Language Centre

Spanish Studies

Why study Spanish?

  • Spanish is a MAJOR international language that is spoken world-wide by around 400 million people across 4 continents.
  • Spanish is set to overtake English and become the SECOND most widely-spoken language in the world (after Mandarin).
  • Besides the 21 countries where Spanish is the official language, it is spoken by about 30% of the population of the US - and increasing!
  • Spanish is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the Pacific Rim region.
  • Spanish is the language of one of the world's fastest growing economic regions - Latin America - and is in INCREASING demand for business.
  • Spanish is the official language of TWO of Australia's APEC partners (Chile and Mexico), and is spoken by about 20% of people in a third (Philippines).
  • Spanish is one of the six official languages of the United Nations (UN).
  • Spanish is an official language of the European Union (EU).
  • Spanish is in demand in Australia - it is the 6th largest community language here and is required (amongst others) by QANTAS and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
    Being able to speak Spanish will enhance your employment prospects.

You can study Spanish concurrently with your bachelor's degree by enrolling in the Diploma in Languages. If you already have a degree you can also enrol in this award.

General Information

Research Areas

Research areas of the staff in Spanish Studies include the following:

  • Medieval & Golden Age Spanish Literature
  • Spanish-language narrative (short story & novel)
  • Travel Narratives

Teaching Staff

Dr Karen Daly
Convenor
Room: 19. 2119
Phone: 02 4221 5699
Fax: 02 4221 4282
Email: kdaly@uow.edu.au

Ms Lidia Bilbatua
Lecturer in Spanish
Room: 19.G100D
Phone: 02 4221 3720
Fax: 02 4221 4282
Email: lidia@uow.edu.au

Dr Alfredo Herrero De Haro
Lecturer in Spanish
Room: 19:2118
Phone: 020421 3308
Fax: 02 4221 5328
Email: alfredo@uow.edu.au

 

Last reviewed: 24 May, 2013