SPANISH 1

SPA1001

2020

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. Throughout the semester, cultural aspects of the Hispanic world are introduced through language classes.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Meredith Wrigley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: SPA1BE1 OR SPA1BEA

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Hold a 10 minute conversation about the topics seen in class throughout the semester

02. Understand and answer questions about simple audio texts that deal with the topics seen in class throughout the semester.

03. Use accurately and in context the vocabulary seen in class throughout the semester.

04. Use accurately and in context the grammar structures seen in class throughout the semester.

05. Write texts of up to 125 words using the range of vocabulary and grammar structures seen in class throughout the semester.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meredith Wrigley

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour 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 1.50 hour 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Three written tests which include listening comprehension, reading, and writing. (3,000 word equiv.)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	70	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Oral exam at end of semester (1,000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended