SPANISH 3
SPA2003
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is a continuation of Spanish 2. While emphasising the skills of speaking and listening, we attend to the development of reading and writing skills. The student is involved in a wide range of language acquisition activities and is exposed to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Abraham Hernandez Cubo
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: SPA1002 or SPA1BEB or SPA1BE2 or SPA2BE2 or SPA3BE2 or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SPA1INA, SPA2BEA, SPA1IN3, SPA2IN3, SPA3IN3, SPA1003
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Aula 2 Internacional Libro del alumno | Prescribed | Corpas, J., Garmendia, A., Soriano, C. | DIFUSION |
| Readings | Gramatica basica del estudiante de espanol | Recommended | Alonso Raya, R. et al. | DIFUSION |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in pairs or groups and tutorial assignments and in class written texts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Can understand the main points of clear standard input (audio or written) on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Activities:
- Reading and listening exercises and tutorial assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Abraham Hernandez Cubo
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 covers the main grammatical points to be 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 develop their communicative skills."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester exam (listening + grammar + oral + composition) (2,400-word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 04, 02 | |
| Four in-class quizzes (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 04 | |
| Mid-semester exam (in-class listening + grammar + composition) (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 03, 02 |