Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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ROMA1210 - Spanish II



Credits : 5

Lecturers :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first and second term, 15 hours of theory and 60 hours of exercises.

Timetable :
First term
Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30 at 109 Marais 400
Second term
Thursday from 10:15 to 13:00

Language of instruction :
Spanish


Learning outcomes :
As studies of French and Romance Language and Literature are centred on the linguistic and literary areas, the knowledge acquired in first year will be developed and completed by the study of Spanish and Hispano American literature and through a more systematic approach of diachronic and synchronic linguistics. It will also enable the students to familiarise themselves with authentic sources (oral and written) as well as reference documents in linguistic and literature.
The course also emphasises oral expression: presentations, commentary and analysis of literary texts as well as the mastery of the written language through writing summaries and essays.
It will encourage the students to have an active attitude and carry out personal work in the library for instance.

At the end of the course students will have reached the B1-B2 level defined by the Common European Framework of Reference.


Prerequisites :
For the Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Letters : General :


Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
Theoretical explanations and practical exercises with a view to further grammatical structures and vocabulary.
Special attention will be paid to the syntax of the language.

Development of receptive (reading comprehension or comprehension of simple messages in standard language) and production skills (conversations, presentations, written essays).
Practice of sociolinguistical and intercultural aspects...
Reading and analysis of texts of Spanish and Latin American contemporary literature.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Presential and non-presential :
Ex cathedra lecture on Spanish grammar
Practical exercises of comprehension and production that imply an active participation of the students
Semi-autonomous learning of vocabulary
Personal work on grammar (exercises)
Personal readings including, among others, the reading of complete works


Assessment methods and criteria :
At the end of each term, a final mark is given whose repartition is:
30 % ongoing evaluation (vocabulary and grammar tests, exercises and oral presentations (further details on the on line calendar)
70%: final exam (1st term: only written examination, 2nd term written and oral examination)
 
Final mark of the UE:    1st term 40%
                                               2nd term 60%

Recommended or required reading :
Didactic supports:
* Syllabus Español II Roma 1210
* Borrego Nieto J., Gómez Asencio J., Prieto de los Mozos E., Aspectos de sintaxis del español, Madrid, Santillana.
* Pau F., Labarde H., Basterra J. Cl., Vocabulaire de base espagnol-français, Hachette, "Faire le point".
* Spanish verbs, coll. Bescherelle, Hatier.
* A bilingual and a unilingual dictionary (Maria Moliner, Diccionario de uso del español, or Manuel Seco et al., Diccionario del español actual).
* Various work documents, email, Internet.


Other information :
In the event that part of the teaching may be carried out remotely, students will receive their instructions by Moodle. Students' active participation in these activities is strongly required.
The assignments and the activities carried out through distance learning will also be included in the continuous assessment grade.

Any modification (contents, evaluation, schedule, and so forth) related to external circumstances (health situation, etc.) will be notified via Moodle.