ObjectivesThis course develops your Spanish language skills to a high level, and also gives you an understanding of key aspects of contemporary Latin America and Spain. We cover a range of literary, cultural, socio-economic and political developments, both for Latin America and Spain, and you can select modules to suit your preferences. You can take this course either for four years (with a one-year placement) or as a three-year course (with a one-semester placement).
Entry requirementsYou should have 200 points from at least two or more A-levels. These requirements may be varied in individual cases. Students may enter with A, AS level or GCSE or as beginners in Spanish. On registration, your language competence will be assessed and you will be allocated to the appropriate language level.
Academic titleBA Spanish & Latin American Studies
Course descriptionCourse structure
Single Honours students take eight modules at each of three levels. Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in this subject, plus four from your other subject. You may also choose a Major/Minor after level 1.
Level 1
* Spanish Language
* Introduction to Latin America
* Introduction to Spain
* Introduction to Language Studies
* Introduction to Intercultural Studies
* Introduction to Information Literacy
Level 2
* Spanish Language
* Post Civil War Film and Theatre in Spain
* Contemporary Latin America
* Latin American Novel and Short Story
* Spanish Politics and Government
* Representation of Women in Latin America and Spain
Level 3
* Spanish Language
* Translating Literary and Non literary Texts
* Contemporary Spanish Literature
* The Latin American Left
* Soap Opera and Film in Spain since the 1990s
* Current Socio-Political Trends