116-220 Intermediate Spanish A

Note

Students who have completed 922-003 or 922-213 La Trobe - Spanish Beginners 2A are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

This subject is taught by the Department of French, Italian and Spanish Studies at the University of Melbourne.

Availability

1st and 2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Lara Anderson

Prerequisites

Completion of first-year Beginners Spanish (37.5 points) or adequate knowledge of Spanish, without completion of VCE Spanish or an approved equivalent. Students should consult with departmental advisors prior to enrolment.

Corequisites

116-221 Intermediate Spanish C.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1-hour seminar and three hours of practical language classes per week

Subject Description

This subject emphasises Spanish speaking and listening skills, while also attending to the development of reading and writing skills. The student will be involved in a wide range of language acquisition activities and will be exposed to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture through written language, radio and film.

Generic Skills

  • enhanced analytical skills;

  • enhanced observational skills;

  • enhanced communication skills.

  • enhanced critical skills.

Assessment

A 15-minute oral exam 25% (due during semester), three pieces of written homework 20% (due during semester), two listening exams 20% (due during semester), two 1-hour written exams 35% (due mid-semester and during the examination period respectively).

Prescribed Texts

A course reader will be available.

  • J Corpas, A Garmendia & C Soriand, Aula 3. Difusión.


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