MLI65A002 - Basics in Business Spanish 2, Lecture, 30.6.2025-18.7.2025

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) understand phrases and expressions related to concrete areas such as personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment, provided the speaker articulates clearly and slowly, 2) give a simple description or presentation of people, living and working conditions, daily routines, and likes/dislikes, 3) express opinions when addressed directly in a formal meeting, provided one receives help with formulation and can ask for repetition of key points if necessary, 4) understand short, simple texts on familiar matters which consist of high frequency, every-day or job-related language, 5) produce a series of related phrases and sentences linked with connectors such as “and”, “but”, “because” and “therefore”, and 6) know some typical features of the culture and business life in countries where Spanish is spoken.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 30.06.2025 - 18.07.2025

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): A2

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 will build on student knowledge of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Students will gain more experience in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish for daily life and to some extent for business contexts. In addition, students will gain deeper knowledge of culture in countries where Spanish is spoken.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: Spanish

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 14
    2025-2026 Module 14

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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