SSP10111 Oral Spanish and Culture Studies (Autumn 2011)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business, Languages, and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Wladimir Chavez
- Teaching language:
- Spanish
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course in the one-year programme in Spanish.
May be taken as part of the optional 60 ECTS module in the bachelor programme Society, Language and Culture.
Lecture Semester
Autumn, 1st semester
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
At completion of the course the students will have good oral and written skills in Spanish.
They have acquired knowledge of current topics and various cultural expressions in Spain and Latin America.
They are able to conduct conversations on the topics that are syllabus in the course, and they are able to account for and reflect on the content of texts that deal with topics studied in the course.
Content
The course is mainly taught as group learning with conversations in focus. The students read adapted books that are discussed in the groups.
Active participation in class is expected.
Forms of teaching and learning
Group discussions with active student participation.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- A minimum of 80% attendance. Failure to meet with this requirement calls for a written application to be exempt.
- One oral presentation of 10-15 minutes
- One written assignment.
The coursework requirements must be fulfilled before students may register for the final exam.
Examination
Oral examination lasting approx. 30 minutes. No aids permitted.
Assessment is given on the A-F grading scale.
Course evaluation
Feedback from students is decisive for the University College to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. This course is evaluated in the following ways:
- Mid-term evaluation
- End-of-term evaluation
The results are dealt with by a group of lecturers, the head of studies, and the local study quality committee.
Literature
Information on relevant literature is given at the beginning of the course.
All material handed out in class or posted on the website is required reading.