MLI65A001 - Basics in Business Spanish 1, Lecture, 10.6.2024-28.6.2024

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

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) follow language which is slowly and carefully articulated, with long pauses to assimilate meaning, 2) understand simple spoken sentences or connected phrases concerning one’s home, work and studies, 3) recognize concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, 4) introduce oneself and other people at a basic level (names, age, activities), 5) make actionable demands to satisfy needs such as asking for food, expressing simple psychological states, as well as accepting and refusing, 6) understand very short, simple texts, a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases, and rereading as required, 7) give information about matters of personal relevance using simple words, structures, and basic expressions, and 8) begin building a vocabulary around business and culture in Spanish.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 10.06.2024 - 28.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ana Monterde Rey

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):

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CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course introduces students to speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Students are introduced to the basic vocabulary and grammar needed for communicating in daily life and in some business situations. They also become aware of some elements of culture in countries where Spanish is spoken.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    CEFR: Beginning level 0, Target level A1

    Teaching Language : Spanish

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Module 13
    2023-2024 Module 13

    Enrollment :

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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