the Department.