LaTrobe-Spanish Language & Culture 1A

Subject 922-005 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1.5 hours of practical classes per week and 1.5 hours of seminars per week
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Prerequisites: VCE Spanish or an approved equivalent.
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Coordinator

Ms Ana Maria Ducasse
Subject Overview:

This subject focuses on practical Spanish language and grammar, with an introduction to modern Spanish and Latin American culture. Written texts, radio and TV material, films and literary texts will be used to sharpen and develop performance in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and to broaden the student's knowledge of Hispanic culture.

Assessment: A 1-hour test 30% (at the end of semester), written work of 2,500 words 55% and oral/aural work 15%. Students must pass the end of semester written test in order to pass the subject.
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Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Environments
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • enhanced analytical skills;

  • enhanced observational skills;

  • enhanced communication skills.

  • enhanced critical skills.
Notes:

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Modern Languages (Spanish)

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