spa4007 spanish 7
SPANISH 7
SPA4007
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students focus on modern Spanish culture, with reference to practical Spanish grammar as required. Written texts, radio and TV material, films and literary texts will be used to sharpen and develop performance in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and to broaden the student's knowledge of Spanish culture.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites C-grade pass in SPA3006 or equivalent/co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SPA1ADA, SPA1IN7, SPA2IN7, SPA3IN7, SPA1007
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | SPANISH 7 Course Reader | Prescribed | Del Rey Cabero, E. | SPANISH PROGRAM |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups. In-class debates
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments Essays; texts written in class; grammar exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
03. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
- Activities:
- Listening exercises and tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
04. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments Oral presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Demonstrate awareness of different cultural practices and historical context in Spain.
- Activities:
- Essay; End of semester exam; oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- 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-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
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.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (including draft, edit and final version) (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 05, 03 | |
| In class writing tasks on the weekly topic (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 02 | |
| one 1-hour end of semester test (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| oral presentation in class followed by discussion (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 04, 05 |