922-009 LaTrobe-Spanish Advanced 3A

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details.

60% or higher in 922-011 or 922-215 or 922-216 or approval of the subject coordinator.

This is an advanced language subject which will focus on: (i) aural, oral and written language skills at an advanced level; (ii) aspects of diverse registers of Spanish language and regional variations; (iii) aspects of Spanish and Latin American culture. Students will work with a range of audio, audio-visual and written materials drawn primarily from cinema, television, radio and press.

• enhanced analytical skills;

• enhanced observational skills;

• enhanced communication skills.

• enhanced critical skills.

Written work comprising: an 800-word practical exercise 20%, two 350-word practical exercises 15%, regular oral/aural exercises including two listening comprehensions 15%, two oral presentations 20% and a 1.5-hour test 30% (due at the end of semester). Special assignments for 4th-year students. Students must pass the end of semester written test in order to pass the subject.