SPN2040

Spanish Studies 4 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Stewart King

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit seeks to develop further language skills acquired in SPN2030. Particular emphasis will be placed on oral and written academic discourse. The culture component will consolidate student's understanding of Spanish and Latin American Societies and cultures through lectures, readings and visual culture.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Converse in Spanish for 15-20 minutes about past, present and future activities; 2. Use the following tenses and moods: the present habitual, the present progressive, the present prefect, preterite and imperfect, the informal and formal future, the present and imperfect subjunctive, and the imperative. 3. Write compositions of up to 750 words in Spanish, with the help of a Spanish-English dictionary and a reference grammar; 4. Engage in complex conversations and discussions in Spanish, about themselves and political and social issues; 5. Read and comprehend articles and narrative and descriptive literary texts of up to 3000 words in Spanish; 6. Demonstrate an understanding of key aspects of Hispanic cultures and societies.

Assessment: Oral Test 10% + 2 Compositions (1000 words): 20% + Mid-term test (750 words): 15% + Culture Exam (1500 words): 30% + Final language exam (1200 words): 25% Additional comment: All assessment will be in Spanish

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: SPN2030

Prohibitions: SPN1040