Basics of Spanish (5 cr)
Code: R0076-3004
General information
Enrollment
24.05.2021 - 07.09.2021
Timing
01.10.2021 - 14.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Teachers
- Virpi Castrén
Teacher in charge
Virpi Castrén
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
CCC221SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S21, Generic studies
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
- communicate in simple situations of everyday life
- write simple texts
- understand the main points in messages and in Spanish speech spoken at a normal speed about familiar subjects
Teaching methods
Online course.
Virtual sessions in Zoom every Tuesday (5.10. - 14.12.2021)
Regular attendance, max. 4 times of absence because of pedagogical reasons.
NB. You must attend the first meeting (5.10.2021) otherwise you will lose your place in this study group.
You will need computer, camera and microphone in this course.
Bienvenidos!
Location and time
The course begins the 5th of October and ends the 14th of Dec.
Online lessons every Tuesday 9.00 - 11.30
Learning materials and recommended literature
The material used in this course will be provided by the teacher and it will be found in Canvas.
The link to the workspace will be sent to the participants in September 2021.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
No alternative manners of performance.
Important dates
Final exam 14.12.2021.
Content and scheduling
Simple communication events, everyday situations: telling about oneself, greetings, ordering food in a restaurant etc. Pronunciation. Grammar:
- Subject pronouns
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Gender and plural form of nouns
- Present tense of regular and some irregular verbs
- Possessive adjectives
- Prepositions a, de, en, para, por, sin, con
- Adjectives
Cultural knowledge, some characteristic features of Spain and Latin America.
Further information for students
The student is able to:
- understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
- communicate in simple situations of everyday life
- write simple texts
- understand the main points in messages and in Spanish speech spoken at a normal speed about familiar subjects
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Regular attendance, max. 4 times of absence.
Absence cannot be compensated by extra written assignments.
Active participation
Oral and written assignments
Final test 80%, Oral skills 20%