Course content

Students will acquire basic written and oral proficiency in Spanish at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate:

• has knowledge of everyday culture in the Spanish-speaking communities
• has knowledge of different types of text
• has knowledge of the different parts of speech and can apply these according to the grammatical system
• has knowledge of Spanish sentence structures

SKILLS

The candidate:

• can understand and communicate in written and oral Spanish at level B1 with high degree of grammatical correctness
• can participate in conversations on familiar subjects in Spanish
• can make efficient use of reference books
• can read, understand and talk about Spanish texts about common everyday topics
• can use Spanish sentence structure correctly
• can make conversations about events in past tense, present tense and future tense, with correct use of the Spanish verbal system

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate:

• can plan and carry out comprehensive linguistics tasks
• is able to reflect critically on his/her own academic practice and adjust this practice under supervision
• can make efficient use of relevant professional tools

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars focusing on proficiency training in Spanish. Students must work in study groups and write logs throughout the semester.

Obligatory assignments consists of one oral and three written assignments. Information will be given at the start of the semester.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

A minimum of 75% attendance to lectures and seminars is obligatory. Absence above 25% requires an application at the start of the semester.

Compulsory assignments

• 4 exercises
• 75% attendance

Recommended previous knowledge

There are no formal prerequisites, but it is strongly recommended that students have completed Spanish Level II successfully from high school, or possess equivalent qualifications (equivalent to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Students who do not have this expertise are recommended to take SPA0502 before they take the course.

Students who are in doubt whether they have adequate qualifications to take the course may take the test in the URL provided below: http://ave.cervantes.es/prueba_nivel/registro/test_de_clasificacion.php?origen=webAVE

If you get A2 or better your level is good enough. If you get A1 or lower you will have to study a lot to pass the exam in this course.

Course materials

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

Credit reductions