SPAN 1004OL - Beginners Spanish B

Online - Summer - 2023

The aim of this course is to continue with the introductory study in the vocabulary and structures of Spanish, and to develop a functional level of communicative proficiency in the language. The course seeks to develop all the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will also be introduced to various aspects of the society and culture of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries in Latin America through audio and video extracts and short texts. The emphasis throughout will be on communicative skills both oral and written.

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Course Details

Course Code	SPAN 1004OL
Course	Beginners Spanish B
Coordinating Unit	Spanish Studies
Term	Summer
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Online
Units	3

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jorge Paredes

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

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 sentences and paragraphs in Spanish of an intermediate-level complexity.
3	Maintain a basic conversation in Spanish of fifteen minutes or longer.
4	Talk about present, past and future events in Spanish.
5	Enhance their understanding and use the grammar structures of the Spanish language.
6	Read, understand and synthetise 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.	4, 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.	3, 4, 5, 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, 3, 6, 7
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.	3, 4, 10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

- Textbook: TBA
- Collins Paperback Spanish Dictionary

Recommended Resources

- Grammar explanations, online tests and audio- practice material available from MyUni.
- Extra resources availbale online from the following web site: www.studyspanish.com

Online Learning

The whole course is offered online.

Extra grammar, listening comprehension and vocabulary resources may be found at the following websites>:

https://ave.cervantes.es/

www.studyspanish.com
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught 100% on line in an intensive mode.

The course is taught over a six-week period, from 9 January 2023 to 17 Februray 2023.

The teaching of the course is split into pre-recorded lectures of 40 minutes each (up to 6 lectures a week), plus real-time, face-to-face tutorials via ZOOM. Tutorials wil be taught Monday through Thursday 4:00 to 5:00 PM, starting in week 1 and finishing in week 6.

Students are responsible for completing the lectures and the grammar exercises cointained in them, in their own time and before the tutorials.

The tutorials are used primarily for oral and aural practice. Students are expected to actively participate in all tutorial sessions, without being asked by the tutor to do so.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

6 X 4 hour lectures per week ....................................24 hours per semester
4 X 1 hour tutorials X 12 weeks.................................24 hours per semester
4 hours homework completion per week ....................24 hours per semester
3 hour X 4 online quizzes preparation....................... 12 hours per semester
4 hours reading per week......................................... 24 hours per week
12 hours mid-term test preparation and completion..... 12 hours per semester
10 hours oral presentation preparation....................... 10 hours per semester
10 hours composition preparation and writing..............10 hours per semester
14 hours final test preparation ................................. 14 hours per semester
Total 154 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Learning Activities Summary

Week 1
- Reflexive verbs 1
- Reflexive verbs 2
- Reflexive verbs 3
- Reciprocal verbs
- Conversación: Mi rutina diaria.
ONLINE TEST #1

Week 2
- The two past tenses in Spanish
- The preterit 1
- The preterit 2
- The preterit 3
- The imperfect tense1
- The imperfect tense 2
- Conversación: ¿Qué hacíamos de niños?
ONLINE TEST #2

Week 3
- Uses of the imperfect tense 1
- Uses of the imperfect tense 2
- Uses of the imperfect tense 3
- Review of the structures of the verb "GUSTAR"
- The verb "GUSTAR" in the past tense.
- Lo que me gustaba hacer de niño/niña

- Mid-term test (2 hours)

Week 4
- The present progressive / Conjugations
- Complete sentences using the past progressive.
- The past progressive / conjugations
- Questions and answers in the past progressive
- The past participle (el participio pasivo) / Construction and uses-
- Irregular verbs in the past participle form
- Conversación: ¿Qué estamos haciendo esta semana/mes/año?
ONLINE TEST #3

Week 5
- The present perfect tense.
- Complete sentences using the present perfect.
- The future tense / Conjugations
- Irregular verbs in the future tense
- The conditional tense in Spanish (el tiempo potencial)
- Expressing desire using the conditional tense.
ONLINE TEST #4

Week 6
- Conditional sentences in Spanish
- Open conditional sentences
- Questions and answers with open conditional sentences
- Hypothetical conditional sentences
- Questions and answers with hypothetical conditional sentences
- The preposition "a" and constracyins in Spanish

FINAL TEST (2 hours)

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

Active participation .....................................................10%
4 online tests (5% each) ..............................................20%
Oral presentation ........................................................10%
Mid-term test (Online)..................................................30%
Final test (Online) .......................................................30%
TOTAL 100%

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.

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: all students will be expected to actively participate in all activities and exercises organised in the tutorials.

On-line tests: to reinforce and expand the grammar and vocabulary learned in class, all students will be required to take an on-line test at the end on weeks 1, 2 and 3. All online tests will take place on Friday.

Oral presentation: Working individually, students will do a 10-minute oral presentation on a cultural topic relevant to the country allocated by the course coordinator. The presentation will be in Spanish and organised around a PowerPoint presentation, also written in Spanish.

Final test: The final test wil cover the material taught the six weeks of the term. As part of the final test, students will have to write a 350-word composition in Spanish on a topic to be announced in week 4.

The final test will take place on Friday 18 February.

Submission

All tests will be online, via MyUni.

The oral presentation will be delivered via ZOOM, in real time during tutorial meetings.

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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