LET-CIWB102S-IBC
Building Blocks of Spanish 1: Cimientos del Español 1
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleLET-CIWB102S-IBC
Credits (ECTS)5
CategoryB1 (First year bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish, Spanish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Arts; Communication and Information Studies;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. L.J. van Maastricht
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Lecturer
dr. L.J. van Maastricht
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Contactperson for the course
dr. L.J. van Maastricht
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Examiner
dr. L.J. van Maastricht
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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
At the end of the course, you will know the most important rules of Spanish grammar, particularly with regard to (irregular) verbs and verb tenses, and can apply this knowledge in practice. Additionally, you are aware of some important pronunciation features of Spanish that can be problematic for learners of Spanish as a foreign language and can apply this knowledge in practice. Finally, you will have acquired a basic Spanish vocabulary, including the most frequent business-related concepts. These objectives correspond to the A2 level of the European framework (CEFR).
Content
This course introduces students to the basics of Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary so as to enable them to successfully complete the oral and written tasks in the course ‘International markets Spanish: el mercado español’. Students will acquire knowledge of and insights into the most important aspects of Spanish grammar and Spanish pronunciation. Students practise their pronunciation by listening to and repeating practice sentences. Students complete weekly grammar and vocabulary exercises assignments related to the course content.
Level
There are no proficiency level-related entry requirements for this course. At the end of the course, your proficiency level will correspond to the A2 level of the European framework (CEFR).
Presumed foreknowledge
Only accessible to students of the BA International Business Communication.
Test information
This course has a continuous evaluation component that serves as a requirement for the final exam.
Specifics

Required materials
Literature
ISBN:9789462932746
Title:Gramática de uso del español. Teoría y práctica. A1-B2.
Author:Aragonés, L. & Palencia, R.
Publisher:Madrid: Ediciones SM. (2005)
Learning Management System (Brigthspace)

Recommended materials
Literature
ISBN:9782035700490
Title:Larousse Pocket Dictionary Spanish-English/English-Spanish Paperback

Instructional modes
Seminar
Attendance MandatoryYes

Working group
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Written exam
Test weight100
Test typeWritten exam
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
5,5

Continuous Assessment
Test weight0
Test typeParticipation
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
V