SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish Language Program
SPN 301 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Spanish Language V
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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SPN 301
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Fall
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2
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2
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
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| Course Language |
Spanish
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to develop the language skills of the students within the scope of B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course is designed to prepare students for expressing topics such as job interviews, professions, tourism, health, media and communication. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
X
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Review of the previous semester General Review Unit 0: Generation what? #I'm like this | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 0 Review of vocabulary: work, food, education, family, free time, etc. Review of present and past verbs. |
| 2 | Unit 1: ‘Really? Come on!’ Read news and give an opinion. Read fake news and react to them. | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 1 What are the latest news in your country? Investigation via Internet: https://elpais.com/ https://www.20minutos.es/ |
| 3 | Unit 1: ‘Really? Come on!’ Past contrast (Present Perfect, Simple Past, Imperfecto) Vocabulary on media and communication | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 1 Review the past tenses: https://profevio.wordpress.com/2017/09/21/usos-y-formas-de-los-tiempos-del-pasado-repaso/ |
| 4 | Unit 1: ‘Really? Come on!’ Listening to the news on radio or podcast. Viral videos. Vocabulary on health. | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 1 Listen to news on Spanish radio: https://www.rtve.es/radio/ |
| 5 | Unit 1: ‘Really? Come on!’ Short film “The chain” Culture: La estrella de Panamá | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 1 Research: https://www.laestrella.com.pa/ |
| 6 | Unit 2. “And you, do you live to work?” Vocabulary related to work and working life. | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 2 Research InfoJobs: the first privately owned career network in Europe and one of the most popular sites on the Internet. https://www.infojobs.net/ |
| 7 | Unit 2. “And you, do you live to work?” Job interviews. How to write a CV and a cover letter. | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 2 Did you know that there are many free CV templates online? Research on Internet and select a few that fit your profile. |
| 8 | Unit 2. “And you, do you live to work?” Verbal periphrases (+gerund and infinitive) in present and past tense. Homework | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 2 Learn the verbal periphrases in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC6WpexqiZU |
| 9 | Unit 2. “And you, do you live to work?” Short film “Something else to say”. Culture: Nicaragua, the country of lakes and volcanoes. | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 2 Watch and learn more about Nicaragua: https://www.visitnicaragua.us/ |
| 10 | Unit 3: “My neighborhood is not for sale” Meaning and use of some conjunctions Superlatives | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 3 Which are the best cities to live in the world? Read and find out: https://www.muynegociosyeconomia.es/la-buena-vida/fotos/las-10-mejores-ciudades-para-vivir-711582802756 |
| 11 | Unit 3: “My neighborhood is not for sale” Tourismphobia and sustainable tourism. Vocabulary on tourism. (Past Perfect). | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 3 The Venice syndrome. Watch and reflect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9obLAdWmSw |
| 12 | Unit 3: “My neighborhood is not for sale” Renting and buying flats and houses. Vocabulary on everyday objects. Spanish customs. Expression of impersonality with “SE”. Presentation | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 3Find information on https://www.idealista.com/ |
| 13 | Unit 3: “My neighborhood is not for sale” Short film: “Esteban Torres” Culture: Uruguay (Ciudad Vieja) | ¡Genial! B1.1 Unit 3 Who is E. Galeano? Do you want to read one of his books in Turkish? https://www.kitapyurdu.com/yazar/eduardo-galeano/7846.html |
| 14 | Oral Exam | |
| 15 | Semester review | |
| 16 | Final exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | ¡Genial! B1.1 Curso de español; Authors: Adelaida Martín Bosque, María del Carmen Méndez Santos, Nitzia Tudela Capdevila; ISBN: 978-84-15299-37-0 enClave-ELE, Spain 2020 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Digital student’s book - Blinklearning. Diccionario de la Real Academia Española: https://www.rae.es/ WordReference |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application |
-
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-
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| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
20
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| Project |
-
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams |
1
|
20
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| Midterm |
-
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-
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
7
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7
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
7
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7
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| Project |
-
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0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
1
|
8
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8
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| Midterms |
-
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-
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0
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| Final Exam |
1
|
12
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12
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| Total |
112
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest