Spanish Areal Studies 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

22 August Introduction of the Latin American Region assignment
29 August General Information of the target country Book Unit 5
5 September NO CLASSES
12 September Product introduction and companies Book Unit 5
19 September Book Unit 5
26 September Business behavior in the target country Book Unit 6
3 October Book Unit 6
10 October Culture in the target country Book Unit 6
17 October Exam I Book Unit 7
24 October Tourism and traffic in the target country Book Unit 7
31 October Book Unit 7
7 November Gastronomy of the target country Book Unit 8
14 November Preparation for the next week’s fair Book Unit 8
TUESDAY 20 November at 12-16pm Country Fair
28 November Book Unit 8
5 December NO CLASSES
12 December Feedback Evaluation EXAM II

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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 can take advanced Spanish language courses as a part of their free-choice studies.

Intro

Continue your Spanish studies joining the tour to Latin America! In this course you’ll get acquainted with Latin America while diving into one of its countries with your team. You’ll deepen the pronunciation of Spanish and learn to communicate in new daily situations. With an active participation in the conversation exercises in the classes and with home practice you’ll boost your Spanish vocabulary to a next level!

Materials

Aula Internacional 1 New Edition. A Spanish course for English speakers. Difusión. (ISBN 9788415846772)
Extra material: http://www.difusion.com/ele

Teaching methods and instruction

Inquiry learning:
Peer-to-peer learning
Lectures and workshops
Independent study and teamwork
Cultural event
The assessment of one’s own learning

Working life connections

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

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam I: October 16
Exam II: December 11

The exams can be redone twice in the following re-examinations:
Tuesday October 22 at 15:30 in 2623
Friday December 13 at 10:00 in 2402
Tuesday March 31 at 15:30
Friday May 22 at 10:00

Enroll to the re-examination to maria.ruohtula@haaga-helia.fi

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning is not recommended in Areal Studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum, but all students are encouraged to choose an unfamiliar to them Areal Study module topic (5 + 5 ECTS).
Students with prior language skills in Spanish wishing to deepen their Spanish skills can take the Intermediate and Advanced Spanish language course (SPA8PO801) as a part of their free-choice studies.

Learning assignments

The themes of the module are 1) basic language studies in oral and written Spanish: expressing likes, describing persons, speaking about habits, time, food, restaurant, description of places, asking and giving directions, and 2) Latin American business operational environment and business culture, areal differences and trade relations.
The students work in groups on one Latin American country during the course. There are 8 tasks that need to be done for this country assignment. The assignment and the tasks are described and instructed in moodle.

Assessment methods

The final grade is based on
1. Examination (two written examinations of the language): 40 %
2. Latin American regions assignment: 40 % (individual, peer and teacher assessment)
3. Activity and participation: 20%
The final grade is based on self assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment.