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INGE1251 - Spanish 2
KU Leuven Campus Brussel
Credits :
3
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 26 hours of theory.
Language of instruction :
Spanish
Learning outcomes :
The following learning outcomes are tested:
A. Concrete learning outcomes :
(8.g) Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
(10) Is able to clearly communicate and report in the language of instruction. Is able to use in a business context at least two other languages orally and in writing and masters all techniques and skills for efficient and effective business communication.
(10.b) As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
Prerequisites :
 For the Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering :
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
Continuation elementary grammar, vocabulary and related intercultural topics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The classes suppose a constant interaction between lecturer and students. The lecturer provides the necessary grammar and vocabulary and the students put it into practice by means of exercises and conversations.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None
Written (2 hours/for 14 marks out of 20)
This exam consists of the following: 20 verb forms, gap-filling exercises (concerning pronouns, prepositions, ser/estar, figures, accents, apócope), 10 sentences to translate, intercultural issues, comprehension of a short written text, a short composition exercise (5-8 lines) and vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, explain in Spanish, idioms, specific communication strategies).
Oral (8 minutes/for 6 marks out of 20)
Pronunciation: students read a part of a dialogue from the textbook correctly. Furthermore,they conjugate verbs in different tenses and in all persons. Finally the student bring a photograph and describes what can be seen on it or tells a story based upon the visual information of the photograph; the professor assesses the students' communicative skills by asking a few simple questions concerning the photograph.
The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical.
Recommended or required reading :
No recommended reading
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