LC-2310 - Spanish 1, Lecture, 28.2.2022-6.4.2022

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

- You will manage in Spanish in the most common communicative situations at work and in everyday life.

- You will be able to express yourself using some basic phrases related to work and everyday life situations;

- e.g. introducing yourself, answering simple questions about your work and background, and producing brief written messages with the help of language tools.

- You will be able to recognise and understand some of the cultural features and customs typical of the Spanish-speaking world.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 28.02.2022 - 06.04.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Ahlava, Carmen Rodellas Ryhänen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Understanding the basic structures and vocabulary needed in everyday life and work, practising simple communicative situations of everyday life and work, and getting to know some customs of the Spanish-speaking world.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lectures 36 h, active participation in class. 80% attendance in class is required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

    2. Classroom tests and/or written assignments (30%)

    3. Written examination (70%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - contact hours: 36 h

    - independent work and written examination, with preparations: 45 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Ahlava, Hämäläinen, Rambla Lop (2015 or later edition) Ventana 1. Also available in digital format

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Please note: The course is organised if a minimum of 10 students register for it.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I, Autumn I-II,Autumn II,Spring III,Spring IV

    2021-2022 Autumn I,Autumn I-II,Autumn II,Spring III,Spring IV

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-2310

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    WebOodi. Please see WebOodi for the registration dates. A maximum of 30 students will be accepted into the course in the order of registration. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

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