Spanish 4 (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Implementations:

CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED
ONLINE / ONLINE BLENDED
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTED

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types.

You can complete the course unit by demonstrating even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning.

Intro

You are warmly welcome to learn professional communication in a workplace context. In this course we will get acquainted with trade fairs and practise working as a company representative at a stand. We will also learn to formulate the most essential business letters and PR messages. Make your Spanish-language your trump card in the labor market!

Materials

Nuevo Español en Marcha 3. Libro del Alumno.. Francisca Castro Viúdez. Ignacio Rodero Díez. Carmen Sardinero Frnceos. SGEL. 2022
Buenas Migas 3.Katriina Kurki, Olli-Pekka Lindgren, Alberto Miranda Cañuelas, Juan Rafols ja Kustannosossakeyhtiö Otava. 2016.
Extra material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and instruction

The student who has completed this course or has acquired equal knowledge will be able to
• operate and communicate even more fluently in different oral and written situations in work life taking into account cultural characteristics
• utilize different sources of information in Spanish
• monitor current topics in society in Spanish language
• apply language flexibly also in new situations
• broaden and deepen their language skills also independently.

Working life connections

Contents
• Work Life Communication and related practices
• Public Relations Communication
• Trade Fairs
• Business Correspondence.
In this course we will get acquainted with trade fairs and practise working as a company representative at a stand. We will also learn to formulate the most essential business letters and PR messages. Make your Spanish-language your trump card in the labor market!

Internationality

Students will engage with peers from diverse backgrounds, practice Spanish in global business and everyday contexts, and explore cultural differences across Spanish-speaking countries. Collaborative projects and digital communication exercises will further develop intercultural skills, preparing students for professional and social interactions in international environments."

Completion alternatives

Näyttö (Assessment) Presentation of previously acquired skills and knowledge related to the course content).
Ask teacher Pedro Beltran Herrera.

Learning assignments

Oral presentations on daily life and professional topics
Written assignments: business letters, and short essays
Role-playing real-life scenarios (meetings, customer service, negotiations)
Listening comprehension exercises using authentic Spanish materials
Vocabulary and grammar practice
Reflection exercises on intercultural experiences and language development

Assessment methods

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 copes adequately with the usual communication situations in both general and professional language. The Spanish language is not yet progressing consistently. The language contains main structures, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary, but sometimes is difficult to understand and there is still a lot of room for improvement.

Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student copes well with the usual communication situations in both general and professional language. The Spanish language is progressing consistently and it is understandable. The language contains main structures, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary, but there is still room for improvement.

Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student copes very well with the usual communication situations in both general and professional language. The Spanish language is structurally clear and fluent. His/Her skills in the written and oral Spanish correspond very well to the learning outcomes of the course in the most important professional and everyday communication situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed
0-5
Atention! the course is CONTACT. 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.