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 put your oral and written Spanish skills to use particularly in your own professional field and in work situations.

- You will possess a command of the terminology of your field and be able to communicate fluently in various types of work situations.

- You will understand texts on different topics in the literature of your profession and know the most important jargon related to the topics.

- You will be able to write in the main genres needed for studies and in your own field of work.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 02.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Carmen Rodellas Ryhänen

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2-2

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:

    The course familiarises students with current economic, technical, art, design or architectural topics and texts as well as with the terminology of the student s profession. The course includes writing assignments and oral presentations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Group teaching: 36 h. 80% attendance rate required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.
    2. Regular and active participation in classwork (10%)
    3. Exercises (20%)
    4. Oral presentation (20%)
    5. Written final examination (50%)

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Contact hours: 36 h

    - Independent study: 45 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:

    Teaching Language: Spanish

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 No teaching

    Registration:

    Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).