Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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MHES1131 - Spanish : Written Language Mastery



Credits : 5

Lecturers :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of exercises.

Language of instruction :
Spanish

Learning activities :
MHES1131A - [1 Q. • 30 Ex. • Pond. : 30] Julie Schwarz, Sylviane Teuwen
MHES1131B - [2 Q. • 30 Ex. • Pond. : 70] Sylviane Teuwen

Learning outcomes :
have a strong command of the linguistic and cultural content of the documents studied during the course and be able to demonstrate this in languages A and C
• use the vocabulary studied in their own writing
• identify the key words, connectives, lexical fields
• identify text function and structure
• semantically annotate, analyse and answer general or detailed comprehension questions regarding an unfamiliar text
• write in standard Spanish with or without writing tools
• undertake research online/in the library, etc.
• summarise a text from C to A or from C to C
• relate the key ideas in a text
• reformulate, paraphrase
• develop translation strategies informed by pragmatico-theoretical considerations
• adopt a self-reflexive attitude towards a translated text
• compare translations
• translate part of a text taking into account the aspects of comprehension studied in class
• write a personal commentary in the target language
• raise the student's level from level A1 to level B1

Prerequisites :
None

Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
The systematic and contextualised study of vocabulary from a range of topics relating to everyday life and Spanish culture. Development of tools for the comprehension and semantic annotation of texts of increasing difficulty with a view to translating them. Translation and analysis of extracts of selected translations.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
• Practical exercises both in class and away-from-the-class
• Lecture
• A set of course Readings
• Group work
• Translation
• Pre-class study (of topics) at home and comparison of notes in class
The type of activity may vary depending the group's level (beginners, intermediate or advanced).

Assessment methods and criteria :
Written Certification Examination on Knowledge and Skills,
Formative evaluations
The material acquired in module 1 is supposed to be known in module 2.

Specific modalities related to the evaluation of learning activities:
Written exam without dictionary that evaluates knowledge and skills. In Q2, obtaining a score of 7/20 or less on the first question (knowledge) will be weighted and will be valid for MHES1131 B.




Recommended or required reading :
- Syllabus' (Course Plan/Biblio) and Readings
- Spanish press
- E-learning resources
- Supports
- Syllabus and Readings
- The distance learning platform
- Other Information
Students are expected to take/bring their course notes in paper format and to prepare each class at home.