spa1001 spanish 1
SPANISH 1
SPA1001
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students receive a practical introduction to the Spanish language. They acquire the language largely in simulated real-life situations (a communicative approach to language learning) rather than through translation. Throughout the semester, cultural aspects of the Hispanic world are introduced through language classes.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SPA1BEA, SPA1BE1
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions CORE First year subject for the Beginners Spanish Major in the Bachelor of Arts. The running of this subject in second semester is subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Aula 1 Libro del alumno | Prescribed | Corpas, J., Garmendia, A., Soriano, C. | DIFUSION, BARCELONA |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.5 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"These are practical language classes."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
end of semester written test (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
oral/aural work - short tests, exercises (1,400-word equivalent) | 35 | |
written work - short tests, exercises (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.5 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
end of semester written test (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
oral/aural work - short tests, exercises (1,400-word equivalent) | 35 | |
written work - short tests, exercises (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 |