Spanish and Latin American Studies
Campus availability: Clayton
For further information relating to Spanish and Latin American Studies students should contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.
- Codes and titles for language programs (information for students who started studying a language prior to 2004)
- Entry and exit points (how to start and finish in a language)
- Information for non-Arts students
Students who exit at level 10 (or equivalent elective) or above will be awarded an Advanced Spanish and Latin American major, students who exit below level 10 (or equivalent elective) will be awarded a Basic Spanish and Latin American major.
Right of School to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment:
The Spanish and Latin American Studies Program Convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the Program Convenor.
Language Study Abroad Program
Students can choose to study an intensive language-culture course at an overseas institution in a Spanish and Latin American nation in Semesters One, Two, or over Summer. For detailed information see the Spanish and Latin American Studies Program.
Please note: depending on the teaching institution, Spanish and Latin American study abroad units may be HECS-HELP liable or only available on a fee-paying basis.
Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study Grants.
For a full list of units see Spanish and Latin American Studies: Language Study Abroad Units. You must obtain written approval from the Spanish and Latin American Studies Program before enrolling. For further details, please contact Marisa Cordella.
Teaching language requirements:
If you intend to teach language you will need to complete an Advanced major with a proficiency level exit point of at least 10 (e.g. SPN3100).
First-year sequence
A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.
Minor sequence:
Students complete a standard minor chosen from EITHER 24 points of core language units OR 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.
Major sequence:
Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.