Spanish Areal Studies 2 - Study guide

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.

STARTING LEVEL AND LINKAGE WITH OTHER COURSES
The module is a part of professional studies in the Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The prerequisite for this level A1 module is Spanish Areal Studies 1 or approximately 100 hours of prior Spanish language studies. The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, customer understanding, business mindset and business communication. Students who wish to deepen their Spanish after completing this module can take the Intermediate and Advanced Spanish (5 ECTS).

CONTENTS
The themes of the module are
1) basic language studies in oral and written Spanish: me, family, friends and colleagues, home; daily activities, restaurant; and
2) Latin American business operational environment and business culture, areal differences and trade relations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND ASSESSMENT
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, Spanish 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.

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

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

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

Porvoo Campus

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

English

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

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

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.

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

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

RM4
AB4
PO4
CONTACT
EXCH

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.

Feedback of the course is collected in the end of the course and considered when planning the next implementation of the course.

Antti Petteri Kurhinen, Maria Ruohtula

15 - 40

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.

POMO Degree Programme in Tourism

H-5