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Prerequisites
Identical coursesSpanish 2 (B-KUL-HBA66A)
Vanoverberghe Franciska (coordinator) | Snauwaert Erwin | Vanoverberghe Franciska (substitute) Aims
The following learning outcomes are tested:
A. Concrete learning outcomes :
(8.g) Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
(10) Is able to clearly communicate and report in the language of instruction. Is able to use in a business context at least two other languages orally and in writing and masters all techniques and skills for efficient and effective business communication.
(10.b) As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
Previous knowledge
The admission criteria for the programme can be found in the programme catalogue.
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first:
Spanish I
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
HBH67A : Spaans 2
HLH27A : Spaans 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
HBA06H : Spanish 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
Y00563 : Spaans 2
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al) 180 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Spanish 2 (B-KUL-HBA66a)
SpanishFormat: Lecture
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Second termSnauwaert Erwin | Vanoverberghe Franciska (substitute) Content
Continuation elementary grammar, vocabulary and related intercultural topics.
Course material
Cuaderno 1, Werkgroep Spaans, Mechelen: Plantyn, 2012 (handboek, verplicht)
Cuaderno 2, Werkgroep Spaans, Mechelen: Plantyn, 2012 (handboek, verplicht)
Spaanse Grammatica. Een overzicht, SNAUWAERT Erwin, Leuven: Alta, 2016 (handboek, verplicht)
Language of instruction: more information
Spanish, with limited explanation in English
Format: more information
The classes suppose a constant interaction between lecturer and students. The lecturer provides the necessary grammar and vocabulary and the students put it into practice by means of exercises and conversations.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Spanish 2 (B-KUL-H71410)
Explanation
Written (2 hours/for 14 marks out of 20)
This exam consists of the following: 20 verb forms, gap-filling exercises (concerning pronouns, prepositions, ser/estar, figures, accents, apócope), 10 sentences to translate, intercultural issues, comprehension of a short written text, a short composition exercise (5-8 lines) and vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, explain in Spanish, idioms, specific communication strategies).
Continuous evaluation (oral, for 6 marks out of 20)
Pronunciation: students read a part of a dialogue from the textbook correctly. Furthermore, they conjugate verbs in different tenses and in all persons. Finally, the student brings a photograph and describes what can be seen on it or tells a story based upon the visual information of the photograph; the professor assesses the students' communicative skills by asking a few simple questions concerning the photograph.
There is no second exam opportunity for the continuous evaluation. The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical.
Information about retaking exams
The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical. There is no second exam opportunity for the continuous evaluation.