SPAN 2101 - Intermediate Spanish A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course builds on the skills that students mastered in the introductory Spanish courses (SPAN 1003 and SPAN 1004). The emphasis of this course will be on the further development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Different from early courses, in this course the teaching staff will tackle some of the finer points of the Spanish grammar and will emphasise writing practices at academic level. Lectures and tutorials will be conducted in Spanish and students will be expected to actively contribute to discussions and exercises in the Spanish language. Approximately 20% of teaching time will be dedicated to the introduction and discussion of specific aspects of the cultures of the Hispanic World, through different types of media including music recordings, video clips, movies and short stories produced both in Spain and Latin America.

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Course Details

Course Code	SPAN 2101
Course	Intermediate Spanish A
Coordinating Unit	European Languages, and Linguistics
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	SPAN 1004
Incompatible	SPAN 2001. Students who have taken and passed an Intermediate Level Spanish course at other Universities are not permitted to enrol
Assessment	Class participation 10%, 2 x Semester tests 40%, Oral presentation 20%, Composition 30%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Paula Plastic

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course will:

1	Acquire an advanced level of knowledge on the use of various tenses in the Indicative Mood and sentence structures in the Spanish language.
2	Further acquire and develop the ability to write sentences, paragraphs and compositions in the Spanish language.
3	Enhance their ability to independently explore sources to produce oral presentations on topics pertaining to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
4	Develop their capacity to maintain a conversation in Spanish with a group of classmates and people outside the university.
5	Further develop reading and comprehension skills.
6	Work in groups to do research on different topics pertaining to the Spanish language and culture and present their findings to an audience.
7	To prepare oral presentations in Spanish, using visual and aural clues, and appropriate technology.
8	Develop a positive attitude towards reading, writing and speaking in Spanish.
9	Further develop and enhance the ability to synthetize, analyse and present information both in written and oral forms in Spanish.
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, 3
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.	3, 5, 9
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.	4, 6
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.	3, 4, 6, 8, 9
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.	3, 6, 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.	8, 10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

You will need a workbook, Español en 3-2-1Gramática B1 (2022). This is a very inexpensive ebook that you will use in SPAN 2101 and 2102. You may print and bind it or use it in its digital form. All other materials will be provided via MyUni.

Recommended Resources

You will be typing in Spanish when completing tasks. In order to spell words correctly, work more efficiently, and avoid penalties, make sure you add the Spanish keyboard to your devices. Here are some resources that may help you:

• Type in another language on your Mac with input sources
• Switch between languages using the Language bar

Online Learning

Online Learning
1. Wordreference: Recommended dictionary
2. Study Spanish: Grammar explanations and activities
3. DELE Ahora: How to conjugate verbs
4. Quizlet: Flashcards / Digital study tools
5. Hello Talk: Chatting with native speakers online

You will find additional videos and activities on MyUni.

Learning & Teaching Modes

In this course, you will be asked to:

• Attend 1 x 2-hour seminar / week
• Attend 2 x 1-hour tutorial / week
• Complete homework/assignments (Vocabulary and Grammar Quizzes, Discussions, etc.)
• Revise content studied in class regularly
• Sit a midterm, a final, and an oral exam

Seminars: Seminars are not lectures, they will not be recorded and they are highly interactive. However, you will have access to all teaching and learning materials (slides, activities, and answers). What would a seminar look like? Instructors will introduce units of work, explain the main grammatical points, and facilitate activities to make sure you understand what has been presented. You will be asked to download a vocabulary list prior to each unit, revise content, and come prepared.

Tutorials: Tutorials are even more practical. Students will revise vocabulary and complete reading, listening, and viewing activities, as well as prepare for the oral exam. Tutorials begin in week 1 of the semester.

Independent work: Learning a language takes time so you will be expected to complete homework and practice outside of class time.

Workload

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

1 x 1-hour lecture per week x 12 weeks.............................................	12 hours per semester
2 X 1 hour workshops per week X 12 weeks................................................	24 hours per semester
5 hours homework and assignment preparation X 12 weeks.......................	60 hours per semester
2 hours research per week X 12 weeks....................................................	24 hours per semester
12 hours oral presentation per semester .................................................	12 hours per semester
24 hours composition writing per semester ..............................................	24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD.............................................................................	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction to SPAN 1003 1. Structure 2. Expectations 3. Assessment 4. Resources Communication 1. Introducing yourself 2. Talking about present habits 3. Talking about our childhood Vocabulary 1. En clase Grammar 1. Repaso A1: presente del indicativo, pretérito(s), oraciones coordinadas, verbos reflexivos, verbos regulares e irregulares, perífrases de futuro > voy + a + infinitivo
Weeks 2-3	Unit 1: Volver a empezar Communication 1. Talking about present habits 2. Narrating past experiences and their duration Vocabulary 1. Work, life changes, plans Pronunciation/Intonation 1. Verbs conjugated in the past Grammar 1. El pretérito perfecto simple vs. el pretérito imperfecto 2. Perífrasis verbales: Empezar a + infinitivo, acabar de + infinitivo, terminar de + infinitivo, volver a + infinitivo, dejar de + infinitivo, llevar/seguir + gerundio 3. Desde, desde que, desde hace… 4. Pronombres posesivos Culture 1. Irse de casa
Weeks 4-5	Unit 2: ¿Qué tal me queda? Communication 1. Describing 2. Expressing preferences 3. Suggesting Vocabulary 1. Fashion (Items of clothing, accessories, materials, style, colours, patterns) 2. Adjectives to describe cut, items, and outfits Grammar 1. Direct Objects (DO) and Direct Object Pronouns (DOP) 2. Syntax I 3. Repaso: presente indicativo, pretérito perfecto simple vs. imperfecto Pronunciation / Intonation 1. Verbs including DOP and IOP Culture 1. Fast fashion vs. sustainable fashion
Week 6	Midterm Exam
Weeks 7-8	Unit 3: Turismo sostenible Communication 1. Narrating anecdotal information and sequences in the past 2. Showing interest when listening to a past narration 3. Presenting cause and consequences Vocabulary 1. Travelling, tourism, sustainability Pronunciation/Intonation 1. /v/ vs /b/ Grammar 1. Linking words to talk about cause and effect: como, porque, así que, de modo que, como resultado… 2. Perfect tenses indicative mode 3. Combining preterite tenses in narration Culture 1. Ecoturism in Ecuador
Weeks 9-10	Unit 4 : ¡Ya está bien! Communication 1. Expressing wishes, desires, claims, and needs 2. Proposing solutions Vocabulary 1. La educación 2. Política y Sociedad Pronunciation/Intonation 1. Exclamations Grammar 1. Presente del subjuntivo 2. Querer /pedir/exigir/necesitar + infinitivo 3. Querer/pedir/exigir/necesitar que + subjuntivo Culture 1. Inequality and gender gap(s) 2. Social (in)justice
Week 11	Revision + Oral Exam
Week 12	Final Exam

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	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Preparation, Participation, Attendance	Formative & Summative	10%	4, 5, 6, 8
Homework + Quizzes	Summative	20%	1, 5, 8, 9, 10
Midterm Exam	Formative	20%	1, 5, 8, 9, 10
Oral Exam	Formative & Summative	20%	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Final Exam	Summative	30%	2, 5, 9, 10

Assessment Detail

Students must attend and participate actively in all tutorials. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance to tutorials in order to succeed in this course.

Participation: Students are expected to actively participate in all activities, both in seminars and tutorials.

Homework: Students will be required to complete homework tasks on a weekly basis.

Mid-term Exam: The midterm exam will cover the content studied in Weeks 1-6.

Final test: The final exam will include all grammar points studied in class as well as a vocabulary section, a reading comprehension, and a listening component.

Submission

Deadlines

Deadlines are not optional and they are the same for every student taking this course to make your learning experience as fair as possible. You are only allowed to submit one piece of homework or assignment late per semester. Any subsequent late submission will not count towards your grade for Homework + Quizzes.

Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate, or extenuating circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the contact listed on the form and submitted at least 5 days before the assessment due date.

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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