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Spanish II: General Spanish for Economics (B-KUL-D0T40A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
3 ECTSSpanish26 Second termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Buyse Kris
OC Toegepaste economische wetenschappen FEB Campus Leuven

Aims

The main aim of this level is the extension of the professional terminology, that is so important to students of economy. In addition to this, the previously acquired general vocabulary will be revised. When dealing with (economic) texts, reading and writing skills will be emphasised. The listening skills of the students will be stimulated by means of audio- and video recordings (amongst other things). Regarding the writing skills students should be able to write an application letter and a c.v. according to the current rules and to react properly, twice a week, on the discussion fora on Blackboard as a writing exercise.

Previous knowledge

Students who wish to follow this course should have a solid basic knowledge of Spanish (level of basic course Spanish 1), as well in the field of grammar, as in that of general vocabulary.

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Activities

3 ects. Spanish II : General Spanish for Economics (B-KUL-D0T40a)

3 ECTSSpanishFormat: Practical26 Second term
Buyse Kris
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; a basic knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, country and culture (both general and economic): and fluent reading, listening, presenting and conversational skills. A distinction is made between building a necessary actively mastered component on the one hand (such as the general economic and managerial vocabulary) and passive knowledge on the other (such as extremely specialised terminology in economic texts). The size of the group determines how strongly the active component is seen.

Course material

a) 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)
− Toledo−course
− Website Spanish with information and electronic exercises (information during first lecture).
b) Recommended :
− K. Buyse (2015). PortaVoces, Basisuitspraak Spaans. Acco.
− E. Snauwaert (2003). Gramática española. Spaanse grammatica.
Een overzicht. Una síntesis. Mechelen: Wolters−Plantyn. (or grammar book of Colegas (Intertaal)).
Accessible reference works:
− Ed. Peter Collin Publishing (2002). Business Spanish
Dictionary Spanish−English English−Spanish. London.
− E. Meliveo, e.a. (2003). Thematische woordenschat Spaans voor handel en economie. Intertaal.
c) Further:
− elektronic exercises on Toledo
− K. Buyse (2004). Basisuitspraak Spaans.
− K. Buyse, Delbecque N. & Speelman D. (2004). PortaVoces.
− Colegas (workbook and handbook). Intertaal.
− Hervas, N. et alii. Acuerdos.
Actividades interactivas de producción oral orientadas al mundo del trabajo. Nivel básico e intermedio. Barcelona: Difusión.

Language of instruction: more information

Spanish and Dutch (for vocabulary acquisition/testing)

Format: more information

Through a combination of interaction lectures, group and individual assignments and assignments in supported home study and permanent motivation and evaluation, the linguistic skills and the economic language use 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 II: General Spanish for Economics (B-KUL-D2T40a)

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 : Open questions
Learning material : Computer, Reference work

Explanation


The course consists of 2 parts:

  • 8 points: weekly tests and assignments 
  • 8 points: oral final test
  • 2 points: progress and portfolio
  • 2 points: active participation

Passing only parts one can only produce 9/20 maximum.
Detailed info, practice exams and tests on Toledo.
If second examination period: oral exam only.