ASSESSMENT
Assessment details can be checked from implementation plans (including attendance requirements).
Classroom activities
Individual assignments
Teamwork
Final deliverables
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
The self-assessment of one's own learning does not influence the module grade. The self-assessment and students’ feedback to the module will be used for the module development. The feedback is collected in an electronic form.

CONTENTS
The themes of the module are
1) basic language studies in oral and written Spanish: greetings, presentations,getting to know new people, countries and cities, shopping; and
2) Spanish business operational environment and business culture, areal differences and trade relations.

WORKING LIFE CONNECTIONS
Possible company visits and guest lecturers and workshops from different companies and organisations.

INTERNATIONALITY
Possibility to operate with international teams and international lectures. Possible guest lecturers from international organisations and partner universities.

COURSE TEACHER(S)
Antti Kurhinen, Porvoo
Maria Ruohtula, Porvoo

a) Learning in contact classes including speaking, written assignments, project work in teams, independent study and exams

b) Independent study with learning assignment/s, and written and oral exams

c) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. The content is individually planned. More information from responsible teacher Maria Ruohtula.

d) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teacher Maria Ruohtula.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

Students with prior language skills in Spanish wishing to deepen their Spanish skills are advised to take advanced Spanish language courses as a part of their free-choice studies.

LEARNING MATERIALS
For language learning the book Aula Internacional 1 is used.
For the areal assignment: sources of students' own choice
Instructors’ own materials are additionally used for both parts.

Join our tour of Spain and Spanish! In this course you’ll get acquainted with Spain and the Spanish society while diving into one of its autonomous areas with your team. You’ll learn to pronounce Spanish and to communicate in daily encounters. With an active participation in the conversation exercises in the classes and with home practice you’ll obtain an active basic vocabulary of Spanish that you can put to use already during your next trip!

The module is a part of professional studies in the Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The level A1 module is aimed to students with no prior studies in Spanish language. The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, customer understanding, business mindset and business communication. The module is expected to be followed by the module Spanish Areal Studies 2 (5 ECTS).

Grade 1
The student has some understanding of the Spanish speaking world, Spanish language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate at a minimal level in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and its context. The student’s activity and participation are minimal.The student is able to operate only when aided by other students and supervisors.

Grade 3
The student is able to understand Spanish speaking world, Spahish language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate at some level in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has a clear idea of the business culture and its context. The student’s activity and participation are rather good. The student is able to operate with tasks both in teams and independently.

Grade 5
The student has an advanced understanding of Spanish speaking world, Spanish language and the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of its environment. S/he is able to communicate reliably in the local language and network with actors in the selected area. The student has a comprehensive idea of the business culture and its context. The student’s activity and participation are excellent. The student displays a culturally aware business-oriented approach and is able to lead team work.