•   Spanish 1 SPA001AS2AE-3002 16.01.2023-19.05.2023  5   (LF3PA, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    A student who has completed this course or has acquired equal knowledge will be able to

    • manage in basic oral or written everyday situations / use the elementary structures of the language in basic and written everyday situations
    • recognize the basic cultural specificities of the Spanish speaking countries
    • recognize the cultural and language diversity and language
    • plan his/her future language studies.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    0-level, there are no prerequisites for this course.
    Contents
    • Pronunciation & intonation
    • Basic structures of the language
    • Small talk -situations
    • Introducing yourself, discuss studies & work
    • Ordering in a restaurant
    • Traveling
    • Getting information about the country and the culture
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student can use the Spanish language with assistance, when speaking and writing, in work and everyday life very basic situations. He/She needs more practice regarding the pronunciation and the structures of the language, and his/her vocabulary is limited. He/She has some knowledge regarding the cultural aspects, and he/she is somewhat familiar with the diversity of the work environment.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student can use the Spanish language quite independently, when speaking or writing, in work and everyday life basic situations, and to apply the knowledge in practical situations of communication. He/She manages quite well regarding the pronunciation and the structures of the language, and his/her vocabulary is satisfactory. He/She has a good knowledge of the cultural aspects, and he/she understands the diversity of the work environment.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student can use the Spanish language independently, when speaking and writing, in work and everyday life basic situations, and he/she can be a confident and productive participant in many practical situations of communication. He/She performs very well with the pronunciation and the structures of the language, and his/her vocabulary is versatile. He/She has a very good knowledge of the cultural aspects, and he/she can cope with the diversity of the work environment.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact sessions twice a week in period 3, once a week in period 4 + moodle exercises.

    In class we will practise in pairs, in groups and together. Every week there will be homework, so that we can enhance learning.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Learning material provided by the teacher.

    Working life connections

    Useful small talk & basic Spanish about ourselves. English is not spoken widely in the Spanish speaking world!

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Two exams at the end of each period. Re-examination in Exam.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    We will learn how to navigate through the Spanish speaking world! Language & culture knowledge is a true barrier breaking superpower!

    Timing

    16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments

    Video about oneself in Spanish.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

    Content scheduling

    Classes twice a week in period 3 (Wed & Fri at 14-15:30)
    Once a week in period 4 (Wed at 14-15:30)

    Exams and video dl can be found in moodle in the beginning of the course.

    Groups
    • LF3PA
    • LF4PMAR
    • IBE2PA1
    • CONTACT
    • IBE1PA1
    • LF4PACC
    • LF4PSCM
    • IBE2PA3
    • EXCH
    • IBE2PA2
    Alternative learning methods

    RPL

    Teachers

    Maria Jompero

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Written Spanish 70%
    Spoken Spanish 30%

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    Evaluation scale

    H-5