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: 26.02.2024 - 10.04.2024
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:
- Group teaching: 36 h. 80% attendance rate required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.
- Regular and active participation in classwork (10%)
- Exercises (20%)
- Oral presentation (20%)
- Written final examination: (50%)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Contact hours: 36 h
- Independent work: 45 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided by the teacher
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
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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 IVEnrollment :
Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 25 students will be accepted into the course.