Bachelor of Arts in Maltese and Spanish and Latin American Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Maltese and Spanish and Latin American Studies

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts in Maltese and Spanish and Latin American Studies

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Maltese

An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in Maltese.


Spanish and Latin American Studies

An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in Spanish.


Maltese

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course. Once announced, this date cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 31 August 2024 at 2pm.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.


Spanish and Latin American Studies

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course. Once announced, this date cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 31 August 2024 at 2pm.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.


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Maltese

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

The programme of study in Maltese is an opportune course to provide you with an academic perspective on the national first language and mother-tongue of Malta. During the course you will learn about the linguistic, phonetic, morphologic, syntactic and literary qualities of Maltese, in conjunction with external features such as history, culture and society. Through a chronological lens of how both Maltese language and literature have developed throughout the years, we will instil within you a deep appreciation for the country's history and its contemporary important status as Mediterranean and active country.


Spanish and Latin American Studies

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

The undergraduate course in Spanish and Latin American Studies, we will provide you with an academic lens of the history, literature and development of the respective languages and countries. By learning about the culture, key figures and historical periods and progress as recalled through their literature, you will acquire an intricate and deeper understanding and appreciation of the language, its people and the country's current stance and contribution in a national and international manner. We will also refine your linguistic abilities and thus become more proficient in the language use. We will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diverse academic journey.


Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

Maltese

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL1003 L-Ortografija tal-Malti 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL1020 Minn Djalett Għarbi għal Ilsien Nazzjonali: L-Istorja tal-Malti 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL1006 Introduzzjoni għall-Fonetika u l-Fonoloġija tal-Malti 2 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL1010 Għajnuniet Bażiċi għar-Riċerka 2 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL1021 Daħla għal-Lingwistika 2 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL1060 L-Idea tal-Letteratura 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL1070 L-Eqdem Testi Poetiċi Maltin 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL1080 In-Narrattiva Maltija tal-Bidu 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Biex jgħaddu għat-tieni sena l-istudenti jeħtieġu:
26 krettu fil-Malti
26 krettu fil-qasam sussidjarju
8 kretti f'taqsimiet fakultattivi

B'kollox għal din is-sena fil-kors tal-B.A. jsiru: 60 krettu

 
Semester 1
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL2017 Il-Pjanifikazzjoni Lingwistika 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL2050 Il-Partijiet tad-Diskors 2 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL2070 Il-Poeżija Romantika: Dun Karm, Rużar Briffa u Oħrajn 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL1002 Il-Varjabbli Soċjolingwistiċi f'Malta 2 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL2002 Il-Morfoloġija Derivattiva tal-Malti 6 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL2080 In-Narrattiva Storika u Realista 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL2090 It-Teatru Malti mill-Bidu sa Ebejer 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Biex jgħaddu għat-tielet sena l-istudenti jeħtieġu:
26 krettu fil-Malti
26 krettu fil-qasam sussidjarju
8 kretti f'taqsimiet fakultattivi

B'kollox ghal din is-sena fil-kors tal-B.A. (Unuri) jsiru: 60 krettu

 
Semester 1
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL2005 Is-Sintassi tal-Malti 2 ECTS    
MAL3003 Il-Morfoloġija Inflettiva tal-Malti 6 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL3070 Il-Poeżija Moderna: Mill-Isfond Storiku sal-Ilħna Mkissra 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL3080 In-Narrattiva Moderna: Minn Camilleri sa Żahra 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Obbligatorji L-istudenti kollha għandhom jirreġistraw għal dawn it-taqsimiet.
 
MAL3009 Kors Sinottiku fil-Lingwistika Maltija 6 ECTS   (NC)  
MAL3085 Kors Sinottiku fil-Letteratura Maltija 6 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Biex itemmu t-tielet sena b'suċċess l-istudenti jeħtieġu:
28 krettu fil-Malti
28 krettu fil-qasam sussidjarju
4 kretti f'taqsimiet fakultattivi

B'kollox għal din is-sena fil-kors tal-B.A. (Unuri) jsiru: 60 krettu

Biex ikun jistħoqqilhom li jingħatalhom il-grad tal-B.A. fil-Malti u qasam prinċipali iehor, l-istudenti b'kollox jeħtieġu 180 krettu, li jkunu:
80 krettu fil-Malti
80 krettu fil-qasam prinċipali
20 krettu f'taqsimiet fakultattivi

Spanish and Latin American Studies

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SPA1003 An Overview of Spanish History 4 ECTS    
SPA1012 Spanish Literature 1 (Medieval) 6 ECTS    
SPA1020 Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 1 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SPA1008 A History of the Spanish Language 4 ECTS    
SPA1021 Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 2 4 ECTS    
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

Students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 4 ECTS credits.
 
SPA1006 Spanish Art from Earliest Times to Goya 4 ECTS    
SPA1013 Christians, Muslims and Jews in Al-Andalus 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Spanish and Latin American Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SPA2003 An Overview of Latin American History 4 ECTS    
SPA2013 Spanish Literature 2 (Siglos de Oro) 8 ECTS    
SPA2020 Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 3 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SPA2018 Spanish American Literature 1 (Colonial) 4 ECTS    
SPA2021 Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 4 4 ECTS    
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

Students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 2 ECTS credits.
 
SPA2107 Spanish Film 2 ECTS    
SPA2207 Latin American Film 2 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in Spanish and Latin American Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SPA3010 Spanish American Literature 2 (Post-Independence) 8 ECTS    
SPA3020 Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 5 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SPA3005 Synoptic Study-Unit (Language) 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SPA3006 Synoptic Study-Unit (Contemporary Spain) 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SPA3021 Aspects of Spanish Language and Grammar 6 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
28 ECTS credits in Spanish and Latin American Studies
28 ECTS credits in the other area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Spanish and Latin American Studies and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Spanish and Latin American Studies
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units

Dan il-programm ta` studju jaqa` taħt ir-Regolamenti Ġenerali għar-Rikonoxximenti Universitarji ta` qabel il-Lawrja, 2019 u taħt l-Ordinamenti għall-għoti tal-Baċellerat fl-Arti (Unuri) taħt l-awspici tal-Fakulta` tal-Arti.

Maltese

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Conduct academic research and write a critical analysis of a subject-matter related to the topic at hand.
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions through your capacity for critical thought.
  • Analyse Maltese texts and media through your refined and intricate understanding of the target language.
  • Carry out close readings and interpret Maltese literature with accuracy.
  • Recall historical and literary key figures who have contributed to the structure of linguistics and national literature.

Spanish and Latin American Studies

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Use an appropriate methodological approach to carry out research and write academic essays in a critical manner related to the field of study.
  • Use your heightened capacity for critical thought and knowledge on the subject matter to contribute to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions.
  • Present and discuss literary texts in the target language through an accurate use of conversational, grammatical and lexical proficiency.
  • Recall key historical figures, past events, theorists and contributors to the language and literature in a discussion, while also linking its relevance to the countryҳ contemporary stance and its literature.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Maltese

As a graduate of this programme of study, you will have the chance to be employed as a translator, teacher, writer, editor, human resources officer, events organiser, copywriter, proof-reader and journalist. If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering an academic profession, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses for a honed and holistic academic experience.


Spanish and Latin American Studies

As a graduate in this course you will be able to seek career opportunities, both locally and internationally, as an archivist, foreign correspondent, translator and teacher. If you are interested in furthering your studies or are considering an academic career, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses.


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