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Spanish Studies 1

Undergraduate | MAQ-SLAX1010 | 2022

Previously MAQ-SLAX101

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Start your exploration of the Spanish language. Expose yourself to Spanish writings and conversational scenarios. Articulate words, phrases, names and sentences. Learn to read, write, speak and comprehend some Spanish to a basic level.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
18 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Spanish Studies 1

About this subject

  • On successful completion you will be able to:

    1. Develop elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
    2. Identify, describe and evaluate a few aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies.
    3. Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at elementary level.
    4. Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
    5. Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use in both Spanish and English.

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-SPS101 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-SLAX101 (Not currently available)

Others

Info: Not to count for credit for students who completed HSC Spanish Extension or Continuers Band 4 and above
NCCW (pre-2020 units): SPS101, SPN101, SLAX101
NCCW (2020 and onwards): SLAS1010 Spanish Studies 1

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

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