97502 Spanish Language and Culture 2
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 97501 Spanish Language and Culture 1
Description
This subject is the second in a series of four subjects designed to provide students who have no prior knowledge of the Spanish language with the basic survival skills in language and culture. Emphasis is given to the development of speaking and listening skills required to establish and maintain relationships in social or work-related spheres, and fulfil basic survival needs in a Spanish-speaking environment. Students also expand their reading and writing skills. In addition the subject focuses on the development of sociocultural understanding relevant to appropriate language use. This subject corresponds to Level A2 (basic user) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe). This subject forms the basis for further study (Spanish 3).
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | communicate effectively in oral and written form, in Spanish, within the range of situations set out in the subject program. This corresponds to the skill set for students at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
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| b. | demonstrate a progression of language development through autobiographical and bibliographical accounts in oral and written genres. |
| c. | demonstrate critical cultural awareness of and intercultural competencies relating to Spanish -speaking peoples and their relationship to appropriate language use |
| d. | develop independent learning skills through individual, group tasks, including Online activities |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):
- Employ effective cultural strategies to operate within professional settings in Australia and internationally. (INT.1.1)
- Reflect on and use knowledge of contemporary societies to engage with diverse cultures. (INT.3.1)
- Develop capacity to engage with current issues and to act ethically in Australian and international settings. (INT.5.1)
- Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English. (INT.6.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
In order to maximise students’ potential for effective communication in the target language, Genre Based Pedagogy, through the Teaching and Learning Cycle (TLC) (Ross and Martin 2012), is used in class to develop literacy advanced-ness. This pedagogy links teaching and research in language acquisition. A series of scaffolding activities are used in this process.
Interactive activities through work in pairs, small and large groups and/or presentations, are promoted in class to enhance students' engagement through content based learning. Preparation for class activities requires students to complete exercises and reading/listening/viewing activities prior to coming to class and for them to make effective use of resources and subject material (including UTS online), community and peer resources available to them to support their learning.
Students will customise their learning experience as per the Global Spanish approach to promote their engagement with Hispanic-phone peoples and societies. This entails keeping in mind one’s goals for the use of Spanish (for instance studying abroad or travel in a particular country or region) and tailoring one’s practice and learning to maximize exposure to local variants of the language, relevant cultural norms and authentic materials from the area.
As part of an immersive approach, students are expected to use only Spanish when communicating with each other or with their teacher in class.
As this is an 8 credit point subject, the approximate time commitment expected from students is 12 hours per week, including class time.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Contribution to ongoing learning
| Objective(s): | a, b, c and d | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Speaking skills assessment
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| Weight: | 40% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Final test
| Objective(s): | a, b and c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weight: | 40% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass this subject, you must earn an overall total of 50 marks or more for the subject.
Required texts
A full range of texts, audio and video media are used in this subject. Further details are available in the subject outline.
1. Corpas, J., Garcia, E. & Garmendia, A. AULA Internacional 1 New Edition. Difusion.
Copies are available at the Co-Op Bookshop, 3 Broadway,, Sydney. Copies are availale for loan at the UTS library.
2.Spanish Language and Culture 2 can be purchased at:-
UTS Union Shop
Towers Market Place
Activate Market Place
Tower Building 1, level 3
BROADWAY
CN (to be posted in UTS Online)
Recommended texts
RECOMMENDED
Centellas, Aurora (1996). Método de Español para Extranjeros. España: Edinumen.
Borobio, V. (1994). ELE 2 España: EDICIONES SM.
Castro, F & Marín, F & Morales, R. & Rosa, S.(1995). Ven 1 Madrid: Ediciones Edelsa.
Katlán-Ibarra, J.(1997). Modern Spanish Grammar. Great Britain: TJ International Ltd.
Kendris, C. (1996). Spanish Verbs. US: Educational Series.
Martín, Rosa (1991). Pasos 1 Great Britain: Hodder & Stoughton Educational London.
Marinelli, Patty & Mujica, Lizette ( 1994). Puentes USA: Heinle Publishers.
Moreono,C.& Moreno, V. ( 2001). Avance. Curso de Español Nivel Elemental. España: SGEL.
Muñoz, Terrell (1998). Dos Mundos USA: The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Neus Sans, L. (2002). Rápido. España: Difusión.
Richmond, D. (1998). Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions. USA: Passport Books.
Sánchez, J & Moreno, C. (1997). Español sin Fronteras. España: SGEL.
Schmitt, C. (1989). Spanish Grammar. New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Spinelli, Emily (1994). English Grammar for Students of Spanish. USA: Hill Press.
Platt, S. & Wall, R. ( 1996). Socorro. Scotland: Mary Glasgow Publications.
DICTIONARIES
Collins (1994). Spanish Dictionary. Great Britain: Harper Collins Publishers.
Larousse (1992). Diccionario Práctico Español Moderno. Barcelona : Larousse Planeta.
Larousse (1997). El pequeño Larousse Barcelona : Larousse Planeta.
New Modern Sopena English- Spanish Dictionary (1990). Barcelona: Editorial Sopena.
Qualls, R.& Sánchez. L. (1992). Beginner's Spanish and English Dictionary. Illinois USA : National Textbook.
(Some of these texts are available in the UTS library.)
SBS Radio and Television
SBS television shows movies and documentaries from all over the world. Check the TV guide for information on Spanish programs. Your teacher will also let you know about Spanish programs running.
SBS Radio (FM 97.7) broadcasts a daily Spanish program from 1pm. to 2 pm.
News
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/spanish-news
Internet
Nearly all Spanish newspapers and magazines from Spain and Latin America are available through the Internet.
http://www.lavanguardia.com/hemeroteca
http://www.elmundo.es/magazine.html