SPAN 3101 - Spanish IIIA | Course Outlines

SPAN 3101 - Spanish IIIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

This course builds on the skills that students mastered in the intermediate language courses (SPAN 2101 and SPAN 2102). The emphasis of this course will be on the further development of oral and written skills. Students completing this course will acquire a basic level of fluency that will allow them to participate in conversations with native speakers and other students of the Spanish language. Different from early courses, in this one the teaching staff will emphasise the writing of more complex paragraphs, compositions, and documents, and work on the students' ability to report back in oral form on the documents they write. Lectures and tutorials will be conducted in 100% in Spanish and students will be expected to actively contribute to discussions and exercises in the Spanish language.

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Course Details

Course Code	SPAN 3101
Course	Spanish IIIA
Coordinating Unit	Spanish Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Prerequisites	SPAN 2102
Incompatible	SPAN 3001
Assumed Knowledge	Intermediate oral & written knowledge of the Spanish language
Assessment	written exercises (10%), document summaries (30%), oral presentations (30%), final essay (30%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Sergio Holas

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will:

1	Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of how and when to use Spanish expressions referring to the body
2	Demonstrate ability to distinguish the two main verbal moods of the Spanish language
3	Make effective use of Spanish lexicon in the right context
4	Appreciate the diversity and richness of the use of the Spanish language in specific contexts
5	Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Subjunctive Mood
6	Demonstrate the capacity to make oral presentations in Spanish
7	Demonstrate ability to work cooperativelly with peers and to communicate effectively with them in Spanish
8	Demonstrate ability to listen and understand films in the Spanish language
9	Demonstrate confidence in writing abstracts or reports in the Spanish language
10	Demonstrate confidence in presenting one's own arguments in Spanish both in oral and written forms

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3, 5, 9
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3, 6, 9
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3, 7, 10
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	2, 3, 7, 8, 10
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	3, 6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	4, 9, 10
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	4, 5, 10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

All required resources will be available in MyUni.

The official dictionary for this course is the Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary. Although this is not a required book in this course, it is highly recommended that you buy your own copy. It would be needed for more advanced courses in Spanish. It is available from UNIBOOKS.

Spanish Grammar Collins GEM is the official recomended book for extra help with your grammar. It is also available from UNIBOOKS.

The Barr Smith Library has a number of Spanish-English dictionaries in its reference section. When preparing assignments, it is a good habit to work with dictionaries and other reference books around you. If you are thinking of purchasing a dictionary, there are several possibilities, depending on your budget.

Online Learning

All class material will be available in MyUni.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Course components

The course will be divided in three sesions:

1 hour a week (Sesion 1) will be dedicated to the study of the Spanish grammar & lexicon. Material from external sources will be used to suplement the grammar & lexicon explanations.

The second hour (Sesion 2) will be devoted to watch Machuca and El secreto de sus ojos. This Sesion 2 will be complemented with Sesion 3 (tutoria) providing the opportunity to have the "intercambio oral".

It is assumed that students will review and become familiar with the material covered in advance in preparation for all sessions. Each part will also contain some issues that are likely to be new or less familiar.

The language tutorials have the following objectives:

a) To make oral presentations based on the Sesion 2.
b) To develop the necessary skills to orally discuss specific topics in Spanish .
c) To improve oral expression and understanding of spoken Spanish.
d) To immerse students in more complex contexts in which the Spanish languahge is used.
e) To build confidence in presenting and defending one's personal viewpoints in Spanish.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
6 hours reading in Spanish per week	72 hours per semester
2 hours writing in Spanish per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES

Semana 1
Sesion 1:Introduccion al curso
Sesion 2:Organizacion de grupos para Intercambio oral
Sesion 3 (tutoria): NO HAY
Semana 2
Sesiones 1 & 2: NO HAY
Sesion 3 (para ver): Machuca 1. Temas y contexto
Semana 3
Sesion 1 (Gramatica & Lexico): repaso del uso del preterito e imperfecto
Sesion 2 (para ver): Machuca 2
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 4
Sesion 1 (Gramatica): Expresiones con las partes del cuerpo. Equivalentes de "to know"
Sesion 2 (para ver): Machuca 3
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 5
Sesion 1 (Gramatica): Usos de Ser y estar
Sesion 2 (para ver): Machuca 4
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 6
Sesiones 1 & 2 (Gramatica): Los nombres de los sonidos.El acento diacritico (excepciones)
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 7: Entregar Resumen de Machuca
Sesion 1 (Gramatica): Verbos con construccion especial: gustar, doler y similares
Sesion 2 (para ver):El secreto de sus ojos 1. Temas y contexto
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 8
Sesion 1 (Gramatica):Los diminutivos, los aumentativos y los despectivos.Equivalentes de "but" en espanol
Sesion 2 (para ver): El secreto de sus ojos 2
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 9
Sesion 1 (Gramatica): El subjuntivo 1
Sesion 2 (para ver): El secreto de sus ojos 3
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 10
Sesion 1 (Gramatica): El subjuntivo 2
Sesion 2 (para ver): El secreto de sus ojos 4
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 11: Entregar resumen de El secreto de sus ojos
Sesiones 1 & 2 (Gramatica): Influencia del ingles. Equivalentes de "to ask" en espanol
Sesion 3 (tutoria): Intercambio oral
Semana 12
Sesiones 1 & 2: PRUEBA FINAL (90 minutos)
Sesion 3 (tutoria): NO HAY.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Written exercises	Formative and Summative	10%	1-10
Document summaries	Formative and Summative	30%	1-10
Oral presentations	Formative and Summative	30%	1-10
Final essay	Formative and Summative	30%	1-10

Assessment Detail

Available on enrolment.

Submission

All work must be submitted to the tutor via email.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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