SPAN20001 Hispanic Cultural Studies
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
- 25% group work
Is SPAN20001 hard?
SPAN20001: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Sharpen your Spanish while studying films, books, art and propaganda from Spain and Latin America, with first research skills.
After it you can
- Use Spanish to discuss cultural texts
- Analyse films, art and writing from the Hispanic world
- Learn basic archive and translation research
What you need first
(“Students completing a major/diploma in Spanish and Latin American Studies must be in Entry Point 1 to enrol in this subject.” and SPAN20002) or the subject coordinator’s permission
How it’s assessed
Presentations 35%, Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is SPAN20001 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking SPAN20001?
- Needs (“Students completing a major/diploma in Spanish and Latin American Studies must be in Entry Point 1 to enrol in this subject.” and SPAN20002) or the subject coordinator’s permission.
- Does SPAN20001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 35%, Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 40%.
- Can I take SPAN20001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate SPAN20001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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