Diploma in Spanish

Program Overview

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Course Overview

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The next intake date for this course is September 2024.

The Diploma in Spanish introduces students to the basic elements of Spanish and includes the study of a selection of social and cultural issues in the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. Knowledge of the Spanish language will be of benefit to all of those planning to visit Spain for business or pleasure. The ability to converse and write in Spanish will be a clear advantage to those who work, or wish to work in areas such as education, business, tourism and information technology, to name but a few. Knowledge of Spanish will offer enhanced employment opportunities both in Ireland and abroad.

If you already have prior knowledge of the language, or a Leaving Certificate in the subject, you can apply for direct entry to the second year. Once you make your application, you can then apply for an in-person entry test

here

using your

University of Galway Application Reference Number

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Mode of Study:

Classroom-based

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The next intake date for this course is September 2024.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Applications System. This course is listed under

Adult Learning & CPD Courses Application

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Please visit our How to Apply page for Application tips and Supporting Documents information.

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Classes are taught one evening per week.

All modules in the Diploma are individually assessed. The assessment for each module takes the form of essays, written assignments or presentations during the semester and a written examination at the end of the semester.

Program Outline

Course Outline

This two year course has the following aims:

To equip students with essential communicative skills in Spanish, both spoken and written

To familiarise students with a range of contemporary social and political issues from the Spanish-speaking world

To introduce students to the history and cultures of Spain and Latin America

Six modules are on offer throughout the 2-year course. Students must successfully complete 3 modules per year.

Course Content - Year 1

Introduction to Beginners’ Spanish – written and spoken

Beginners’ Spanish – written, spoken and aural comprehension

Introduction to Spain and Oral Spanish

Course Content - Year 2

Improvers’ Spanish 1 – written, spoken and aural comprehension

Improvers’ Spanish 2 – written, spoken and aural comprehension

Introduction to Latin America and Oral Spanish

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Why Choose This Course?

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Career Opportunities

Knowledge of Spanish opens up employment possibilities in Europe, the USA and Latin America. Former students have found employment in areas such as international business, banking, language and literature teaching, journalism, arts administration, development work, interpreting and tourism.

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Who’s Suited to This Course

The Diploma in Spanish is designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of the language and wish to gain Spanish language skills for personal or professional reasons.

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About University of Galway

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