Admission requirements
Required course(s):
Spanish – Intermediate and/or Level B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students who do not meet this prerequisite should contact the instructor regarding the required competencies before course allocation.
Description
PLEASE NOTE: Unlike other LUC language courses, this Spanish - Advanced course will only run for one block, Block 3, rather than throughout the entire semester. The course is therefore worth 5 ECTS, rather than 10 ECTS.
This course is aimed at upper intermediate students who wish to further develop the four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) for recreational and academic purposes.
We will use a comprehensive advanced-level method: C de C1. Modern in terms of its content, covers topical issues as well as subjects of general interest, providing multiple examples of Spanish in context throughout. The flexible format of the units in this course facilitates a flipped classroom approach to learning (placing a particular emphasis on independent study).
Focusing on grammar and vocabulary in equal measure, special attention is given to word placement, frequently used combinations of words and idiomatic expressions. There are also activities that will enable students to investigate and experiment with the use of the Spanish language, and ideas are provided relating to the development of learning strategies. In addition, extra importance will be given to the development of multicultural awareness.
Course Objectives
In terms of the CEFR of the Council of Europe, at the end of the course the student:
can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning (level C1).
can communicate spontaneously, often showing remarkable fluency and ease of expression in even longer complex stretches of speech (level B2+).
can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes (level C1).
can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices (level C1).
Timetable
Timetables for courses offered at Leiden University College in 2021-2022 will be published on this page of the e-Prospectus.
Mode of instruction
Students will play an active role in class sessions. Teaching methods are based on interactive language development tasks, such as pair / group work, and include the study of texts with comprehension exercises, oral development work and listening comprehension exercises.
Students will be able to follow discussions and debates on current issues as well as communicate in all situations using complex and linguistically more accurate structures. Cultural awareness will be further developed.
Assessment Method
The final grade will be calculated according to the following grade breakdown:
Assessment: In-class participation
Percentage: 17.5%
Deadline: Ongoing
Assessment: Listening Comprehension Exam
Percentage: 15%
Assessment: Grammar & Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension
Percentage: 17.5%+ 17.5 %
Assessment: Discussions & presentations
Percentage: 17.5%
Assessment: Compositions
Percentage: 15%
Reading list
R. Acquaroni et al. C de C1, Libro del Alumno, Difusión S.L., Barcelona, 2017, ISBN 978-84-16273-48-5
Additional materials will be provided by the tutor on Brightspace: authentic written material from various sources; authentic audio and audio-visual material (Spanish and Latin American films); articles, pieces of news, and documentaries extracted from Internet.
Registration
Courses offered at Leiden University College (LUC) are usually only open to LUC students and LUC exchange students. Leiden University students who participate in one of the university’s Honours tracks or programmes may register for one LUC course, if availability permits. Registration is coordinated by the Education Coordinator, course.administration@luc.leidenuniv.nl.
Contact
M.J.Perez-Rodriguez@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
-