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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.

General Information

• UOW Course Handbook - Spanish
• Subject Descriptions
• Spanish Study Abroad
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Why Learn Languages?
• Ten Foreign Language Study Tips
• Assignment Cover Sheets
• Timetable
• Referencing and Citing
• Student Conduct Rules
• Useful Links

You already have a degree and would like to study Spanish, consider a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Modern Languages).

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. 2108
Phone: 02 4221 5699
Fax: 02 4221 4282
Email: kdaly@uow.edu.au

Ms Lidia Bilbatua
Room: 19.2107
Phone: 02 4221 3720
Fax: 02 4221 4282
Email: lidia@uow.edu.au