SPAN 3101 - Upper-Intermediate Spanish A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course builds on the skills that students mastered in the intermediate language courses (SPAN 2101 and SPAN 2102). The emphasis of this course will be on the further development of oral and written skills. Students completing this course will acquire a basic level of fluency that will allow them to participate in conversations with native speakers and other students of the Spanish language. Different from early courses, in this one the teaching staff will emphasise the writing of more complex paragraphs, compositions, and documents, and work on the students? ability to report back in oral form on the documents they write. Lectures and tutorials will be conducted in 100% in Spanish and students will be expected to actively contribute to discussions and exercises in the Spanish language.

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Course Details

Course Code	SPAN 3101
Course	Upper-Intermediate Spanish A
Coordinating Unit	European Languages, and Linguistics
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	SPAN 2102
Incompatible	SPAN 3001
Assessment	Participation 10%, Oral exchange 20%, Mid term test 30%, Final test 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Paula Plastic

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Indicative Mood in all its tenses.
2	Further consolidate knowledge of the Subjunctive Mood of the Spanish language.
3	Effectively use digital technology to enhance their own learning of the Spanish language and culture.
4	Make use of Spanish lexicon in the right context.
5	Use more complicated/advanced grammar structures in Spanish.
6	Further enhance the ability to synthesize, analyse and present information both in written and oral forms in Spanish.
7	Enhance their ability and positive attitude to facilitate and participate in oral exchanges in specific contexts in Spanish.
8	Acquire the ability to translate basic documents from English into Spanish, with the help of the internet and digital devices.
9	Further develop their capacity to write formal documents in Spanish.
10	Further enhance the capacity to see cultural continuities and differences between Australia and the Spanish-speaking world, and to make respectful comparisons between the two worldviews.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 8
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	4, 5, 6
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	6, 7, 9
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	9, 10
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	7, 9, 10
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	.
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	.
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	7, 10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

You will need a workbook, Español en 3-2-1Gramática B2 (2022). You will continue using this workbook in SPAN 3102.

Recommended Resources

You will be typing in Spanish when completing tasks. In order to spell words correctly, work more efficiently, and avoid penalties, make sure you add the Spanish keyboard to your devices. Here are some resources that may help you:

• Type in another language on your Mac with input sources
• Switch between languages using the Language bar

Online Learning

1. Wordreference: Recommended dictionary
2. Study Spanish: Grammar explanations and activities
3. DELE Ahora: How to conjugate verbs
4. Quizlet: Flashcards / Digital study tools
5. Hello Talk: Chatting with native speakers online
6. News in Slow Spanish

You will find additional videos and activities on MyUni.

Learning & Teaching Modes

In this course, you will be asked to:

Attend a 1 x 2-hour seminar
Attend 1 x 1-hour tutorial
Complete homework/assignments (Vocabulary Quiz, Grammar Quiz, Discussions)
Revise content seen in class regularly, including listening and watching content in the target language
Sit a midterm, a final, and an oral exam

Seminars: Seminars are not lectures. They will not be recorded given that they are highly interactive. However, you will have access to all teaching and learning materials (slides, activities, and answers). Attendance is not required but it is highly recommended that you attend them to succeed in this course. What would a seminar look like? Instructors will introduce the unit, explain the main grammatical points, and facilitate activities to make sure you understand what has been presented. Students will be asked to download a vocabulary list prior to each seminar, revise content, and come prepared.

Tutorials: Tutorials are even more practical. Students will revise vocabulary, complete reading, listening, and viewing tasks, as well as prepare for our oral exam.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour seminar per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial per week	12 hours per semester
6 hours homework and assignment per week	72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours oral exchange preparation per 11 weeks	22 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	154 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction to SPAN 3101 1. Structure 2. Expectations 3. Assessment 4. Resources Communication 1. Introducing yourself 2. Talking about present habits 3. Talking about our childhood 4. Talking about past events Vocabulary 1. Classroom vocabulary 2. Verbs (A1, A2, B1) Grammar 3. Repaso A1: presente del indicativo, pretérito(s), oraciones coordinadas, verbos reflexivos, verbos regulares e irregulares, perífrases de futuro > voy + a + infinitive, preterite tenses 4. Spanish as a linguistic, cultural, and emotional system 5. Modes and tenses within the indicative
Weeks 2-3	Unidad 1: Movimiento Communication 1. Describing activities, movement, and processes 2. Giving instructions 3. Feelings and emotions related to movement Vocabulary 1. Drama, dancing, sports, body posture 2. Uses of verbs poner and quedar Grammar 1. Time markers: mientras, mientras tanto, al + infinitive 2. Verbos pronominales Pronunciation/Intonation 1. Pronouncing the name of artistic production and artists Culture 1. Dancing and singing 2. “Movimiento” (Jorge Drexler)
Weeks 4-5	Unidad 2: Estas son las noticias... Communication 1. Combining preterit tenses to narrate past events 2. Expressing warnings and calls Pronunciation / Intonation 1. Formality and seriousness when communicating the news Vocabulary 1. Reports, news, media 2. Origin and history of a city
Week 6	Midterm Exam
Weeks 7-8	Unidad 3: Pon atención Communication 1. Making predictions 2. Analyse and present environmental problems 3. Cohesion Pronunciation / Intonation 1. /ɾ/ vs /r/ Vocabulary 1. The environment, its problems, and causes Grammar 4. Tiempos perfectos del indicativo 5. Time expressions: mientras, hasta (que), en cuanto, antes de (que), después de (que) 6. Cohesion: dicho esto, el citado… Culture 1. Environmental issues and its impact in Latin America
Weeks 9-10	Unidad 4: Autónomos Communication 1. Talking about professional profiles: qualities, duties, and work demands 2. Describing a business and its leader(s) Vocabulary 1. Work, business, leadership 2. Lexical cohesion Pronunciation / Intonation 1. Assertiveness and charisma Grammar 1. Subordinate clauses: aunque, a pesar de, por mucho que… 2. Reformulating ideas: es decir, esto es, o sea, 3. Providing examples: un ejemplo, por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo... Culture 1. An entrepreneurial generation
Week 11	Review + Oral Exam
Week 12	Final Exam

Specific Course Requirements

As the first half of the last language course, students enrolled in SPAN 3101 are required to make time to revise content and access study support as needed.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting
Preparation, Participation, Attendance	Formative	10%
Homework + Quizzes	Formative and summative	20%
Mid-term Exam	Formative and summative	20%
Oral Exam	summative	20%
Final Exam	summative	30%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance to tutorials in order to succeed in this course.

Assessment Detail

Participation: Students are expected to actively participate in all activities, both in seminars and tutorials.

Homework: Students will be required to complete homework tasks on a weekly basis.

Mid-term Exam: The midterm exam will cover the content studied in Weeks 1-6.

Final Exam: The final exam will include all grammar points studied in class as well as a vocabulary section, a reading comprehension, and a listening component.

Submission

Deadlines

Deadlines are not optional and they are the same for every student taking this course to make your learning experience as fair as possible. You are only allowed to submit one piece of homework or assignment late per semester. Any subsequent late submission will not count towards your grade for Homework + Quizzes.

Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate, or extenuating circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the contact listed on the form and submitted at least 5 days before the assessment due date. You will be notified of the result of your request.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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