Key facts
UNE unit code: SPAN102
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Join the 550 million people across the globe who are able to communicate in Spanish and future proof your career prospects by demonstrating your dedication and your competence as a student and as a communicator.
This unit provides you with an extension of the basic communication skills in spoken and written Spanish through the use of electronic media, composition, comprehension, and oral practice for students with an initial knowledge of Spanish.
Learning Spanish will also give you an insight into contemporary Hispanic culture and society.
Enrol now to study this unit online at UNE, a world-class, flexible learning environment.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Students with substantial knowledge of Spanish, equivalent to HSC Spanish Continuers or above, should enrol at 200 level.
Students with existing competence in Spanish (including HSC Spanish Beginners) who are unsure of their current level of competence should take a placement test.
First language (Spanish) speakers may not enrol in Spanish language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Students may be able to obtain credit for their prior knowledge of the language under the University Admission Credit and Enrolment Guidelines.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate extended elementary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in everyday Spanish language;
- further utilise elementary structures and functions of the Spanish language, in particular grammatical structures;
- communicate in Spanish with some depth on selected topics of everyday life;
- apply further knowledge of Hispanic cultural and social norms and Hispanic society; and
- use cognitive skills to analyse and synthesise information when communicating at an elementary level.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Written language assessment No. Words: 450 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Written language assessment No. Words: 450 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 3: Oral Interview 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | This will take place via an online platform, ten-minutes (approx.) No. Words: 650 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 4: Oral Interview 2 - Assurance Task 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | This will take place via an online platform, ten-minutes (approx.) Students must achieve at least 25/50 across both Assurance Tasks in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 650 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 5: Oral Final Exam - Assurance Task 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | This will take place via an online platform, fifteen-minutes (approx.) Students must achieve at least 25/50 across both Assurance Tasks in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 800 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 6: Participation | No | 10% | All offerings | Structured online participation (Tutorials and/or forums) No. Words: 250 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
501 Verbs in Spanish
ISBN: 9781506293561
Kendris, C. and Kendris, T., Barron's Educational Series 10th ed. 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
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