spa4008 spanish 8
SPANISH 8
SPA4008
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is a continuation of the program of language skills acquisition developed in Spanish 7. Aspects of Latin American culture are studied primarily through written and audio-visual material.
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 SPA4007 or equivalent/coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SPA1ADB, SPA1IN8, SPA2IN8, SPA3IN8, SPA1008
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBA | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Express themselves 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)
- Speaking(Speaking)
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:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
- Activities:
- Listening exercises and tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
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:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
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.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar 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 (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 15-minute oral presentation (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Written work (2,400-words equivalent) | 60 | 02, 03 |