SPAN 2101 - Spanish IIA
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SPAN 2101 Course Spanish IIA Coordinating Unit Spanish Studies 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 Assumed Knowledge Basic knowledge of the Spanish language (speaking, reading, writing) Assessment Class participation 10%, 2 x semester tests 40%, Oral presentation 20%, Composition 30% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sergio Holas
Napier 807
Phone: (08) 8313 4744
sergio.holas@adelaide.edu.au
Student Consultation Hours: Tuesday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3, 5, 9 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4, 6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
3, 4, 6, 8, 9 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3, 6, 10 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
- ¿Cómo se dice en español? 3 (Course reader) (Available in MyUni/Canvas)
- Collins Spanish Dictionary.Recommended Resources
Reference works:
1) The official dictionary for this course is the Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary. This is a highly recomended reference dictionary that will be used regularly during the semester. It would be needed for more advanced courses.
2) Spanish Grammar Collins GEM is the official recommended book for extra help with your grammar.
3) The Barr Smith Library has a number of Spanish-English dictionaries in its reference section. When preparing assignments, it is a good habit to work with dictionaries and other reference works around you.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
There are four hours of online learning in this course: 1 two-hour lecture and two
1-hour tutorials.
In the lecture, the emphasis will be on the teaching of the Spanish grammar and continuous practice both orally and in written form, to consolidate the grammar points being learned.
In the tutorials the emphasis will be on reading comprehension activities and conversation activities.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.
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
Semana 1: 1 de marzo.
Clase: Introducción al curso.
Tema 1: Usos de las preposiciones "por" y "para".
Tutorías:
Tema 1: Usos de las preposiciones "por" y "para".
Semana 2: 8 de marzo. PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Adelaide Cup): LECTURE POSTED ONLINE
Clase: Tema 2: El verbo "gustar" y similares.
Tutorías: Tema 2: El verbo "gustar" y otros verbos similares.
Semana 3: 15 de marzo.
Clase: Tema 3: Los adjetivos y los pronombres posesivos.
Tutorías: Tema 3: Prácticas
Semana 4: 22 de marzo.
Clase: Tema 4: Perífrasis verbales 1.
Tutorías: Tema 4: Prácticas y Presentaciones orales.
Semana 5: 29 de marzo.
Clase: Tema 5: El presente de subjuntivo. Verbos regulares.
Tutorías: Tema 5: Prácticas y Presentaciones orales.
Semana 6: 5 de abril. No hay clase: Easter Monday. LECTURE POSTED ONLINE.
Tutoría 1: Tema 6: Los verbos irregulares en el presente de subjuntivo.
Tutoría 2: Tema 6: Ejercicios.
VACACIONES DE MITAD DE SEMESTRE: DEL LUNES 12 DE ABRIL HASTA EL VIERNES 24 DE ABRIL.
Semana 7: 26 de abril.
No hay clase: Anzac Day.
Tutoría1: Tema 7: Usos del subjuntivo.
Tutoría 2: Presentación oral.
Semana 8: 3 de mayo.
Clase: Tema 8: Describiendo mi ciudad.
Tutorías: Tema 9: Los pronombres de complemento directo (PCD)
Semana 9: 10 de mayo.
Clase: Tema 10: Los pronombres de complemento indirecto (PCD).
Tutoría 1: Ejercicios.
Tutoría 2: Presentación oral.
Semana 10: 17 de mayo.
Clase: Tema 11: El subjuntivo con verbos que espresan duda.
Tutoría 1: Ejercicios.
Tutoría 2: Presentació oral.
Semana 11: 24 de mayo.
Clase: Tema 12: Perífrasis verbales 2.
Tutoría 1: Ejercicios.
Tutoría 2: Presentación oral.
Semana 12: 31 de mayo.
Clase: Test 2 (Monday 31st of May)
Tutorías: Presentación oral.
Semana 13: 7 de junio.
Entregar COMPOSICIÓN
Small Group Discovery Experience
Working in pairs, students will do basic research on a Spanish-speaking country. After finishing their research, they will choose individually a specific cultural topic on that country and will do an individual oral presentation of 5 minutes on a date to be determined by the course coordinator. -
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 Outcome Task Type Weighting Learning
Participation & Homework Formative & Summative 10% 4, 5, 6, 8
Written Tests (2x15%) Summative 30% 1, 5, 8, 9, 10
4 Online Tests (7.5% each) Formative 30% 1, 5, 8, 9, 10
Oral Presentation Formative & Summative 10% 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Composition Summative 20% 2, 5, 9, 10
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
There will be no change in the type of assessment. Assessment is done through tests and quizzes online, and that the last Composition will be submitted through MyUni.Assessment Detail
Participation and homework: all students will be expected to actively participate (commenting, responding, asking questions) in all activities and exercises in class.
4 Mini-Online-Tests: Students will do four Mini-Online Tests on the Saturday of the weeks 3, 5, 8 and 10.
Mid-term Test/Final Test: students will be required to do two grammar/lexic test during the semester (T1 in week 6; T2 in week 11)
Oral presentation: students will do a 5-minute oral presentation on a specific topic through the semester. The presentation will be organised around a PowerPoint presentation written in Spanish.
Composition: students will submit a written composition(800 words) in Spanish on a chosen topic on the Monday of week 13th.Submission
The Composition will be submitted electronically the Monday of Week 13 by 12 midday.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
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