Course content

The course provides a continuation of Spanish Grammar with a focus on theoretical language competence. The students will learn terminology to describe the Spanish language system. The course provides a contrastive aspect and focuses on differences between Spanish and Norwegian.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate:
- has knowledge of the most important word classes and can use these in accordance with their conjugations
- has basic knowledge of terminology within morphology and syntax
- can analyse compounded sentences
- has knowledge about usage of Spanish verbs in indicative, conjunctive and imperative

SKILLS

The candidate:
- can use relevant dictionaries, encyclopaedias and grammar books
- can use Spanish sentence structure in a correct manner
- can use the Spanish verbal system and explain differences between Spanish and Norwegian in accordance with usage of indicative, conjunctive and imperative

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate:
- can plan and conduct linguistic academic tasks and projects
- can reflect on personal academic practice and adjust this under guidance
- has command of relevant academic tools

Learning methods and activities

The course is a combination of lectures and group work with practical assignments.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters. All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

• 3 written assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

SPA1201, SPA1401 and SPA1100.

All lectures will be conducted in Spanish, and the exam will be fully answered in Spanish.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions