Diploma of Spanish
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Diploma of Spanish |
| Course credit points | 8 |
| Deakin course code | A224 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2017 to 2026. |
| Campus | Offered to continuing students only, Online. |
| Final intake | The final intake to this course was in Trimester 1, 2026. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive. |
| Duration | 3 years part-time |
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Critically analyse language systems (pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and sociolinguistic practices) and culture, and apply these to the language of study |
| Communicate effectively in the language of study in a range of contexts using appropriate grammar, syntax, pronunciation and sociolinguistic practices in the language of study |
| Evaluate online technologies and new media for engagement with authentic material in the language of study, as well as for autonomous language study |
| Critically evaluate information relating to and expressed in the language of study including analysing relevant socio-cultural contexts |
| Identify linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and apply knowledge of the systems of the language of study to propose solutions |
| Apply a range of short- and long-term strategies in order to maintain and progress engagement with the language of study |
| Collaborate with others to address challenges in specific cultural and linguistic contexts |
| Using the language of study, analyse issues in diverse global contexts |
Approved by Faculty Board November 2021
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Diploma of Spanish you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 8 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Note: This course is part-time only
Course structure
Major -no prior language
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Spanish major sequence
For students with no prior language study.
Level 1
| ALS100 | Hola!: Welcome to the Hispanic World, Its Language and Cultures |
| ALS150 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Level 2
| ALS200 | Building Language Skills for Real Life Spanish Use |
| ALS225 | Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World Through Its Arts, Histories and Cultures |
| ALS250 | Spanish in Diverse Contexts: Language and Societies in the Spanish Speaking World ^ |
Level 3
| ALS300 | Getting into the Flow: Building Fluency and Competency in Spanish |
| ALS325 | Cultures of Resistance in the Spanish - Speaking World |
| ALS350 | Engaging the Contemporary Hispanic World with Fluency |
Major - level 2
Spanish major sequence
For students who have completed Spanish at Year 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Level 1
| ALS200 | Building Language Skills for Real Life Spanish Use |
| ALS225 | Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World Through Its Arts, Histories and Cultures |
| ALS250 | Spanish in Diverse Contexts: Language and Societies in the Spanish Speaking World ^ |
^ALS250 Spanish in Diverse Contexts: Language and Societies in the Spanish Speaking World [recoded to ALS301 from 2028]
Level 2
| ALS300 | Getting into the Flow: Building Fluency and Competency in Spanish |
| ALS325 | Cultures of Resistance in the Spanish - Speaking World |
| ALS350 | Engaging the Contemporary Hispanic World with Fluency |
Level 3
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages * |
| AIX301 | Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages ^ |
ALS360 Selected Topics in Spanish [No longer available for enrolment, AIX300 replaces this unit]
ALS370 Advanced Topics in Spanish [No longer available for enrolment, AIX301 replaces this unit]
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.