SPAN 2102 - Spanish IIB
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SPAN 2102 Course Spanish IIB Coordinating Unit Spanish Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites SPAN 2101 Incompatible SPAN 2002 Assumed Knowledge Basic knowledge of the Spanish language (emphasis on writing skills) Assessment Active participation (10%), weekly homework (20%), mid-term test (20%), 2 oral presentations (20%), final test (30%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jorge Paredes
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
CRAPPPPStudents who successfully complete this course will be able to
1. correctly recognise and use colloquial and academic vocabulary in Spanish in a diversity of life contexts.
2. write compositions in Spanish of up to 1000 words.
3. maintain a basic conversation in Spanish of 30 minutes or longer.
4. explain situations around him/her, his/her family and country of origin in Spanish.
5. exchange ideas with other people about the cultures of Spain and Latin America in Spanish, at an advanced level.
6. understand and use a variety of structures (from basic to advanced) of the Spanish grammar.
7. read, understand and comment full documents in Spanish.
8. use the internet to further their knowledge of the Spanish language and to do research on specific topics of the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.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, 6, 7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 4, 6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3, 5, 7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2, 4, 7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 8 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 5, 7, 8 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 5 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, 7, 8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
- “¿Cómo se dice en español? 4” (Reader). Available from the Image and Copy Centre,
Level 1, Hughes Building.
- Collins Paperback Spanish Dictionary, available from Unibooks.Recommended Resources
Grammar explanations, online exercices, tests and audio- practice material available from the following web site: www.studyspanish.comOnline Learning
www.studyspanish.com
Audio clips and grammar exercises are available from MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The teaching is done via seminars and workshops. The seminars focus on the main grammar structures of the Spanish language. The workshops are primarily for oral and aural practice.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 2 x 1-hour workshops (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 5 hours reading per week 48 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours writing and test preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 144 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week 1
- Introduction to the course.
- Uses of the infinitive.
Week 2
- Uses of the gerund.
- Uses of the past partciple as an impersonal verbal form.
Week 3
- Uses of the preterit and the imperfect.
Week 4
-Uses of the past participle
Week 5
- The present subjuntive.
Week 6
- Uses of the subjunctive I.
Week 7
-Uses of the subjuntive II.
Week 8
-The present subjuntive to express commands.
Week 9
- Introduction to the imperfect subjunctive.
Week 10
- The imperfect subjunctive and its uses.
Weeek 11
- Conditional sentences that use the imperfect subjunctive.
Week 12
- General review-Specific Course Requirements
Presentation of Work
All written work handed in during the semester must include a cover page containing the student information (name, university id number), course information (name of the course, group number to which the student belongs) and the tutors's name.The assignment must be written in Word for Windows 2003 or newer version, using font Times New Roman, size 12 and written at double space.
Submission of written assignments
All written assignments must be submitted electronically to your tutor. The assignment must be sent as an attachment to an e-mail message sent to your tutor's e-mail address.
Deadlines
Assignments handed in late will be penalized at the rate of 5 points per calendar day, up to a maximum of 7 days, after which they will automatically receive a mark of zero. These penalties will not apply, however, if an extension has been granted by the tutor or the course coordinator before the due date.
Extensions will only be granted on medical grounds (medical certificate required) or in documented cases of hardship. Please note that under no circumstances will assignments be accepted for marking after the corrected work has been returned to the rest of the class.
University policy now requires that for pieces of assessment worth 20% or more, students applying for extensions for coursework tasks must fill in and submit the “Assessment Task Extension” form to the School of Humanities office, attaching the necessary documentation. The forms can be found at the following URL:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.htmlSmall Group Discovery Experience
All activities in the classrroom are organised in small groups aimed at discovering new cultural and language elements/realities of the Spanish Speaking World. -
Assessment
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 Learning Outcome Participation Formative and Summative 15% 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 Ejercicios de repaso Formative and Summative 10% 1, 3, 6 3 semester tests Formative and Summative 30% 1, 4, 6, 7 2 x oral presentations Formative and Summative 25% 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Composition (1000 words) Formative and Summative 20% 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 Assessment Related Requirements
It is a requirement of the course that students attend all SPANISH IIB seminars and workshops. Exemption from attendance may be given by the course coordinator only for medical reasons or for documented cases of personal hardship. If students fail to attend 2 language classes without providing a satisfactory explanation (on medical or compassionate grounds), they will be asked to provide evidence justifying why they should not be excluded from the course. In all cases, the onus is on the student to contact their tutor or the course coordinator, preferably in advance, to explain their absence. If this is not done, it will be assumed that the student concerned is no longer in the course. Students must comply with a minimum 75% attendance through the semester. Those who fail this attendance requirement will receive a grade of FNS (Fail No Submission).
Students must complete/submit all assessment tasks in order to pass this course.Assessment Detail
Participation: all students will be expected to actively participate in all activities and exercises organised in class.
Ejercicios de repaso: students will submit 4 sets of "Ejercicios de repaso", which are based on the grammar studied in each "Unidad" in the textbook. These exercises will help students prepare for the 3 tests they have to sit during the semester.
3 semester tests: students will sit 3 semester tests of 50 minute duration each, all based on the grammar and the vocabulary studied in the textbook and in class in the previous 4 weeks.
Oral presentations: students will do two 7.5-minute oral presentations on specific topics to be chosen/allocated in the first week of classes. All presentations will be organised around a Power Point presentation and written in Spanish.
Composition: students will submit a written composition in Spanish of 1000 words. The topic of the composition to be dicussed/agreed on with the tutor. The composition will be submitted by Thursday 6 November by 6:00 PM.Submission
Information available on enrolment.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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