SPANISH 1

SPA1001

2017

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.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Laura Tolton Seabra

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: SPA1BEA, SPA1BE1

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: CORE First year subject for the Beginners Spanish Major in the Bachelor of Arts. This subject is offered in Semester 1 as well as in Semester 2. The Semester 2 instance 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

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)

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Laura Tolton Seabra

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.
"The lecture will cover the grammatical points studied."

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.
"In the practical classes students will develop their communicative skills."

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
End of semester exam (grammar, listening comprehension, writing & oral exam) (2,400-word equivalent)	60	01, 02, 04, 05
Five short quizzes (400-word equivalent)	10	03, 04
Mid-Semester exam (grammar, listening comprehension & writing exam) (1,200-word equivalent)	30	05, 04, 02

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended