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Course Outline
Course number
RBE225
Course title
Intermediate Spanish
Credit points
2
Total hours
30
Lecture hours
0
Seminar and other hours
30
Course level
Bachelor
Prerequisites
RBA224 Introduction to Spanish
Category
Mandatory
Restricted elective
Free elective
X
COURSE TEACHERS
No.
1
Name
Alla Placinska
Academic degree
Dr.philol.
Academic position
Visiting Professor
COURSE ABSTRACT
The purpose of this course is to Improve beginner level learners' Spanish language knowledge
to meet the Criteria Established by the EU. The course includes mastering basic vocabulary, grammar
and culture issues at the A1-A2 levels. The use of the communicative Approach fosters the
improvement of Spanish language skills: 1) reading skills, 2) writing skills, 3) listening skills:
understanding the teacher's speech in the context of the Acquired themes as well as audio / video
recordings, 4) speaking skills. Authentic materials (incl. audio, video) foster the acquisition of the
target language.
El propósito de este curso es mejorar los conocimientos del nivel inicial de los estudiantes
del
Español para cumplir con los criterios establecidos por la UE. El curso incluye el dominio de las
cuestiones básicas del vocabulario, la gramática y la cultura en los niveles A1-A2. El uso del enfoque
comunicativo fomenta la mejora de las competencias lingüísticas : 1) las habilidades de lectura, 2) las
habilidades de escritura, 3) las habilidades auditivas: la comprensión del discurso del profesor en el
contexto de los temas adquiridos, así como de las grabaciones de audio / vídeo, 4) expresión oral.
Materiales auténticos (incl. audio, vídeo) fomentan la adquisición de las nuevas competencias.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course students will have developed the following skills:
Intellectual:
• will acquire supplement knowledge of Spain, its residents and culture,
• will be able to communicate in accurate Spanish according to the particular communicative situation,
• will be able to work independently;
Academic:
• to acquire Spanish at A1+ level,
• to communicate orally in situations discussed in the course,
• to work with documents written in Spanish;
Interpersonal:
• to work in teams;
• to understand the rules of the Spanish business communication;
• to act in the international context.
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GRADING CRITERIA
Obligatory attendance – minimum 75% of all classes.
Criteria
Weighting
Exam
50%
Tests
20%
Work in seminars
30%
COURSE PLAN – MAIN SUBJECTS
No.
1
Main subjects
Planned hours
En el pueblo o en la ciudad Medios de transporte (Getting around the
town. Transport.)
2
Gustos personales y actividades de tiempo libre. (Leisure time
activities)
3
Alimentos y la cocina española. (Food and Spanish Cuisine).
3
Descripción de personas. Valoraciones y opiniones.( Description of
persons. Valuations and Opinions.)
Un día normal. Planificando las actividades (The daily routine.
Planning activities)
4
Experiencias personales y nuevos proyectos. (Personal experiences
and new projects.)
5
La compra. (Shopping)
6
Situaciones sociales. Pedir permiso y un favor. Excusas. (Social
situations. Ask permission and favor. Excuses.)
7
El clima. (Climate and weather)
8
Biografías y CV (Biographies and CV )
2
COURSE LITERATURE
No.
Author, title, publisher
Basic textbooks
1
F.Castro, F.Marín, R.Morales, S.Rosa. Ven I nuevo. Libro del alumno; Madrid: Edelsa, S.A.,
2007
2
F.Castro, F.Marín, R.Morales, S.Rosa. Ven I nuevo. Libro de ejercicios; Madrid: Edelsa,
S.A., 2007
3
Mª.A.Álvarez
Martínez. Sueña 1.Libro del Alumno. Madrid:Anaya, 2012
4
Mª.A.Álvarez
Martínez. Sueña 1.Cuaderno de Ejercicios. Madrid:Anaya, 2012
Further reading
5
M.Rozenberga. Spāņu valoda. Rīga: Jumava, 2008
6
R.Palencia,V.Borobio. ELE actual A1. Libro del Alumno. Madrid.: SM-grupo , 2012
7
R.Palencia,V.Borobio. ELE actual A1. Cuadernillo de Ejercicios. Madrid.: SM-grupo , 2012
Periodicals, internet resources and other sources
8
www.cervantes.es
9
www.elpais.es
3