LC-2320 - Spanish 2, H07 Lecture, 22.4.2024-5.6.2024

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

- You will manage in common communication situations at work in Spanish.

- You will be to communicate in speech and writing in simple situations, including producing short written messages and giving basic information about your own work or business.

- You will handle basic economic terminology with some proficiency and understand the gist of relatively easy texts with the help of language tools.

- You will be able to search for the information you need from authentic sources (e.g. advertisements, notices, schedules, corporate websites)

- You will be able to take part in conversations in familiar situations relating to your own work and everyday life and you will have some familiarity with the customs of the Spanish-speaking world.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 22.04.2024 - 05.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Ahlava

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A2-1

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

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning more about the basic grammatical structures of Spanish and expanding your basic vocabulary for everyday purposes, acquiring a limited economics vocabulary and managing in common communication situations at work and in everyday life, 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. Oral test (10%)

    4. Written examination (60%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Contact hours 36 h

    - Independent work by the student and a written examination, and preparing for the exam: 45 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Ahlava, Hämäläinen, Kemppainen, Mendoza, Rambla Lop, Warjus. Ventana 2 (2016 or later edition). Also available in digital format.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    If necessary, English may be used as a language of instruction.

    Teaching Language : Finnish

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2022-2023 Autumn II
    2022-2023 Spring III
    2022-2023 Spring IV
    2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Autumn I
    2023-2024 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Spring III
    2023-2024 Spring IV
    2023-2024 Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 30 students will be accepted into the course.

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

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