Spanish Areal Studies 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

17 Jan Introduction to the Latin American Regional assignment; Refresher exercises
24 Jan Latin American Spanish; Book unit 4
31 Jan Assignment 1: General information of the target country; Book Unit 4
7 Feb Book Unit 4
14 Feb Book Unit 5
28 Feb Assignment 2: Economy; Book Unit 5
7 Mar Book Unit 5
14 Mar Assignment 3: Tourism and traffic in the target country ; Exam 1 (book's units 4and 5)
21 Mar No classes: intensive week
28 Mar Book unit 6
4 Apr Assignment 4: Culture in the target country; Book Unit 6
11 Apr Book Unit 6
18 Apr Assignment 5: Gastronomy; Book Unit 7
25 Apr Book Unit 7
2 May Book Unit 7
9 May Assignment 6: Interviews; Book Unit 8
16 May Feedback; Evaluation; EXAM II (book units 6-8); Oral exam (units 4-8)

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)
Units 4-7
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 Exam:
in August, October and December

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.