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Offered By:	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Academic Contact:	Dr Daniel Martin, B Science Tucumán, MA Delaware, PhD ANU

Spanish is a major language. It is the national language of Spain and most of Central and South America.  It is a major second language in the United States.  It is a language rich in literature, significant in international affairs and trade and, in the Australian context, a vibrant community language.

The primary goal of the Spanish major is to develop proficiency in students' communication skills so they can function linguistically in a natural, spontaneous and efficient way in a Spanish-speaking environment. It also gives students the opportunity to become familiar with the main social, political, economic and cultural issues of Latin American and Spanish societies. This is achieved by the use of a communicative methodology in all courses.

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge of Spanish is required for Introductory Spanish SPAN1001. New students who already have some knowledge of the language are required to sit for a placement test before enrolling to determine the level at which they should enrol.

Requirements

1. Major for beginners (introductory):
   Spanish Studies - Introductory 1 SPAN1001, Introductory 2 SPAN1002, Continuing 1 SPAN2001, Continuing 2 SPAN2002, Intermediate 1 SPAN3001, Intermediate 2 SPAN3002, Advanced 1 SPAN3003, or one thematic* course
   
2. Major for post-beginners (continuing):
   Continuing 1 SPAN2001, Continuing 2 SPAN2002, Intermediate 1 SPAN3001, Intermediate 2 SPAN3002, Advanced 1 SPAN3003, Advanced 2 SPAN3004 plus one thematic* course
   
3. Major for students with adequate competence (intermediate):
   Intermediate 1 SPAN3001, Intermediate 2 SPAN3002, Advanced 1 SPAN3003, Advanced 2 SPAN3004 plus three thematic* courses
   
4. Major for students with advanced language competence (advanced):
   Advanced 1 SPAN3003, Advanced 2 SPAN3004 plus five thematic* courses

* There are two kinds of thematic courses: Spanish-specific and common (to the Modern European Languages); inclusion of the latter in the major requires the permission of the Convener. Translation courses (LANG3001 and LANG3002), where the language used is Spanish, can also be considered among the thematic courses in the advanced version of the major, with the approval of the Convenor.

Transitional arrangements for students who commenced their Spanish major at the University of Canberra, please click the details link above, or click here.

For information on entry requirements for Honours in Spanish click here.