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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Spanish

Recommended previous knowledge

The teaching of the course requires previous knowledge of Spanish equivalent to level 2 from upper secondary school, alternative B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Instruction is mainly in Spanish. It is discouraged to follow the course without prior knowledge, as this will be very laborious.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: After completing the course, students should have knowledge of

  • basic language structures in the Spanish language
  • basic analysis of key language structures
  • the individual language sounds in Spanish and their articulation
  • different language learning strategies

Skills: After completing the course, students should be able to

  • understand the main content of written and oral texts in Spanish
  • master basic language structures in Spanish
  • master different communication situations both in writing and orally
  • communicate with understandable pronunciation and intonation in Spanish
  • use a varied vocabulary adapted to different communication situations
  • write short academic texts in different genres in Spanish
  • analyze basic language structures

General competence: After completing the course, the students should be able to

  • orient themselves in academic literature related to the subject
  • critically evaluate sources
  • reflect on the appropriate use of digital tools in the writing process
  • describe and evaluate their own work in learning languages in general and Spanish in particular

Contents

Based on the students' basic prior knowledge, the course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to central topics in the Spanish language: introduction to central topics in the Spanish language. The focus is also on applying the language structures in different contexts in order to be able to master different communication situations both in writing and orally.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, seminars, workshops and group work. Student-active work methods and use of digital resources for increased learning. For students in teacher education for grades 8-13, professional supervised work experience is included. The students' active participation in practical exercises is necessary to develop good language skills, therefore participation in parts of the course is compulsory. The scope of work is estimated at 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved working portfolio with compulsory activities. The activities are described in more detail in the semester plan.
Compulsory attendance requirement: 70%.
Students in the teacaher education: The practical placement must be completed and passed.
All other students: A project assignment must be approved.

Examinations

4-hour written examination. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
SPA105 – Language, Culture and Society. 5
SPA117 – Introduction to the Spanish Language, Part 1. 5
SPA118 – Development of Writing Competence in Spanish. 2.5
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