Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Notes

Synopsis

As for ATS1193

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

Culture component: 30%
Written work: 20%
Mid-semester test: 10%
Oral test: 10%
Written and listening exam: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Stewart King

Contact hours

4 hours (2 x lectures and 2 x tutorials) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Spanish and Latin American studies

Prerequisites

ATS1191 and ATS1192

Prohibitions

ATS1193