Spanish Areal Studies 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Week 1 Introduction of the Latin American Region assignment
Week 2 General Information of the target country Book Unit 5
Week 3 Product introduction and companies Book Unit 5
Week 4 Book Unit 5
Week 5 Business behavior in the target country Book Unit 6
Week 6 Book Unit 6
Week 7 Culture in the target country Book Unit 6
Week 8 Exam I Book Unit 7
Week 9 Tourism and traffic in the target country Book Unit 7
Week 10 Book Unit 7
Week 11 Gastronomy of the target country Book Unit 8
Week 12 Preparation for the next week’s fair Book Unit 8
Week 13 Country Fair
Week 14 Book Unit 8
Week 15 Book unit 8
Week 16 Feedback Evaluation EXAM II, oral exam

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

Written exam I: March 2022
Written exam II: May 2022
Oral exam: May 2022

The exams can be redone twice in the re-examinations:
in August, October and December

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

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, 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” according to on a plan if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. 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.

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.