Admission requirements
Spanish – Elementary @ LUC and/or Level B1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Students that do not meet this prerequisite should contact the instructor regarding the required competencies before course allocation.
Description
The goal of this course is to consolidate and expand the fundamentals of Spanish language acquired at the level of Spanish Elementary. The course aims to develop language skills in five areas: reading, listening, speaking, writing and cultural competence. Grammatical structures and vocabulary will also be integrated into the learning process in meaningful contexts. Furthermore an important aspect of the course will be the cultural knowledge about Spain and Latin America, with a strong emphasis on intercultural communication.
The coursebook is a modern, innovative manual that makes it possible to work on three areas at the same time in a straightforward manner: vocabulary focus, an action-oriented approach and developing independent learning.
The workbook contains around 40 activities per unit to revise and go into the work done in the coursebook in greater depth; activities for students to carry out on their own or in groups with other classmates; grammar exercises, reading and listening comprehension, and writing and mediation activities. Also specific exercises to revise and remember the most important lexical aspects in each unit.
Course objectives
In terms of the CEFR of the Council of Europe, at the end of this course the student:
can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints (level B2).
can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to her/his interests (level B2).
can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible (level B2).
can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to her/his field of interest (level B2).
can express him or herself confidently, clearly and politely in a formal or informal register, appropriate to the situation and person(s) concerned (level B2).
Timetable
Once available, timetables will be published in the e-Prospectus.
Mode of instruction
This course will be delivered in Spanish. Students are expected to use the target language as a means of communication in the classroom. Each session will aim to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The classes will be highly interactive and students will often work in pairs or groups to practice their language skills.
During the course, students will give oral presentations about different topics, according to their increasing level of knowledge.
A substantial amount of independent study will be expected: several hours a week should be devoted to Spanish outside the classroom to complete work set by the instructor and practice reading, listening and writing skills.
Assessment Method
The final grade will be calculated according to the following grade breakdown:
In-class participation
Percentage: 15%
Listening Comprehension Exam
Percentage: 15%
Deadline: week 5 and week 14 (to be confirmed)
Grammar & Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension
Percentage: 20 % + 18 %
Deadline: week 7 and week 16 (to be confirmed)
Discussions & presentations
Percentage: 17 %
Deadline: week 4 & week15 ; (to be confirmed)
Compositions
Percentage: 15 %
Deadline: week 5 and week 14 (to be confirmed)
Reading list
Neus Sans Baulenas et al. Bitácora 4 Nueva Edición, Libro del alumno, Difusión, Barcelona, 2018, ISBN: 978-84-17249-59-5
María Dolores Chamorro et al., Bitácora 4 Nueva Edición, Cuaderno de ejercicios, ISBN: 978-84-16347-83-4
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, if availability permits. Registration is coordinated by the Education Coordinator, course.administration@luc.leidenuniv.nl.
Contact
M.J.Perez-Rodriguez@hum.leidenuniv.nl
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