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SPAN202-09S2 (C) Semester Two 2009
Intermediate Spanish Language B

22 points, 0.1833 EFTS
13 Jul 2009 - 15 Nov 2009 		↓Other occurrences

Description

The course focuses on developing students' ability to read and write Spanish of a level commensurate with original texts drawn from contemporary cultural and scholarly debates.

SPAN201 is a continuing Spanish course that assumes prior knowledge of Spanish at the second semester (SPAN201) level.  This course will build on your existing language skills by reviewing the basic features of Spanish and leading into an intensified examination of more complex structures for both conversational and written Spanish, including a wide range of verb structures.  This course has been designed to present an integrated skills approach to intermediate Spanish that develops both receptive and productive skills simultaneously.  Consequently, the aim of the course is to continue incrementing the students' ability and confidence in the four key skills of language learning:  reading, writing, speaking and listening.  At the same time, it will also offer students the opportunity to learn about the culture of the many countries where Spanish is spoken.

Pre-requisites

SPAN201 or a placement test. Note: This course assumes a relatively high level of proficiency in the Spanish language. Even well prepared high school students should therefore enrol for the prerequisite course SPAN201 before trying to enter SPAN202.

Timetable

The course will consist of a total of four contact hours a week:  three lectures and one tutorial.  (Notice that the Wednesday classes will take place in the Language Lab.  More details regarding your lab classes will be given during your first lecture).

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Beatriz Caballero Rodriguez

Tutor

Florencia Bell

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Composition (1) 5%
Composition (1) 5%
Individual Work Portfolio (2) 11%
Written Test 1 14%
Written Test 2 14%
Listening Test 10%
Oral test 10%
Tutorial attendance and participation 6%
Final examination 25%

Textbooks

Required Texts

Bretz, Mary Lee; Avance! : intermediate Spanish; Segunda ed; McGraw Hill, 2008.

A Spanish dictionary into and from your native language is also a valuable tool.  Please note that although there are some dictionaries available in the library, you may want to consider purchasing your own copy, particularly if your are intending to continue learning Spanish in coming years.

Course links

Library portal

Fees

Domestic fee $782.00
International fee $3,263.00


For further information see School of Languages and Cultures.

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