LEARNING OUTCOMES
- You will manage in Spanish in the most common communicative situations at work and in everyday life.
- You will be able to express yourself using some basic phrases related to work and everyday life situations;
- e.g. introducing yourself, answering simple questions about your work and background, and producing brief written messages with the help of language tools.
- You will be able to recognise and understand some of the cultural features and customs typical of the Spanish-speaking world.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 28.04.2025 - 09.06.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Llorens
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Understanding the basic structures and vocabulary needed in everyday life and work, practising simple communicative situations of everyday life and work, 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. Written examination (70%)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- contact hours: 36 h
- independent work and written examination, with preparations: 45 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Ahlava, Hämäläinen, Rambla Lop (2015 or later edition) Ventana 1. Also available in digital format
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: Finnish
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2024-2025 Autumn II
2024-2025 Spring III
2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn II
2025-2026 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 30 students will be accepted into the course. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.