LC-2350 - Spanish 5 (o,w), Lecture, 7.1.2025-18.2.2025

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

- You will manage fairly well in the most common communicative situations at work.

- You will be able to function in social situations at work as well as give an oral presentation on work-related theme.

- You will have a better understanding of Hispanic and Latino culture in everyday and work-related contexts.

- You will recognise the major differences between Spanish culture and your own in terms of customs, behaviours, attitudes and values.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 18.02.2025

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): B1

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 goes through oral and written communication situations in the workplace and in everyday life and provides insight into key cultural differences, while revising and building upon the grammatical structures learnt previously. Students learn to talk about their studies and skills, work and job duties. They learn to describe experiences and wishes, as well as to express and justify their opinions.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passing the course requires regular attendance, active participation and independent work. Group teaching 36 h, depending on the implementation method. Regular and active participation in classwork. 80% attendance in class is required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

    1. Written exercises and/or tests in class (20%)
    2. Live or video-recorded oral presentation (20%)
    3. Written final examination: (60%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact lessons 36 h + independent study 45 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Ahlava, Hämäläinen, Jompero, Lázaro Ramos, Pakarinen (2018), Ventana 4. Also available in digital format

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: Spanish

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Spring III

    Registration:

    Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).  

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