ATS1191 Spanish introductory 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS1191 Spanish introductory 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1191
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1191
2 units list ATS1191 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
ATS1191 is aimed at students with no previous experience of the Spanish language. It provides an integrated, innovative and communicatively oriented Spanish course which develops all-round competence in the basic structures of the language. In addition, students are introduced to key aspects of Spanish and Latin American cultures and societies.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online testOther10%
- Online testOther10%
- Online testOther10%
- Online testOther25%
- Online testOther5%
- Online testOther15%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation10%
- Quiz/QuizzesOther15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Converse in Spanish for 5 to 10 minutes about present and future activities.
- 2
Use the following tenses: the present habitual, the present progressive and the informal future.
- 3
Write compositions of up to 100 words in Spanish, with the help of a Spanish-English dictionary and a reference grammar.
- 4
Engage in conversations and discussions in Spanish, about themselves, their family and friends.
- 5
Read and comprehend texts in Spanish of up to 500 words.
- 6
Demonstrate an understanding of key aspects of Hispanic cultures and societies.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Seminars12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Where it fits
ATS1191 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1191?
ATS1191 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1191?
ATS1191 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS1192 and ATS2193. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is ATS1191 offered?
In 2023, ATS1191 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1191?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1191 have an exam?
No. ATS1191 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1191?
ATS1191 is part of European languages.