Spanish and Latin American Studies
About the programme
UCAS Code: BA Combined Honours (Y001)
You'll learn Spanish to a high level of expertise to prepare you for your intercalating year abroad and for subsequent employment.
Language courses are taught in Spanish using a communicative approach, but you will also get a thorough, interactive grammar course in Stage 1 and 2, and learn liaison interpreting in your final year.
Combined Honours students are expected to spend one third of their time on Spanish language study.
As well as Spanish language modules, optional modules cover aspects of language, culture and society in modern and contemporary Spain and in Latin American countries.
You can also choose from a wide range of subjects including:
- film
- history
- society
- linguistics and language acquisition
- modern literature
- popular culture
All Combined Honours students studying a language, go abroad for an intercalating year between Stages 2 and 3. You'll be based in a Spanish-speaking country, to develop your language knowledge and expertise.
When you return in Stage 3 you continue to study Spanish and optional non-language modules taught in Spanish.
You can also choose to write a dissertation on an approved topic focusing on Spain or Latin America or the use of Spanish in the contemporary world.
This is offered by the School of Modern Languages
You will follow either Level A (if you are a beginner) or Level B (if you have an A Level in Spanish).
Students study either 40 or 60 credits from the list below in Stage 1.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
Level A
Compulsory modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA1065 | Level A (HE Entry Level) Spanish I | 20 | 1 |
| SPA1066 | Level A (HE Entry Level) Spanish II (Pre-requisite SPA1065) | 20 | 2 |
Optional Modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Vaule | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 20 | 1&2 |
| SPA1019 | Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula | 20 | 1&2 |
Level B
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA1071 | Level B (HE Intermediate) Spanish | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS1010 | Introducción a América Latina | 20 | 1 |
| SML1018 | Introduction to Literature | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1019 | Introduction to Linguistics | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 20 | 1&2 |
| SPA1019 | Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula | 20 | 1&2 |
Students study 40, 60 or 80 credits from the lists below at Stage 2.
You follow either Level B or Level C, depending on what Level you studied at Stage 1.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
Level B
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA1070 | Level B (HE Intermediate) Spanish (Ex-Level A) | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS1010 | Introducción a América Latina | 20 | 1 |
| SML1018 | Introduction to Literature | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1019 | Introduction to Linguistics | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 20 | 1&2 |
| SPA1019 | Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula | 20 | 1&2 |
Level C
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish (Pre-requisite SPA1071) | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA2019 | World Spanish (pre-requisit SML1019; the Spanish seminar route) | 20 | 1 |
| SPA2021 | Introduction to Catalan |
20 | 1&2 |
| SPA2025 | Representaciones de Revolución, Dictadura y Democracia en España y América Latina | 20 | 1&2 |
| SPA2026 | Language Diversity in Spain | 20 | 2 |
| SPA2027 | Food, Football and Fiction: Constructing Catalan Cultural Identity | 20 | 1&2 |
| LAS2028 | Cultura y poder en América latina: debates desde la antropología | 20 | 1&2 |
| LAS2030 | Comparative History of Hispano-America and Brazil: from Independence to the Mexican Revolution (1789/1810-1917) | 20 | 1 |
| SML2014 | An Introduction to Italian language and Culture (Capped at 60) | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML2016 | Reading in Translation | 20 | 1 |
Students taking a language as a subject must spend an entire academic year abroad, between Stages 2 and 3, in a country where their chosen language is spoken. This will be your Intercalating Stage.
While abroad they shall take the following modules: SML3004 Year Abroad Tutor Posts (100 credits) and SML3006 Study Abroad (20 credits) or SML3007/ SML3008 Year Abroad Placement (20 credits).
Find further information about your Intercalating Year Abroad.
You follow either Level C or Level D.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
Level C
Compulsory module
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Vaule | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish (Pre-requisite SPA1071) | 20 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA2019 | World Spanish (pre-requisite SML2019; the Spanish seminar route) | 20 | 1 |
| SPA2025 | Representaciones de Revolución, Dictadura y Democracia en España y América Latina | 20 | 1&2 |
| SPA2026 | Language Diversity in Spain | 20 | 2 |
| SPA2027 | Food, Football and Fiction: Constructing Catalan Cultural Identity | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML2016 | Reading in Translation | 20 | 1 |
| LAS2028 | Cultura y poder an América latina: debates desde la antropología | 20 | 1&2 |
| LAS2030 | Comparative History of Hispano-America and Brazil: from Independence to the Mexican Revolution (1789/1810-1917) | 20 | 1 |
Additional Optional Modules:
Students studying Level C Spanish are allowed, with DPD permission, to study one of the following Level D optional modules listed below on the condition that they achieved a Stage 2 average of 60 and a mark of 60 or above in SPA1071:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS4005 | Language Endangerment and Revitalisation | 20 | 2 |
| LAS4007 | Latin American Art and Theory | 20 | 2 |
Level D
Compulsory module
Compulsory module SPA4081 plus EITHER SPA4082 OR SPA4083:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA4081 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Advanced Writing Skills-Summary/report writing at a high level of proficiency- Translation from English into the target language |
10 | 1&2 |
| SPA4082 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Language for Professional & Academic Purposes-Advanced speaking (in a semi-professional and academic context)- Advanced listening and critical reporting skills |
10 | 1&2 |
| SPA4083 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Translation & Interpreting- Liaison Interpreting (in a semi-professional context)- Translation from the target language into English |
10 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS4005 | Language Endangerment and Revitalisation in Latin America | 20 | 2 |
| LAS4007 | Latin American Art and Theory | 20 | 2 |
| LAS4010 | Cultura y Política en Colombia | 20 | 1 |
| SPA4002 | Intermediate Catalan (Pre-requisite SML1019) | 20 | 1&2 |
| SPA4005 | Cultura Popular en España y Cuba | 20 | 1 |
| SPA4007 | Spanish and Romance word analysis (Pre-requisite SPA2019) | 20 | 2 |
| SML4003 | Advocaating and Teaching Languages in Schools | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML4004 | Intermediate Italian (Pre-requisite SML2014) (Capped at 40) | 20 | 1&2 |
| SML4099 | Dissertation | 20 | 1&2 |
Get in touch
If you have any questions about choosing this subject as part of your Combined Honours degree, contact us and we'll be more than happy to help.
Subject adviser
Patricia Oliart, School of Modern Languages