LET-CIWB101S-IBC
International markets Spanish: El mercado Español
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleLET-CIWB101S-IBC
Credits (ECTS)5
CategoryB1 (First year bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish, Spanish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Arts; Communication and Information Studies;
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer		P. Sanchez Carrasco
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Examiner		dr. M.A. Troncoso Ruiz
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Lecturer		dr. M.A. Troncoso Ruiz
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Coordinator		dr. M.A. Troncoso Ruiz
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Contactperson for the course		dr. M.A. Troncoso Ruiz
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Academic year2022
Period
PER 1-PER 2  (05/09/2022 to 29/01/2023)
Starting block
PER 1
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
There are two types of learning objectives: objectives relating to communication skills and objectives relating to content (socio-cultural and entrepreneurial themes).
Objectives relating to skills:
At the end of the course you can ask for, process, structure and summarize information.
Objectives relating to content:
At the end of the course you can describe cultural, social and economic aspects of Spain, and compare these to those of your own country. Throughout this course, you will develop your oral and written Spanish proficiency at A1 level and your listening skills at A1/A2 level. Learning presentation skills and meeting skills are an important element of the course. In addition, you will acquire knowledge of and insights into the cultural, social and economic aspects of contemporary Spain.
Content
This is the first course in Business Spanish. As an introduction to the exploration of (part of) the Spanish market, the course will discuss a number of social and cultural aspects of Spain, Spanish life and business that are relevant for conducting business with Spanish people. In the first part of the course, the focus will be on informal, personal, oral and written communication. The focus in the second part of the course will be on formal oral and written communication in organizational contexts.
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
Only accessible to students of the BA International Business Communication.
Test information

Specifics

Required materials
Literature
ISBN:9788484434153
Title:Socios 1, Nueva edición, Libro del alumno + audio-cd
Author:González, B., González M., Corpas, J, Martínez, L.
Publisher:Talenland B.V. (2009)
Literature
ISBN:9788484434160
Title:Socios 1, Nueva edición, Cuaderno de ejercicios + audio-cd
Author:González, M., Viñals, J, Corpas, J., Martínez, L.
Publisher:Talenland B.V. (2007)
Literature
ISBN:9782035700490
Title:Larousse Pocket Dictionary Spanish-English/English-Spanish Paperback
Learning Management System (Brigthspace)

Instructional modes
Seminar
Attendance MandatoryYes

Working group
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Individual portfolio
Test weight0
Test typeProject
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
V

Group portfolio
Test weight0
Test typeProject
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
V

Listening comprehension continu
Test weight0
Test typeParticipation
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2

Minimum grade
V

Oral exam
Test weight60
Test typeOral exam
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
5,5

Written exam
Test weight40
Test typeWritten exam
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
5,5