Bachelor’s Programme Spanish
Would you like to enter a new culture and broaden your horizons with basic cultural techniques and extensive cultural knowledge?
Spanish is a global language and the world’s fourth-most spoken language. It is a major international language of communication in many fields, such as international cooperation, diplomacy and trade and export. The focus in this programme is the Spanish language: active and passive language proficiency as well as linguistic knowledge of Spanish.
Students also study Spanish culture, they gain knowledge about Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and their culture and acquire intercultural competencies. The programme introduces the students to Spanish literature – one of the major global literatures.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Study Code
UC 033 649
Supplemental examination
Latin
Supplemental examination in Latin is required before completion of the bachelor's degree programme if this subject was not completed satisfactorily with at least 10 credit hours at a higher-level secondary school. Please note that this supplemental examination may not be the last examination of the degree programme.
FAQ
Graduates are able to elaborate, evaluate and implement scientific developments in linguistic, literary and cultural-science fields and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts. They possess scientifically well-founded theoretical and methodical problem-solving skills, interdisciplinary competences and soft skills.
Apart from the transfer of in-depth knowledge, the Bachelor's Programme Spanish focuses on the following key qualifications:
- communicative competences (written and oral expression
- mental flexibility and critical faculty (logical thinking and argumentation, fast comprehension of complex contexts, development of creative solution strategies)
- intercultural and cross-cultural comptence (dealing with different traditions of thought)
Subject-specific competences:
- Language proficiency
Command of the foreign language at level C1 based on CEFR, skills in text reception and text production, improvement of language skills by stays abroad (e.g. ERASMUS). - Linguistics
Awareness for the structures of Spanish as well as its functions and effects in different regional, social, situative and historical contexts. - Literary studies
Critical discussion of texts of different origins (also film, chanson); awareness for the interrelations between culture and text; special attention to literatures/cultures outside the Romance core countries (e.g. Latin America). - Land and culture
Awareness for political, social and economic aspects of Romance-language countries in their relevant historical context.
Based on the transfer of these competences and skills, graduates are prepared for a wide range of activities and careers in different fields: international relations, culture, media, public relations, translation, tourism, publishing, administration, advertising, economy, science.
Graduates tracking: Shows which occupational fields students enter after graduation
Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture Department of Romance Studies Examination Office Information for students with disabilities
Curriculum
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor Spanish gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor Spanish, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2015W curriculum is currently valid for the Bachelor's programme Spanish.
Information on the Curriculum (2015W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from Ocotber 1 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 27 2021, Issue 73, No. 807 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from Ocotber 1 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 4 2019, Issue 55, No. 487 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from Ocotber 1 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 31 2016, Issue 17, No. 297 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin August 5 2015, Issue 80, No. 555 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 26 2015, Issue 51, No. 434
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- SL Fundamentals of Philological and Cultural Studies (CM1/1 h/2.5 ECTS-Credits),
- VO Fundamentals of Cultural Studies (CM2/2 hrs. /5 ECTS-Credits),
- VO Introduction to Media Studies (CM5, li a / 1 h/ 2.5 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations and to writing the Bachelor’s Theses.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 20 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The registration requirements listed in the curriculum must be met.
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subjects.
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
- VO Fundamentals of Cultural Studies (PM 2/2 hour/5 ECTS-Credits)
- SL Fundamentals of Philological and Cultural Studies (PM 1/1 hour/2.5 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Introduction and Orientation Phase for Students (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Philological and Cultural Studies
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Cultural Studies
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Cultural History I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Media Studies
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Gender Studies
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 1
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Cultural History II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Linguistics and Analysis
5.0 ECTS-Credits: History of Spanish Literature and Culture
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Interdisciplinary Skills
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 2
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Topics in Spanish Linguistics 1
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Countries and Cultures of the Spanish-speaking area
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Interdisciplinary Skills
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 3
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Topics in Spanish Linguistics 2
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Francophone Literatures and Cultures
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 4
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Bachelor's Thesis I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Linguistics: Independent Study
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Interdisciplinary Skills
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 7
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 5
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Bachelor's Thesis II
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Literature: Independent Study
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Spanish 6
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 29.5 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 32.5 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 24.7 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 13.3 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Criteria for Seminar Papers/Bachelor's Theses
- Recognition of examsANDSupplementary Sheet
- Cover Sheet for the Bachelor's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies (from 01.08.2024)
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Mag. Dr. Julia Pröll
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Mag. Dr. Elisabeth De Felip-Jaud
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Older curricula can be found in the archive Course Catalog
From the field
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