SPAN 3101 - Spanish IIIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

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.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code SPAN 3101
    Course Spanish IIIA
    Coordinating Unit Spanish Studies
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Prerequisites SPAN 2102
    Incompatible SPAN 3001
    Assumed Knowledge Intermediate oral & written knowledge of the Spanish language
    Course Description 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.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Sergio Holas



    Course Timetable

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


     

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    At the successful completion of this course, students will:
    1 Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of how and when to use Spanish expressions referring to the body
    2 Demonstrate ability to distinguish the two main verbal moods of the Spanish language
    3 Make effective use of Spanish lexicon in the right context
    4 Appreciate the diversity and richness of the use of the Spanish language in specific contexts
    5 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Subjunctive Mood
    6 Demonstrate the capacity to make oral presentations in Spanish
    7 Demonstrate ability to work cooperativelly with peers and to communicate effectively with them in Spanish
    8 Demonstrate ability to listen and understand films in the Spanish language
    9 Demonstrate confidence in writing abstracts or reports in the Spanish language
    10 Demonstrate confidence in presenting one's own arguments in Spanish both in oral and written forms
    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)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 5, 9
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3, 6, 9
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3, 7, 10
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2, 3, 7, 8, 10
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 3, 6
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4, 9, 10
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4, 5, 10
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    All required resources will be available in MyUni.

    The official dictionary for this course is the Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary. Although this is not a required book in this course, it is highly recommended that you buy your own copy. It would be needed for more advanced courses in Spanish. It is available from UNIBOOKS.

    Spanish Grammar Collins GEM is the official recomended book for extra help with your grammar. It is also available from UNIBOOKS.

    The Barr Smith Library has a number of Spanish-English dictionaries in its reference section.  When preparing assignments, it is a good habit to work with dictionaries and other reference books around you. If you are thinking of purchasing a dictionary, there are several possibilities, depending on your budget.
    Online Learning
    All class material will be available in MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Course components

    The course will be divided in three sesions:

    1 hour a week (Sesion 1) will be dedicated to the study of the Spanish grammar & lexicon. Material from external sources will be used to suplement the grammar & lexicon explanations.

    The second hour (Sesion 2) will be devoted to watch Machuca and El secreto de sus ojos. This Sesion 2 will be complemented with Sesion 3 (tutoria) providing the opportunity to have the "intercambio oral".

    It is assumed that students will review and become familiar with the material covered in advance in preparation for all sessions. Each part will also contain some issues that are likely to be new or less familiar.

    The language tutorials have the following objectives:

    a) To make oral presentations based on the Sesion 2.
    b) To develop the necessary skills to orally discuss specific topics in Spanish .
    c) To improve oral expression and understanding of spoken Spanish.
    d) To immerse students in more complex contexts in which the Spanish languahge is used.
    e) To build confidence in presenting and defending one's personal viewpoints in Spanish.
    Workload

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

    1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester
    1 x 1-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester
    6 hours reading in Spanish per week 72 hours per semester
    2 hours writing in Spanish per week 24 hours per semester
    2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester
    TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES

    Semana 1
    Sesion 1:Introduccion al curso
    Sesion 2:Organizacion de grupos para Intercambio oral
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): NO HAY
    Semana 2
    Sesiones 1 & 2: NO HAY
    Sesion 3 (para ver): Machuca 1. Temas y contexto
    Semana 3
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica & Lexico): repaso del uso del preterito e imperfecto
    Sesion 2 (para ver): Machuca 2
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 4
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica): Expresiones con las partes del cuerpo. Equivalentes de "to know"
    Sesion 2 (para ver): Machuca 3
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 5
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica): Usos de Ser y estar
    Sesion 2 (para ver): Machuca 4
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 6
    Sesiones 1 & 2 (Gramatica): Los nombres de los sonidos.El acento diacritico (excepciones)
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 7: Entregar Resumen de Machuca
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica): Verbos con construccion especial: gustar, doler y similares
    Sesion 2 (para ver):El secreto de sus ojos 1. Temas y contexto
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 8
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica):Los diminutivos, los aumentativos y los despectivos.Equivalentes de "but" en espanol
    Sesion 2 (para ver): El secreto de sus ojos 2
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 9
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica): El subjuntivo 1
    Sesion 2 (para ver): El secreto de sus ojos 3
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 10
    Sesion 1 (Gramatica): El subjuntivo 2
    Sesion 2 (para ver): El secreto de sus ojos 4
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 11: Entregar resumen de El secreto de sus ojos
    Sesiones 1 & 2 (Gramatica): Influencia del ingles. Equivalentes de "to ask" en espanol
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
    Semana 12
    Sesiones 1 & 2: PRUEBA FINAL (90 minutos)
    Sesion 3 (tutoria): NO HAY.

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

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    Written exercises Formative and Summative 10% 1-10
    Document summaries Formative and Summative 30% 1-10
    Oral presentations Formative and Summative 30% 1-10
    Final essay Formative and Summative 30% 1-10
    Assessment Detail
    Available on enrolment.
    Submission
    All work must be submitted to the tutor via email.
    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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