SPN2030

Spanish Studies 3 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Stewart King

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: As for SPN1030

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, and the present subjunctive and imperative; 3. Write compositions of up to 500 words in Spanish, with the help of a Spanish-English dictionary and a reference grammar; 4. Engage in conversations and discussions in Spanish, about themselves, their family and friends, Australia and the world at large ; 5. Read and comprehend newspaper articles and narrative an descriptive literary of up to 500 words texts 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 (1000 words): 20% + Culture Exam (1000 words): 20% + Final language exam (1200 words): 25% Additional comment: All assessment will be in Spanish

Contact Hours: 4 hours (2 x lectures and 2 x tutorials) per week

Prerequisites: SPN1010 and SPN1020

Prohibitions: SPN1030