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 School of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Melbourne.

116-222 Intermediate Spanish B and 116-223 Intermediate Spanish D or 922-006 LaTrobe-Spanish Advanced 1B.

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.

Contribution to tutorial discussions 15% (throughout the semester), two essays 30% each (due during semester) and one test 25% (during the semester).

Materials to be supplied by the School