SPNSH231-23A (HAM)

Intermediate Spanish 1

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts
Spanish

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Maria Ble-Herrero

Maria Ble-Herrero
9331
IJ.3.02
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maria.ble-herrero@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: malle.whitcombe@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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What this paper is about

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This course is designed to continue the development of communication emphasizing the four language skills ­ writing, speaking, listening, and reading. Students will be able to communicate in Spanish ­ converse with others, express their own ideas in writing, and read and understand what others have written. Also, SPNSH231 Students improve their thinking skills by comparing the words and cultural contexts which they are learning, with those of their first language.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, it is expected that students will be capable of understanding daily phrases and expressions frequently used related to areas of experience that are particularly relevant to them (basic information about themselves and their family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, etc.)This course targets the approximately equivalent to international standard with reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of –A2

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How this paper will be taught

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This paper will be taught in one stream. Students will attend three lectures of one hour each and a one-hour tutorial that is followed by the second lecture on Tuesday.

Adapting learning assignments should be done before doing the classes as a pre-lesson.

All the class materials are online via the Connect program from Tu Mundo ebook. which students must purchase from the link on Moodle.

Students who cannot physically attend face-to-face tutorials can join via Zoom during the tutorial session in class.

Class and tutorial attendance are essential to make good progress in the language.

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Required Readings

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Tu Mundo 3d- McGraw Hill -this is the ebook package used in SPNSH131-22 therefore those students who were not enrolled in this course will have to purchase it. However, we will be continuing with the same book for trimester B.

You will find a link on Moodle with the registration for the ebook package

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
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  • Deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken
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  • Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
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  • Describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
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  • Produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest
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  • Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
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  • Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Please consult with your instructor if you need further clarification on assessment guidelines.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quiz 1
10 Mar 2023
No set time
5
  • Other: Via Mc Graw Hill- Connect Program-
2. Test 1
30 Mar 2023
No set time
10
  • Other: Via Mc Graw Hill- Connect Program-
3. Test 2
27 Apr 2023
No set time
10
  • Other: Via Mc Graw Hill- Connect Program-
4. Test 3
18 May 2023
No set time
10
  • Other: Via Mc Graw Hill- Connect Program-
5. Oral presentation
30 May 2023
No set time
10
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
6. Wookbook- activities
7 Jun 2023
No set time
30
7. Adaptive Learning- Vocabulary and Grammar
7 Jun 2023
No set time
7
8. Final test
8 Jun 2023
No set time
18
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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