SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Spanish (group 5 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 Minimum entry requirements: While there is no minimum entry requirement to study non-beginner Spanish, we generally recommend H4 Leaving Certificate Spanish. Beginners: no minimum Spanish requirement. For full details about entry requirements see p. 42. If taking up Spanish as a beginner, it is advisable to attend all lectures from the first week of term.
>>If you want to achieve a high level of competency in a world language, as well as learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally, studying Spanish as part of our BA degree is for you.
>>As a student of Spanish, you will have a twin focus on language and culture. Through language classes and with supporting material such as film, literature and cultural events, you will aim to become a fluent speaker and writer of Spanish. If you’re a beginner, you can take intensive language classes.
>>Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of Spanish language through core modules in Spanish Language, complemented by a broad range of optional modules in areas such as Linguistics, Spanish Literature and Cinema, Latin American Literature and Cinema, Catalan and Portuguese. Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts – Spanish – Double Major or as a Minor
>>Spanish as a Double Major or as a Minor >>Continue with 1 of your 1st year subjects >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details) >>New transfer option in 2nd year - into the new Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking 30 credits of a Business subject and passing 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of non-beginners’ Spanish.
Spanish and another subject to degree level. Spanish is available at beginner or advanced level. >>Either 15 credits of Spanish (if you studied Spanish in school to the recommended H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) OR 30 credits of Spanish (if you are a beginner) >>Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45)
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year All students of Spanish & Latin American Studies have the opportunity to spend the third year of their degree programme in a Spanish-speaking country. This might involve: >>Studying at a university in Spain (Erasmus programme) >>Assisting with English classes at a Spanish school (ELA programme - subject to availability) >>Erasmus internship/placement (subject to availability) Students who avail of the Year Abroad can have this year recognised as part of their studies and thus convert their degree programme into a 4-year BA International.
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Language from beginner or Leaving Certificate level (or equivalent)
>>Introduction to Spanish Literature >>Latin American Short Story >>Visual Worlds of Spain and Latin America >>Language modules >>Linguistics >>Catalan or Portuguese are also offered at beginner level >>Crossing Boundaries: Preparation for the Year Abroad
>>Spanish Literature >>Latin American Literature >>Linguistics and Translation >>Students continue with their language modules >>Continuing Catalan or Portuguese are also offered
