Spanish-speaking Market and Culture Studies (5cr)
Course unit code: SPA008AS2AE
General information
- ECTS credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Intro
Come and have a pre-taste of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking world! Some language skills combined with knowledge of culture and market will help you to do business abroad.
In this course you will:
- become acquainted with Spanish-speaking countries and their markets
- learn the most common vocabulary terms and expressions used in work and daily life situations
- become familiar with the basics of the pronunciation
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion, the student has achieved an orientation to the target-language speaking market and culture and is able to:
- Recognize the characteristics of the language (its sound system, background, reach, etc.) and use some basic words and phrases in the target language
- Acquire intercultural communication skills of the Spanish culture
- Understand the basics of the business culture
- Demonstrate some awareness of the market (history, politics, economy)
- Explore the complexity of the business environment
Contents
- Foretaste of the Spanish language (background, alphabet, pronunciation)
- Basic words and phrases in Spanish
- Culture of the area (dos and don’ts)
- Business culture (how to survive in the area)
- Market (geography, history, politics, economy)
- Business environment
Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study
Information about implementation methods:
CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED
ONLINE / ONLINE BLENDED
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTED
Descriptions of the implementation methods can be found on Haaga-Helia’s website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types
You can complete the course by demonstrating your competence, even if there are no DEMO implementations available. More information about recognition of prior learning is available on Haaga-Helia’s website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning
More information about the course demostration from the responsible teacher.
Learning materials
Learning materials provided by the teacher, online articles and materials, relevant media, materials produced by the students.
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0-level, there are no prerequisites for this course.
Assessment criteria - grade 1
When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.
The student has a basic knowledge of the language and culture, as well as the Spanish-speaking market. They are able to read and understand a few basic sentences. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and the market contexts.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student is familiar with the language and culture, as well as the Spanish-speaking market. The student is able to produce a few basic sentences. The student has an idea of the business culture and the market contexts.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student has a comprehensive understanding of the Spanish context and is able to discuss the market and culture in English. They are able to communicate in a few basic situations in the X-language and relate to the culture when dealing with locals. The student is knowledgeable in the business culture and the market contexts.
Further information
Contact Maria Jompero.