- In general reading comprehension: The learner can read articles and reports on contemporary issues in which the authors adopt a particular attitude or point of view. Can understand contemporary literary prose. - In general listening comprehension: The learner is able to understand lectures and fairly long speeches and even follow complex arguments if the subject matter is relatively familiar. Can understand most television news and current affairs programmes. Can understand most films in standard language. - In general oral production: The learner is able to express him/herself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics related to his/her interests. Can develop a point of view on a topical issue and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - In general oral interaction: The learner can communicate with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes normal interaction with a native speaker possible. He/she can actively participate in a conversation in familiar situations and present and defend his/her opinions. - In written production: The learner can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of topics related to his/her interests. I can write an essay or report, conveying information or giving reasons for or against a given opinion. I can write letters that emphasise the meaning I personally attribute to events and experiences.
At the end of the academic year, all students will aim to reach B1+ level in all skills.
The course runs throughout the academic year with one hour of class per week. Before each lesson, the student will have consulted WebCampus and completed the task(s) required by the teacher. The course material will be based on the material sent on WebCampus.
The final grade for the course is awarded according to the following weighting A) Continuous assessment (40%) At the end of each module, students are required to submit a final task and take a grammar/vocabulary test on the subject matter of the module in question. 1) Module 1 - La vida universitaria: writing an email + grammar/vocabulary test 1 2) Module 2 - El mundo laboral: submitting a CV and cover letter in Spanish + grammar/vocabulary test 2 3) Module 3 - Comunicarse con los demás: submit a 3-minute video on a free topic + grammar/vocabulary test 3 4) Module 4 - Las noticias y los medios de difusión: Writing a summary of a newspaper article / news item + grammar/vocabulary test 4 The final tasks must follow the instructions given in class. Failure to do so will result in failure. B) Written examination (January session; 20%) In January, students will take a written exam assessing some of the skills worked on in Q1: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written expression and content questions (see introduction on Spanish-speaking countries). Grammar and vocabulary will not be explicitly assessed, but students will use the material seen in Q1 in the January exam. C) Final exam (June session; 40%) In June, students will have to take an oral and a written exam. 1) The oral examination (20%) will consist of (1) a conversation in pairs on one of the themes discussed in the course (including the topics of the oral presentations and the debate questions) and (2) a conversation with the professor on the presentation of his/her portfolio. A student who does not hand in a portfolio may not present the oral. 2) The written examination (20%) will cover vocabulary, grammar and skills worked on during the year, with reference to the four course modules. Please note: the final grade of the course will only be validated if the student has : 1) presented all parts of the course (this includes every final task and test in every module); 2) submitted his/her portfolio for the oral exam (= document to be filled in progressively by the student to show the different activities carried out in Spanish during the academic year of the course); 3) obtained at least 10/20 in all continuous assessment AND in each examination (written in January AND written + oral in June). If necessary, the student will repeat the parts for which the mark is less than 10/20. The course is given in the language taught and the use of French is limited. Only grammar lessons will sometimes be given in both languages to better integrate the nuances of each language. Due to rapid progress, only regular and active attendance will enable the student to achieve the course objectives. Therefore, absences are strongly discouraged.
Warning : please note that the success of this teaching unit does not lead to certification.
The materials for each module of the course will be systematically uploaded to WebCampus. Mandatory reference book: • Grammar: Alonso Raya, R. et al. (2005). Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Barcelona: Difusión.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelier en sciences économiques et de gestion | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en sciences politiques, orientation générale | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en information et communication | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en ingénieur de gestion | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en sciences politiques, orientation générale | Standard | 3 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en information et communication | Standard | 3 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en ingénieur de gestion | Standard | 3 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en sciences économiques et de gestion | Standard | 3 | 3 |