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Spanish 6 (SPAN10008)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The focus of this subject will be on the development of the students as confident bicultural and bilingual speakers of the Spanish language, creating short fictional texts and films at a sophisticated level of oral and written language competence. Analysing a variety of oral and written fictional narratives, with an emphasis on authentic Spanish and Latin American short stories and short films, students will identify the diversity they represent and the distinct intellectual and creative contribution of Hispanic fiction to the world. This will allow students not only to understand the textual and cinematic structure of different genres, but also to create their own narratives in formal (project presentation, script development) and informal contexts (discussion, short film, short story, etc.). Students will gain an appreciation of the cultural and historical realities that have shaped artistic expression in the Spanish and Latin American modern and contemporary worlds and add their own intercultural contribution. They will become proficient in using complex sentence structures and verb forms and confident in communicating their own literary ideas in a range of media and fictional genres drawing on a wide variety of vocabulary, oral expressions and textual analysis skills. In addition, students will further cultivate their digital literacy and practice skills as well as a number of skills relevant to a workplace environment, such as problem-solving, teamwork, clear communication, project presentation, information literacy and professionalism.
Part of the assessment of this subject will contribute to the ePortfolio students develop in their Spanish and Latin American Studies subjects. This digital platform offers the opportunity to showcase relevant workplace skills and digital and intercultural competencies in the target language, as well as individual interests and ideas.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Interpret academic and everyday communication across a number of contexts, situations and genres in the target language, and more specifically the fictional genres of short story and short film;
- Understand the use of Spanish in real-life situations and identify the distinct features of fictional and non-fictional genres produced in Spanish and Latin American economic, intellectual, cultural and social contexts, with a particular emphasis on the fictional genres of short story and short film;
- Recognise the idiosyncratic differences within the Spanish-speaking communities in Spain, Latin-America and beyond;
- Apply critical theory to explore specific topics in the target language and draw links between Spanish and Latin American popular and academic language and culture through the fictional genres of short story and short film;
- Appreciate and respect diversity, background difference and distinct perspectives of Hispanic cultures by critically evaluating short stories and short films representing Spanish-speaking communities in the world;
- Articulate intellectually sophisticated conversations, as a bicultural and bilingual person, with both native and non‐native speakers in the target language about relevant historical, social and cultural topics in Hispanic stories and short films;
- Develop a deeper understanding of the lingo-cultural acquisition process both in English and Spanish, as autonomous, reflective and self-directed learners with academic-level skills;
- Produce a wide range of intellectually sophisticated written and oral communication, with a particular emphasis on the fictional genres of short story and short film, that demonstrate a sound understanding of genres, organisational patterns, vocabulary and linguistic structures in the target language.
Generic skills
- Initiated research skills;
- Enhanced critical thinking and analysis;
- Developed logical analysis strategies;
- Strengthened their ability to speak effectively in public;
- Enhanced information literacy skills;
- Cultivated their understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and their awareness of intercultural differences and openness to the world;
- Enhanced relevant digital literacy and practice skills;
- Enhanced relevant workplace skills.
Last updated: 3 June 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN10007 | Spanish 5 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN20018 | Spanish 5 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN30014 | Spanish 5 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
All students enrolling in Spanish for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll/resources/language-placement-testing
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN20019 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SPAN30015 | Spanish 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 3 June 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
On-line Task 1 (quizzes)
| Week 2 | 2% |
On-line Task 2 (quizzes)
| Week 4 | 2% |
On-line Task 3 (quizzes)
| Week 6 | 2% |
On-line Task 4 (quizzes)
| Week 8 | 2% |
On-line Task 5 (quizzes)
| Week 10 | 2% |
Microfiction Writing* (written assignment ('microrrelato'), individual)
| Week 3 | 5% |
Short Fiction Writing* (written assignment ('cuento corto'), individual)
| Week 5 | 15% |
Script Writing* (written assignment ('guion'), group project)
| Week 8 | 10% |
Short Film Project* (audiovisual assignment ('cortometraje'), group project)
| Week 10 | 15% |
Short Film Presentation* (Presentation and Self-Evaluation ('defensa'), group project)
| During Week 11 and 12 | 15% |
On-line exam 1 (Unit 4-5)
| Week 7 | 15% |
On-line exam 2 (Unit 4-6) (due by the end of the first week of the examination period)
| During the examination period | 15% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Note:
All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject.
For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.
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.
*A minimum of two assignments of those marked with an asterisk need to be included in an ePortfolio.
Last updated: 3 June 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Alfredo Martinez-Exposito Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 2 x 1.5-hour tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through:
- completion of Spanish 5; or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 3 June 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Blanco, José A. : Revista: Conversación sin barreras. Curso intermedio de lengua española. Boston, MA: Vista, 52018.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) Spanish and Latin American Studies Breadth Track Spanish - Entry Point 5 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 June 2023