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Spanish

• Overview
• Qualifications
• Papers
• Major Subject and Programme Requirements
• Minor Subject Requirements
• Further Information

Website

http://www.otago.ac.nz/spanish

Overview

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is the official language for more than 300 million people and is spoken in Spain, Central and South America, Mexico, the United States, the Philippines and some parts of Africa. Within the Pacific Rim context, Spanish is expected to become a major language of communication in coming years.

Spanish-speaking countries account for an increasing proportion of world trade and are becoming important target markets for New Zealand exporters. The New Zealand government has also indicated a strong interest in developing cultural links with South America.

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Qualifications

• Diploma in Language (DipLang)
• Diploma in Language and Culture (DipLangC)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
• Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
• Master of Arts (MA)

Papers

See the full list of Spanish (SPAN) papers.

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Programme Requirements

Diploma in Language (DipLang) endorsed in Spanish

Papers
SPAN 131, SPAN 132, SPAN 231, SPAN 232, SPAN 233, SPAN 331, SPAN 332 Students admitted directly to papers at 200- or 300-level must replace their prerequisites with other papers in the subject concerned

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For a Diploma in Language and Culture (DipLangC) endorsed in Spanish

Papers
126 SPAN points, including at least 36 at 300-level: at least one of SPAN 232, SPAN 233, SPAN 331, SPAN 332, and at least four of SPAN 141, SPAN 242, SPAN 243, SPAN 341, SPAN 342, SPAN 343, SPAN 347, SPAN 348

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Spanish

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	SPAN 131 SPAN 132 SPAN 141 or PORT 141	18 18 18
200-level	SPAN 231 SPAN 232 One of SPAN 233, SPAN 242, SPAN 243	18 18 18
300-level	SPAN 331 SPAN 332 Two of SPAN 341, SPAN 342, SPAN 343, SPAN 347, SPAN 348	18 18 36
Plus	180 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts	180
Total		360

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Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Spanish

Stage	Papers	Points
1st stage	SPAN 131 or SPAN 141 SPAN 132 90 further points	18 18 90
2nd stage	SPAN 231 SPAN 232 SPAN 242 SPAN 243 48 further points	18 18 18 18 48
3rd stage	SPAN 331 SPAN 332 Three of SPAN 341, SPAN 342, SPAN 343, SPAN 347, SPAN 348, EURO 302 30 further points	18 18 54 30
4th stage	SPAN 441 SPAN 451 SPAN 489 SPAN 490	24 48 12 36

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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Spanish

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Spanish is the same as the fourth stage course for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.

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Minor Subject Requirements

Latin American Studies as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	SPAN 141 One of PORT 131, PORT 132, PORT 141, SPAN 131, SPAN 132	18 18
200-level	Two of MUSI 227, PORT 241, SPAN 243	36
300-level	One of SPAN 343, SPAN 347, SPAN 348	18
Total		90

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Spanish Culture as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	SPAN 131 SPAN 141	18 18
200-level	SPAN 242 or SPAN 243 EURO 202	18 18
300-level	One of SPAN 341, SPAN 342, SPAN 343, SPAN 347, SPAN 348	18
Total		90

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Spanish Language as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	SPAN 131 SPAN 132	18 18
200-level	SPAN 231 SPAN 232	18 18
300-level	SPAN 331 or SPAN 332	18
Total		90

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Further Information

Email us at languages@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page at http://www.otago.ac.nz/spanish