| | BA Bachelor of Arts – Spanish – Double Major or as a Minor. Spanish and another subject to degree level. 1st year - Either 15 credits (group 5) of Spanish (if you studied Spanish in school to recommended H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) OR 30 credits (group 5 & 7) of Spanish (if you are a beginner)
- Non-beginners are strongly recommended to take Language and Culture as a subject in 1st year and to select the modules on Spanish Language and Culture
- Choose up to 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group). Subject Groups.
2nd & 3rd year - Spanish as a Double Major or as a Minor
- Continue with 1 of your 1st year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 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.
Or Transfer option in 2nd year - into the Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking at least 15 credits of a Business subject and passing 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of non-beginners’ Spanish. Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent a minimum of two months living in a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advise at least a three-month residency. Duration: 4 years BA (International) or 3 years (BA)  Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.  | Year 1 | | | Subject Overview
>Achieve a high level of competency in a world language and learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally in a friendly, supportive
environment. 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. You can study Spanish at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in Spanish or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>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.
>What distinguishes Spanish and Latin American Studies at Maynooth University is that we give students a thorough grounding in the language while introducing them to Spanish as a world language and cornerstone of many vibrant cultures.
>Students are expected to spend the third year of their BA studying in a university in Spain or Latin America. This is a unique opportunity and a "life-changing" experience, as any of our past students who have spent a year abroad can attest.
>Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent some time living in
a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
>You also have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in Spain (subject to availability), which is a great asset to have on your CV. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
- Either 15 credits of Spanish (if you studied Spanish in school to H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) OR 30 credits of Spanish (if you are a beginner).
- 30 credit beginner: the extra 15 credits for beginners are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
| SPA1F30 - SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory:  |
- Students who wish to take the 15-credit non-beginners option should note that the expectation is that students would normally have achieved at least a H4 at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Students with alternative qualifications or experience are welcome to contact the Academic Coordinator from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures by email to smllc@mu.ie - please include your student number in all correspondence.
- Within MH101, subjects from groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 may be selected (one per group).
| SPA1F15 - SPANISH FOR NON-BEGINNERS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview
>Achieve a high level of competency in a world language and learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally in a friendly, supportive
environment. 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. You can study Spanish at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in Spanish or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>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.
>What distinguishes Spanish and Latin American Studies at Maynooth University is that we give students a thorough grounding in the language while introducing them to Spanish as a world language and cornerstone of many vibrant cultures.
>Students are expected to spend the third year of their BA studying in a university in Spain or Latin America. This is a unique opportunity and a "life-changing" experience, as any of our past students who have spent a year abroad can attest.
>Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent some time living in
a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
>You also have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in Spain (subject to availability), which is a great asset to have on your CV. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International. | SPA2DM - SPANISH | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Achieve a high level of competency in a world language and learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally in a friendly, supportive
environment. 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. You can study Spanish at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in Spanish or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>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.
>What distinguishes Spanish and Latin American Studies at Maynooth University is that we give students a thorough grounding in the language while introducing them to Spanish as a world language and cornerstone of many vibrant cultures.
>Students are expected to spend the third year of their BA studying in a university in Spain or Latin America. This is a unique opportunity and a "life-changing" experience, as any of our past students who have spent a year abroad can attest.
>Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent some time living in
a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
>You also have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in Spain (subject to availability), which is a great asset to have on your CV. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International. | SPA2MI - SPANISH | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview
>Achieve a high level of competency in a world language and learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally in a friendly, supportive
environment. 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. You can study Spanish at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in Spanish or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>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.
>What distinguishes Spanish and Latin American Studies at Maynooth University is that we give students a thorough grounding in the language while introducing them to Spanish as a world language and cornerstone of many vibrant cultures.
>Students are expected to spend the third year of their BA studying in a university in Spain or Latin America. This is a unique opportunity and a "life-changing" experience, as any of our past students who have spent a year abroad can attest.
>Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent some time living in
a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
>You also have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in Spain (subject to availability), which is a great asset to have on your CV. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE SPA339 will be offered in semester 2, not 1. | SPA3DM - SPANISH | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Achieve a high level of competency in a world language and learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally in a friendly, supportive
environment. 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. You can study Spanish at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in Spanish or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>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.
>What distinguishes Spanish and Latin American Studies at Maynooth University is that we give students a thorough grounding in the language while introducing them to Spanish as a world language and cornerstone of many vibrant cultures.
>Students are expected to spend the third year of their BA studying in a university in Spain or Latin America. This is a unique opportunity and a "life-changing" experience, as any of our past students who have spent a year abroad can attest.
>Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent some time living in
a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
>You also have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in Spain (subject to availability), which is a great asset to have on your CV. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE SPA339 will be offered in semester 2, not 1. | SPA3MI - SPANISH | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | |
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