SPAN 1003 - Beginners Spanish A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SPAN 1003 Course Beginners Spanish A Coordinating Unit Spanish Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible SPAN 1001, SPAN 1002 Assessment 8 x online quizzes 25%, Mid-Semester test 25%, Final test 40%, Tutorial participation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Paula Plastic
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
1 two-hour seminar X 12 weeks
2 One-hour tutorials per week X12 weeks.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1 Correctly recognise, pronounce and use a wide variety of vocabulary in Spanish. 2 Write complete sentences and short paragraphs in Spanish. 3 Maintain a basic conversation in Spanish of ten minutes or longer. 4 Provide basic information about their country of origin in Spanish. 5 Understand and use the basic structures of the Spanish grammar. 6 Read and understand basic documents in Spanish. 7 Use the internet to further their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. 8 Complete assessment tasks and language practices using digital technologies. 9 Work collaboratively with their peers in group assignments and practices to improve their use of the Spanish language. 10 To discover cultural differences between Australia and the Spanish-speaking world, and to make respectful comparisons between the two worldviews. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 5, 6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
6, 7, 10 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 3, 4, 9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2, 5, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4, 7, 10 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
- Textbok: TBA
- An English-Spanish dictionary.Online Learning
- Grammar explanations, online tests and audio- practice material will be available from the following
web site: www.studyspanish.com
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
- The teaching of this course is split into one two-hour seminar a week (12 weeks), and two one-hour tutorials per week (12 weeks).
- Tutorials begin in week 1 of the semester.
- Seminars will deal with the main grammar structures and they will include exercises and practices that students must complete on their own time.
- Tutorials are used for oral and aural practice in Spanish.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
One two-hour seminar per week 24 hours per semester 2 x 1-hour tutorials per week 24 hours per semester 4 hours homework completion per week 48 hours per semester 3 hour online-quizzes preparation and completion (5 weeks) 15 hours per semester 2 hours reading per week 24 hours per semester 19 hours test preparation and completion per semester 20 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 154 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
Specific Course Requirements
This course is aimed at students with no previous knwdlege of the Spanish language. Students who already speak the language, or have completed three years of Spanish studies at High School level, must sit a placement test in Orientation Week (last week of February 2022) to decide whether they can enroll in SPAN 2101: Spanish IIA. Students who fall into this category, should contact Dr Sergio Holas (sergio.holas@adelaide.edu.au) for information on the placement test.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Class participation Formative and Summative 10% 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9,10 Online quizzes (4 at 7.5% each) Formative and Summative 30 % 5, 7, 8 Mid-semester test Formative and Summative 30% 1, 2, 5 Final test Formative and Summative 30% 1, 2, 5, 6
Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attend and participate actively in all tutorials. Students must achieve a minimun 80% attendance to tutorials in order to pass this course. Those who fail this attendance requirement will receive a mark of zero for attendance and participation. As soon as a student fall below the 80% attendance requirement, they will not be allowed to take any remainning online tests nor the final test.
For online tutorials, students must turn their video on for the duration of all tutorials. Failing to do so will result on the student marked as being absent.Assessment Detail
Participation: students engage in interaction in class activities and sharing of materials and information.
Online tests: students will be required to complete online language tests on specific weeks
for a total of 5 quizzes. Each test will include questions on the material taught in the previous one or two weeks, according to the "Calendar of Activities", and when in the semester the test falls.
Mid-term test: A two-hour test to take place in week 7 (on all the material covered in weeks 1 to 6). Students will have to write a 250-word composition as part of the mid-term test.
Final test: A two-hour test, which will include all grammar material and vocabulary lists covered through the semester.
It will take place in week 13. Students will have to write a 300-word composition as part of the final test.Submission
Presentation of Work
All written work handed in during the semester must be clearly labelled with the student’s name and ID number, course name and the name of the staff member for whom it is intended. If the assignment is a composition, it should be written on alternate lines (double spaced, if typed, and in a font size no less than 12), for greater clarity and to allow ample room for correction.
Submission of written assignments
All written assignments must be submitted directly to your tutor, at the beginning of the seminar on the week the assignment is due according to the “Program of Activities”, a copy of which will be included in the course reader.
Deadlines
The online quizzes will have to be completed and submitted between Friday night and Monday night of the corresponding week. If you have a problem when completing a quiz (computer crash, internet service interruption, screen freeze up, etc.), you must notify the course coordinator immediately and await for his response, telling you the time when you can take the quiz again. Students who don’t complete and submit the quizzes during the allocated time (Friday night to Monday night) will receive a mark of cero for that quiz.
Extensions will only be granted on medical grounds (medical certificate required) or in documented cases of hardship. Please note that under no circumstances will assignments be accepted for marking after the corrected work has been returned to the rest of the class.
University policy now requires that for pieces of assessment greater than 20%, students applying for extensions for coursework tasks must fill in and submit the “Assessment Task Extension” form to the School of Humanities office, attaching the necessary documentation. The forms can be found at the following URL:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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