spa1001 spanish 1
SPANISH 1
SPA1001
2015
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.
SchoolSchool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Aula 1 Libro del alumno | Prescribed | Corpas, J., Garmendia, A., Soriano, C. | DIFUSION, BARCELONA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Interact with another student in order to hold a 10 minute conversation and carry out oral tasks about the topics seen in class throughout the semester
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Understand and answer questions about simple audio texts that deal with the topics seen in class throughout the semester.
- Activities:
- Listening exercises and tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Use accurately and in context the grammar structures and vocabulary seen in class throughout the semester.
- Activities:
- Five short quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Use accurately and in context the grammar structures seen in class throughout the semester.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments. Exams; texts written in class
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Write texts of up to 125 words using the range of vocabulary and grammar structures seen in class throughout the semester.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments. Exams; in class written texts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester exam (Composition, grammar,aural comprehension + oral exam)(2,400-word equivalent) | 60 | 04, 05, 02 | |
| Five short quizzes (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Mid-Semester exam (Composition + grammar exam + listening comprehension)(1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 05, 04, 02 |
Melbourne, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester exam (Composition, grammar,aural comprehension + oral exam)(2,400-word equivalent) | 60 | 04, 05, 02 | |
| Five short quizzes (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Mid-Semester exam (Composition + grammar exam + listening comprehension)(1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 05, 04, 02 |