SPAN20018 Spanish 5

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week
• 25% group work

Is SPAN20018 hard?

SPAN20018: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 8 assessment tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Spanish for students who finished Spanish 4: first-person testimonies, short films and news from Spain and Latin America.

After it you can

• Discuss social and cultural topics in Spanish
• Read and write longer Spanish texts
• Give a clear presentation in Spanish

What you need first

SPAN10004 or SPAN20003 or SPAN20027

• SPAN10004 Spanish 4
• SPAN20003 Spanish 4
• SPAN20027 Intensive Spanish 3 & 4

What it leads to

• SPAN10008 Spanish 6
• SPAN20019 Spanish 6
• SPAN30015 Spanish 6

Can’t be taken together with

• SPAN10007 Spanish 5
• SPAN30014 Spanish 5

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 25%, Assignments 25%, Projects 25%, Presentations 25%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is SPAN20018 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking SPAN20018?

Needs SPAN10004 or SPAN20003 or SPAN20027.

Does SPAN20018 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 25%, Assignments 25%, Projects 25%, Presentations 25%.

How many class hours a week does SPAN20018 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take SPAN20018 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.

What can I take after SPAN20018?

3 subjects need it first, for example SPAN10008, SPAN20019, SPAN30015.

Can I rate SPAN20018?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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