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SLAS2210 – C Spanish Studies 5

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Nidia Castrillon
nidia.castrillon@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
25WW Building C, Third floor
By appointment
Administrator
Consuelo Martinez Reyes
consuelo.martinezreyes@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
25WW, C341
Mondays, 1-2pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
SLAS1220
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit aims to enable students with an existing intermediate command of Spanish to become operationally proficient users of the Spanish language. It seeks to develop students' skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking in Spanish and further develops students' knowledge of contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture. This unit follows a communicative approach and is designed to further develop skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking, and requires spontaneous engagement with complex and specialised texts. The unit aims to develop students' language skills towards B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at advanced level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Spanish and in English.

General Assessment Information

Rubrics and indicative samples are provided in iLearn as additional guidance on standards of achievement for different assessment types.

Submission of most tasks is via iLearn.

All assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Quizzes and quiz discussion 20% No Weekly, Weeks 2-11 Individual No Open AI
Writing Journal 35% No Weekly, Weeks 2-12 Individual No Open AI
Oral tasks 45% No Individually-throughout session; Group interview - W12 Individual No Open AI

Quizzes and quiz discussion

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Weekly, Weeks 2-11
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

Mini-tests and group debate of test responses.  
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at advanced level.

Writing Journal

Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Weekly, Weeks 2-12
Weighting: 35%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

A series of compositions in different professional and literary genres, with revision of select example(s) for grading.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Spanish at advanced level.
  • Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Spanish and in English.

Oral tasks

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Individually-throughout session; Group interview - W12
Weighting: 45%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

Students present topics and perform group interviews demonstrating knowledge of sociohistorical aspects and social implications of texts/themes.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Spanish language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • Academic Success for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

Delivery: On campus / Online

Required resources:

Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/

All other resources are accessible via Leganto and/or listed on iLearn.   

Technology

  • Computer and internet access are essential for this unit. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement. Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient. Information about IT used at Macquarie University is available at  http://students.mq.edu.au/it_services/  

Unit Requirements and Expectations  

  • You should spend an average of 12 hours per week on this unit. This includes attending / listening to practicals and tutorials, textbook reading and exercise completion as detailed in iLearn, participating in Ilearn discussion forums and preparing assessments.  
  • Internal students are expected to attend all seminar or tutorial sessions, and external students are expected to make significant contributions to on-line activities.  
  • In most cases students are required to attempt and submit all major assessment tasks in order to pass the unit.  

Submitting Assessment Tasks  

  • Most assessment tasks, except from oral ones, are to be submitted, marked and returned electronically.  This will happen through the unit iLearn site.
  • All assessments in this unit are time sensitive as they follow a progressive content schedule, which means you need to master a skill in order to move on to the next. Therefore, late penalties are not an option for any of our tasks. Because of this, we provide ample time frames for task completion and situations in which students can prove the inability to complete tasks within those long timeframes are rare. This means that Special Considerations are also rare and usually only approved in situations of prolonged health issues, which require documentation. Technological issues are also rarely awarded Special Consideration, since students should aim to complete their assessments with ample time in case of technological issues. Special Consideration will not be granted by unit conveners or tutors, but must be lodged through https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration  

Unit Schedule

Start Date: Practicals and Tutorials start from Week 1

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2026.01R of the Handbook