Spanish 7 (SPAN20022)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject is aimed at enabling students to substantially advance in their Spanish language and cultural learning. The main focus of this subject will be the linguistic analysis of Spanish texts as presented in the main literary genres which have shaped the Spanish and Latin American cultural and literary universe. Students will learn advanced Spanish language structures such as the use of complex verbal forms (subjunctive mode), and complex sentence structures through textual analysis, essay writing, oral presentation and in-class discussion. Students will learn how to write research papers in Spanish and to do close readings of a variety of genres (such as narratives, theatre, poetry, essay and film). In this subject, students will improve their oral skills by presenting and defending short critical essays in class. Furthermore, their advanced knowledge of the Spanish language will be promoted by studying, analysing and understanding sophisticated Spanish and Latin American canonical and non-canonical texts, as presented in major literary movements and periods.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to interpret academic and everyday communication across the comprehensive understanding of linguocultural genres in the target language relative to the entry level;
- understand and research the use of Spanish in real-life situations and be learn the specific fluency of linguo-cultural genres produced in the Spanish and Latin American economic, intellectual, cultural and social context;
- understand the linguo-cultural genres within their historical, cultural and anthropological differences within the Spanish-speaking communities from Spain and Latin-America;
- learn to research, using advanced critical theory as a tool to approach specific topics in the target language in order to link Spanish and Latin American popular together with academic language and culture;
- have researched diversity and background difference by critically using and evaluating main linguo-cultural genres as present in Spanish-speaking cultures and including the viewpoint of the target culture;
- be able to articulate intellectually sophisticated conversations with both native and non-native speakers in the target language about relevant research, historical and cultural topics in Spanish and Latin American genres as a bicultural and bilingual person;
- understand and research linguo-cultural genre theory both in English and Spanish showing autonomous, self-directed and academic-level skills;
- be able to confidently interact in applying and using linguo-cultural research topics in sophisticated conversations with both native and non-native speakers in the target language about the evolution of language and culture as present in Spanish and Latin American lincuo-cultural genres and texts and relate them to contemporary Spanish Speaking Australia and the Eastern Pacific Rim.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed research skills: through the study of advanced research methods as applied to the analysis of literary texts;
- have developed critical thinking: through in-class discussions and oral presentations;
- have learned cultural and linguistic text analysis: through the completion of critical reading of short literary analysis exercises and papers;
- have developed skills in the communication of knowledge and be able to defend critical ideas in public: through class presentations and class participation;
- have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts: through critical analysis of selected canonical and non-canonical texts;
- be able to demonstrate sophisticated textual analysis: through, test, essay and assignment writing.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN10008 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN20019 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN30015 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN30016 | Spanish 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- An oral presentation equivalent to 600 words during the semester [15%]
- A final paper with a focus on researching a specific literary genre (800 words) during the second half of the semester [20%]
- Two 1 hour tests (17%, 800 words each) during the semester [35%]
- In-class performance during the semester [5%]
- A 1.5 hour final exam (equivalent to 1000 words) during the examination period [25%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mara Favoretto Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 2 x 1.5-hour tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through:
- completion of Spanish 6; or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Spanish and Latin American Studies Major Graduate Diploma in Arts - Spanish and Latin American Studies Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Informal specialisation Spanish and Latin American Studies Breadth Track Spanish - Entry Point 5 - Breadth options
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 4 April 2025