At the end of this module at level B1, the student will have extended his/her knowledge of the language around 5 skills: Listening: the student can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. He/she can understand the main points of many radio and television programmes on current affairs and topics of personal and professional interest when these are presented in a relatively slow and distinct manner. He/she can understand the main points of many radio or television programmes on current affairs or on topics of personal or professional interest if spoken in a relatively slow and distinct manner. Reading comprehension: the student can understand texts written mainly in everyday or work-related language. He/she can understand descriptions of events, expressions of feelings and wishes in personal letters. Interactive Speaking: The student can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. He/she can take part without preparation in a conversation on familiar topics or topics of personal interest or everyday life (e.g. family, leisure, work, travel and current affairs). Continuous oral production: the student can express him/herself in a simple way to tell about experiences and events, dreams, hopes or goals. Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions or plans. He/she can tell a story or the plot of a book or film and express his/her reactions. Written production: the student can write simple, coherent text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. They can write personal letters describing their experiences and impressions.
· Study of the basics of Spanish grammar · Study of vocabulary and expressions relating to familiar areas (studies, hobbies and interests, work, restaurants, travel, etc.) and introduction to specialised vocabulary · Conversation, writing and comprehension exercises
The course is given face-to-face and in small groups of up to 30 students. It is given in the form of interactive seminars in Spanish and is structured around the units in the course book, which focuses on the world of work. Attendance is compulsory. Opportunities to work on oral or written production are provided in each course. The objectives and activities are designed in accordance with the philosophy of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Language communication is worked on taking into account linguistic (lexicon, syntax, phonology), sociolinguistic (markers of social relations, rules of politeness, etc.) and pragmatic (organisation, adaptation, structure of discourse) skills necessary for the target tasks. The course is not limited to considerations of linguistic knowledge.
It is necessary to take all parts of the assessment in order to pass the course. If the student does not sit one of the exam components (January/June), their mark will be recorded as an unjustified absence (0A).
The course will be assessed as follows:
1. Continuous assessment (10%)
Each semester, a grammar/vocabulary test will cover the content of the units studied.
Continuous assessment is also linked to the student’s active participation and preparation work. An unjustified absence or failure to complete preparation work may result in a penalty. Continuous assessment accounts for 10% of the final grade in June.
2. Written exam (part 1) during the January exam session (30%)
A first partial exam will be held during the January session. This exam will count for 30% of the final grade and will cover the following points:
3. Written exam (part 2) during the June exam session (30%)
The second part of the exam will be held in June. This exam will count for 30% of the final grade and will cover the following points:
4. Oral exam during the June exam session (30%)
The oral exam (30%) will consist of two parts:
5. August/September resit session
If the student’s overall average is below 10/20 in June, they will have to resit the exams in the August/September session and will only retake the parts in which they failed. This may include failing the total of the two written exams and/or the oral exam.
Important: The “absorbing fail” rule (the most significant fail determines the outcome) may be applied in two specific cases:
It is therefore essential to take all parts of the assessment seriously in order to pass the course.
For students who are required to resit, if an assessment that received a grade below 10/20 in June is not retaken in August/September, the grade for that assessment will not be carried over and a mark of 0 will be given for that part.
Regarding continuous assessment, the grade will not be carried over to the resit session. The weighting for the resit session will be 60% (written) and 40% (oral).
The August/September resit assessments will cover material from the entire academic year for all students.
The course is taught in the target language, and the use of French is limited. Only grammar lessons will be taught in both languages to ensure a better understanding of the nuances specific to each language.
Due to the rapid progression of the course, only regular and active attendance will allow students to achieve the course objectives. Consequently, absences are strongly discouraged.
Note: Please be aware that passing this course unit does not lead to certification.
The course materials will be posted on the course's WebCampus page.
The books are available at the sales room (reprography).
Compulsory book:
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Economics and Management | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Information and Communication | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Political Sciences : General | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Business Engineering | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Economics and Management | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Information and Communication | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Political Sciences : General | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Business Engineering | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 3 | 3 |