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 be able to communicate fluently in everyday situations at work and in everyday life.

- You will be able to talk about your field of study and your work both orally and in writing.

- You will be able to make use of your knowledge of the distinguishing features of the cultures of Spain and Latin America.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 27.02.2023 - 05.04.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Javier Gonzalez Garcia

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2

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

Teaching language: . Languages of study attainment:

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    During the course, we practise subjunctives and get acquainted with terminologies specific to various professional fields. We practise communicating in both writing and speech, and analyse the media’s common communication strategies. The topics include human rights, challenges to democracy, and factors affecting people’s values and decision-making.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Small group teaching: 24 h. Regular and active participation in classwork. 80% attendance rate required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

    2. Exercises (40%)
    3. Oral presentation (20%)
    3. Written final examination: (40%)

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Contact hours: 24 h
    - Independent work: 42 h
    - Graded oral presentation, written examination and their preparation: 14 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided by the teacher

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course fulfils the foreign language requirement of the university (for ARTS and the field of technology).

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

    Teaching Language : Spanish

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
    2023-2024 Spring IV

    Enrollment :

    Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 25 students will be accepted into the course.