SSP10619 Spanish grammar 1 (Autumn 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
- Campus:
- Online
- Course Leader:
- Roxana Sobrino Triana
- Teaching language:
- Spanish
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Mandatory course in the One-year Spanish Programme (full-time and part-time).
- Mandatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with Spanish as one of their chosen languages.
Recommended requirements
Prerequisites knowledge equivalent to Spanish level II from high school is recommended.
Lecture Semester
- One-year Spanish Programme, full-time: 1 semester (autumn).
- One-year Spanish Programme, part-time: 3. semester (autumn).
- Bachelor's Programme in Languages with Spanish as one of the chosen languages: 1. or 3. semester (autumn).
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student:
Has knowledge of the Spanish word classes and how they differ from Norwegian.
Has knowledge of the structure and inflectional patterns of words in Spanish.
Has knowledge of the language's phrase structure and syntax in simple sentences.
Is familiar with parts of the Spanish verbal system and its usage.
Is acquainted with concepts in Spanish morphology and syntax.
Skills
The student can:
Assign words to the correct word class and describe the structure, inflectional patterns, and syntactic functions of words in Spanish.
Analyze phrases and simple sentences.
Evaluate texts from a grammatical perspective and identify agreement errors.
Utilize concepts to explain the use of different verb tenses in Spanish.
Produce oral and written texts on specific grammatical topics.
Navigate to relevant literature and use it to develop their own knowledge.
General Competence
The student can:
Independently acquire linguistic competence and apply it.
Independently acquire relevant subject matter alone or in collaboration with others.
Communicate about grammatical topics.
Maintain and further develop their linguistic competence in Spanish.
Content
The students will acquire basic knowledge of the grammatical system in Spanish. They will learn and be able to explain grammatical structures and key features of the language. Students will enhance their ability to critically evaluate their own and others' use of the Spanish language. They will develop their knowledge and skills in understanding the language in use and analyzing it morphologically and syntactically.
Forms of teaching and learning
The course is structured with lectures where students are expected to actively engage in discussions and conversations about the subject matter, as well as in developing their own and others' linguistic skills and insights. Individual and small group assignments are also planned. The primary language of instruction will be Spanish. It is also expected that students allocate time for pre- and post-lecture work.
Course content will be available on a digital learning platform and through online teaching and guidance.
Self-study is a crucial part of students' work, and it is therefore assumed that students independently acquire a significant portion of the course material. This includes forming study groups and working independently with authentic texts, such as reading Spanish-language newspapers and watching Spanish-language programs on TV or the internet.
Workload
Approximately. 280 hours.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- One individual written assignment must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Required coursework must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.
Examination
Individual digital written examination at campus in Halden, 4 hours.
Permitted aid: Spanish-Spanish dictionary.
Grading scale: A-F.
The written exam is conducted as a digital exam.
As a general rule, the written exam is held on campus. It is possible to apply through a specific form to take the written exam at another approved location, provided that factors such as time difference and the ability for necessary communication with an external examination site allow for it.
Examiners
External and internal examiner or two internal examiners.
Course evaluation
Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated in the following way:
- Mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation
The results are processed by/in:
- Teaching group
- Head of studies
- Programme committee