Spanish Business EnvironmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

During the course the student learns to seek information through various media regarding Spain and Latin America.

Contents

The course is divided to two parts:

1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, economy, society and current affairs nowadays
2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to Spain and Iberoamerican continent.

The contents of the course are:

• history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
• free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
• differences between the 17 autonomist regions of Spain
• the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Earlier studies: Spanish 1-4 or equivalent studies
Starting level A2 > competence level B1

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

1. CONTACT, BLENDED, ONLINE, VIRTUAL INSTRUCTED

2. If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from the lecturer of the course. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (RPL): http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study.

3. Course completion also possible through Work & Study concept

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Opintojaksojen CONTACT, ONLINE ja BLENDED -toteutuksilla edellytämme läsnäoloa lukujärjestykseen merkityillä opetuskerroilla. Jos olet poissa opetuskerroilta yli 25% arvosanasi laskee yhdellä numerolla. Jos olet poissa opetuskerroilta yli 50%, opintojakso hylätään.

The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her use of the vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations is limited. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice only adequately. He/she is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows some cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited manner.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student understands economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents logically. He/she knows vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations well. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice well. He/she is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts to cultural content fairly well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student understands challenging economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents successfully. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice on a high level. He/she is able to use sources of information in a versatile and critical way to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts cultural to content very well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

Learning materials

Media in Spanish