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Spanish I (B-KUL-D0T39A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
3 ECTSSpanish26 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Buyse Kris |  Sáez Martínez María (cooperator)
OC Toegepaste economische wetenschappen FEB Campus Leuven

Aims

This course is meant for students without or with very little prior knowledge of Spanish. First of all, the aim is to optimize the reading- and writing skills of the students, so that any possible barrier to read or write any Spanish text will disappear (with the necessary means off course).  In this course the oral language skills will only be dealt with marginally.

Previous knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
D0W42A : Spanish (No longer offered this academic year)
D0T97A : Spanish I
D0S33A : Spanish I (No longer offered this academic year)

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

3 ects. Spanish I (B-KUL-D0T39a)

3 ECTSSpanishFormat: Practical26 First term
Buyse Kris |  Sáez Martínez María (cooperator)
OC Toegepaste economische wetenschappen FEB Campus Leuven

Content

All attention is given to obtaining the skills relevant for economists, such as correct pronunciation and spelling and a – based on a basic knowledge of vocabulary and grammar – a survival kit of reading, listening, presenting and conversational skills. A distinction is made between building a necessary actively mastered component on the one hand (such as the basic sounds of standard Spanish of Spain); the basic tenses and basic types of verbs, reading and writing numbers; extremely current themes and terms) and passive knowledge on the other (pronunciation variations of regiolects in Spain and Latin America; more complex tenses and moods of verbs, variations of terms…). The size of the group determines how strongly the active component is seen.

Course material

Compulsory:
- syllabus (ILT; te koop bij ILT-cursusdienst.
- Buyse, Delbecque N. & Speelman D. (2020). PortaVoces Thematische woordenschat Spaans voor economiestudenten. Acco. ISBN: 9789463799416 (te koop cursusdienst ILT); ofwel K. Buyse, Delbecque N. & Speelman D. (2015). PortaVoces. Thematische woordenschat Spaans. Acco. Boek + on line oefeningen op woordenschat. ISBN: 9789462922785 (te koop bij Acco)
- K. Buyse (2015). Basisuitspraak Spaans. Acco. Boek + on line oefeningen op uitspraak. ISBN: 9789462922792 (te koop bij Acco)
- Toledo-course
- Website Spanish with information and electronic exercises (information during first lecture).
b) Further:
- electronic exercises on Toledo
- K. Buyse (2005). Basisuitspraak Spaans.
- K. Buyse, Delbecque N. & Speelman D. (2005). PortaVoces.

Language of instruction: more information

Dutch & Spanish

Format: more information

Through a combination of hearing and interaction lectures, group and individual assignments and assignments in supported home study and permanent motivation and evaluation, the linguistic skills of the students are developed as much as possible, with a minimum of theory. The size of the group determines how strongly the active, communicative component is seen.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Spanish I (B-KUL-D2T39a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Self assessment/Peer assessment, Participation during contact hours, Portfolio, Process evaluation, Skills test
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None

Explanation


The course consists of the following parts:

8 points: weekly tests and assignments, with one general written test half away the road

8 points: oral final test

2 points: general progress (via portfolio assessment)

2 points: active participation

 

Passing only parts one and two can only produce 9/20 maximum.

Detailed info, Practice exams and tests on Toledo.



 

Information about retaking exams

If second examination period: oral exam only.