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LC-2310 - Spanish 1, Lecture, 3.9.2024-10.10.2024

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 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: 03.09.2024 - 10.10.2024

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%)

  • applies in this implementation

    Grading scale

    (56-64) 1
    (65-73) 2
    (74-82) 3
    (83-91) 4
    (92-100) 5

    Guidelines for written assignments

    One of the course objectives is to learn how to write texts and essays in Spanish that correspond to the course's language proficiency level. In writing assignments, the use of AI, translation programs or, for example, assistance from Spanish-speaking individuals is not allowed. However, you may use these tools to look up individual words.

    Assessment of written assignments

    The content and structures of the writing must correspond to the language proficiency level of the course. This means that if the text contains structures that are more advanced than the course level, it will negatively impact the assignment's score, even if the structures are correct. The essay may also be completely rejected.

    The student is always responsible for ensuring that their work is entirely their own. It is often easy for the teacher to detect cheating, such as a text written by an AI or another person.

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
Prerequisites

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 IV

    Registration:

    Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 30 students will be accepted into the course. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.  

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