97506 Spanish Language and Culture 6

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UTS: International Studies: International Studies and Languages
Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 97505 Spanish Language and Culture 5

Description

This subject is designed to provide students who have a firm knowledge of the Spanish language with upper intermediate reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. It corresponds to Level B2 (upper intermediate user) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. The subject also facilitates an understanding of and engagement with the sociocultural contexts in which the Spanish language is used. Students develop intercultural understanding and engagement by recognising, exploring, interpreting and moving between the languages and practices of two or more cultures. Students take an active part in collaborative learning activities to practice and consolidate their language skills.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

a.	Comprehend and respond to intermediate texts in oral and written Spanish.
b.	Produce intermediate texts in oral and written Spanish.
c.	Demonstrate intercultural awareness across two or more cultural contexts.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):

Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. (INT.3.1)
Communicate effectively and appropriately in an additional language for everyday and professional purposes. (INT.3.2)

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject uses a communicative approach in class to maximise students' potential for effective communication in the target language. A series of activities such as interactive activities working in pairs, small and large groups and/or presentations, are promoted in class to enhance students' engagement through content-based learning. Preparation for class activities requires students to complete exercises and reading/listening/viewing activities prior to class to make effective use of resources and subject material (including resources online), community and peer resources available to them to support their learning.

Students are encouraged to customise their learning experience as per the Global Spanish approach to promote their engagement with Hispanic-phone peoples and societies. This entails keeping in mind their goals for the use of Spanish (for instance studying abroad or travel in a particular country or region) and tailoring their practice and learning to maximize exposure to local variants of the language, relevant cultural norms and authentic materials from the area.

As part of an immersive approach to language education, students are encouraged to use the target language within the classroom environment and to build confidence to use the target language outside the classroom. The approximate time commitment expected from students is 12 hours per week, including class time.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Writing tasks

Objective(s):

a, b and c

Weight:

30%

Length:

Grammar exercises 1: Week 5

Grammar exercises 2: Week 10

Written task: week 10 (650 words)

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Consistent participation, in Spanish, in class and group discussions at a level that reflects thorough preparation for the classroom tasks	40	a, b	INT.3.2
Progression of the discussion or activity via comments, questions and/or answers	50	a, b	INT.3.2
Depth of reflection upon the relationship between Hispanic and Australian Cultures	10	c	INT.3.2

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 2: Speaking skills assessment

Objective(s):

a, b and c

Weight:

40%

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Intelligibility (voice, pronunciation, tones)	30	a, b	INT.3.2
Degree of accuracy (grammar, vocabulary)	20	a, b	INT.3.2
Degree of fluency (speed and rate of utterance, ability to structure sentences)	30	a, b	INT.3.2
Degree of cross-cultural reflection and civic engagement	20	c	INT.3.1, INT.3.2

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 3: Test

Objective(s):

a, b and c

Weight:

30%

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Comprehension of spoken and written Spanish	30	a, b	INT.3.2
Accuracy and effective use of a broad range of vocabulary, expression and grammatical structures	20	a, b	INT.3.2
Organisation of writing	20	a, b	INT.3.2
Strength of argument and evidence	20	a, b	INT.3.2
Depth of reflection upon the relationship between Hispanic and Australian Cultures	10	c	INT.3.1

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Minimum requirements

Attendance at tutorials is essential in this subject. Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor. A roll will be taken at each class. If you are late to class and not present when the roll is taken, it is your responsibility to tell your tutor at the end of that class so that your attendance can be recorded. Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late, you will be noted as absent. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes. Students who fail to do so will be refused their final assessment (see Rule 3.8). To pass this subject, students must earn an overall total of 50 marks or more.

Required texts

A full range of texts, audio and video media are used in this subject. Further details are available in the subject outline.

Spanish Language and Culture 6 can be purchased at:-

UTS Union Shop

Towers Market Place

Activate Market Place

Tower Building 1, level 3

BROADWAY

CN (to be posted in UTS Online)

Recommended texts

A considerable amount of lecture time is devoted to practising using the language in a variety of real or simulated situations using authentic materials whenever possible. In order to maintain and consolidate those skills, students need to practise the language regularly with Spanish speaking friends or colleagues.

Aragones, L. & Palencia, R. (2014). Intermediate Spanish Grammar. NTC Foreign Language. McGraw-Hill Education

Aragones, L. & Palencia, R. (2014). Advanced Spanish GrammarNTC Foreign Language. McGraw-Hill Education

Alonso, R., Castañeda, A., Martinez, P., López, M., Ortega, J., & Ruiz, J. (2005). Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Difusión: Barcelona.

Neus Sans, L. (2002). Rápido. España: Difusión.

Richmond, Z. (2016). EBook, Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions, Premium

Spencer, S. (2001). ¿Escribimos ? .United Kingdom: Nelson.

Thomas, S. (2005). EBook, The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary

SBS television shows movies and documentaries from all over the world. Check the TV guide for information on Spanish programs.

SBS Radio (FM 97.7) broadcasts a daily Spanish program from 1pm. to 2 pm.

News

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/spanish-news

Internet

Nearly all Spanish newspapers and magazines from Spain and Latin America are available through the Internet.

http://www.elpais.com.uy

http://www.el pais.es

http://www.lavanguardia.com/hemeroteca

https://www.clarin.com

http://www.elmundo.es/magazine.html

http://www.mercurio.cl

http://www.el-nacional.com.mx

http://www.elcomercioperu.com.pe

http://observador.com.uy

http://www.cubapress.com