Spanish 4

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07CYES120
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Simon, Heli
Teacher Team: Kempas, Ilpo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
INBUS2-2015   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
INBUS2-2016   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to understand authentic Spanish texts, especially on business and economy, and is able to use the rest of verb forms of key importance for a working knowledge of Spanish. Having taken the course, the student knows how to use the subjunctive, conditional and future, is able to read text using tools, and is familiar with the key vocabulary of business and economy.

Student's Workload

lectures and guided practice 36 h
independent work 45 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Spanish 3

Contents

- verb course
- Spanish texts

Recommended or Required Reading

Kuokkanen-Kekki, M. & Palmujoki, K., 2002: Español uno

+ Other material distributed by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

lectures and guided practice
independent work

Face-to-face learning, written assignments, essay writing, translation exercises, text comprehension exercises

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations; mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

Assessment Methods

two written examinations (verbs + texts)
active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

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