Sesión 0: ‘Introducción al curso’

ESPAÑOL II 021102

Curso: 2015/2016Profesor: Ernesto Dolz-Barberà

1. Introduction to the module

• Spanish teacher/module tutor:

Mr. Ernesto Dolz-Barberá

Bachelor degree in English Philology

MA in English language for International trade

Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)

Postgraduate certificate in Methodology and teaching of Spanish as a

foreign language and L2

Office:Departamento de Hispánicas

Spanish DepartmentHB5 – Second floor

Head of department:ASST. Prof. Surachet Kradtap

Telf: 0818821376skradtap@gmail.com

1. Introduction to the ModuleThis module is a second stage introductory language module

for students who need an introduction to Spanish. It focuses on all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in an integrated approach. It introduces key structures and vocabulary relevant to topics studied, and provides initial insights into Hispanic society and culture. It combines a communicative approach to language with the development of basic reading and writing skills. The module will develop students’ language competence, which will enhance employability.

SPANISH II 021102Second semester 2015-2016

2. Intended Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this module students will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

1. Understand high frequency vocabulary and basic grammar and interact orally with someone who speaks Spanish slowly and clear.

2. Read and write simple texts in Spanish

Intellectual, practical, affective and transferable skills

1. Demonstrate that they have followed a programme of independent activities in support of learning.

2. Recognize basic Hispanic social and cultural formations

• Attending all the classes is very important and one of the best ways to help students succeed in this subject. Students are expected to arrive on time and take an active part during the classes. If they are unable to attend a class for a valid reason (e.g.: illness), they should contact the teacher.

• Continued absence can result in the termination of their registration as they will be considered to have withdrawn from their studies.

3. Attendance Requirements and class participation (10%)

4. Assignments (10%)• Cuaderno de ejercicios I (3%) before Mid-term (26th of February)

• Cuaderno de ejercicios II (3%) before Final exam (26th of April)

• Club de cine en español (4%) Once per month, on Wednesdays at 2.00 pm: Cultural

activities are the ideal complement to the classroom experience. They are designed to give closer insight into socio-cultural aspects of our language, in a more leisurely way. During the semester, we program the Spanish Film Club, an out-of-class activity, in which students have the opportunity to watch and discuss contemporary Spanish films in order to achieve a global vision of the Spanish society and culture.

27th January24th February30th March27th April

All coursework assignments and other forms of assessment must be submitted by the published deadline. It is student’s responsibility to know when work is due to be submitted – ignorance of the deadline date will not be accepted as a reason for late or non-submission.

5. Quizzes (20%)

• Quiz (10%)Oral quiz. (After Power Point Session 15)

• Listening Test (10%)Last day of class. (29th of April)

6. Assessments (60%)

• Examination / Assessment scripts are retained by Chiang Mai University and are not returned to students. However, students are entitled to feedback on their performance in an examination and may request a meeting with the teacher to see their examination script and to discuss their performance.

• Range of vocabulary and structures, grammatical accuracy and correct spelling and task completion and quality of information are the main criteria for the assessment paper.

• Mid/ term assessment represents 30% of the total mark for the module and the final one represents 40%.

• The use of dictionaries/textbooks/notes during the assessment is not allowed.

• All questions must be answered in Spanish.

85 -100%

A

80 – 84%

B+

74 – 79%

B

67 – 73%

C+

60 – 66%

C

55 – 59%

D+

50 – 54%

D

0 – 49%

F

Español I: 0211011. ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)

2. ASSESSMENTS (70%)• Mid term exam: 30% (we don´t know yet) • Final exam: 40% (14th May. 12,00 – 14,00)

3. QUIZZES (10%)• Oral (5%) (After Power Point 15) • Listening (5%) (29th April)

4. ASSIGNMENTS (10%)• Cuaderno de ejercicios I (3%) (26th February)• Cuaderno de ejercicios II (3%) (26th April)• Club de cine en español (4%) (27th January, 24th February, 30th March, 27th April)

7. Assessment Offences

• Students are reminded that any work that they submit must be their own. When they are preparing their work for submission, it is important that they understand the various academic conventions that they are expected to follow in order to make sure that they do not leave theirselves open to accusations of plagiarism (e.g.: the correct use of referencing, citations, footnotes etc.) and that their work maintains its academic integrity.

• Plagiarism is theft and constitutes the presentation of another’s work as your own in order to gain an unfair advantage.

8. Spanish I 021102:

Español 021101: Spanish lessons are taught through Power Points which follow

the contents, topics and structure of the subject. Provides grammar, vocabulary, and exercises. We will draw heavily on these materials.

Copies available in Photocopy shop and the course blog:

http://cmuspanish.wordpress.com/

We also have a Facebook group where we share news about the course, updates, songs and materials:

‘Estudiantes de español CMU’

9. Recommended books• ¡Nos vemos! A1. Editorial: Difusión. Autoras: Eva María Lloret

Ivorra, Rosa Ribas, Bibiana Wiener y Pilar Pérez Cañizares. • Aula 1, Jaime Corpas et al. Difusión• Sueña 1, Libro del Alumno & Cuaderno de Ejercicios, ANAYA • Las claves del nuevo DELE A1, Difusión.• Curso de español para extranjeros.

Nuevo ELE Inicial 1 , Editorial SM • Internacional. • Curso de español para extranjeros. Nuevo • ELE Inicial 1, Cuaderno de ejercicios. • Editorial SM Internacional.

These books are at the same level (A1) covering the same topics and providing extra practice for the module. Copies available to borrow

in the Spanish Department and in the Self-Access.

10. Self learning websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/index.shtmlMaterials and exercises and courses, e.g. Talk Spanishhttp://cvc.cervantes.es/aulaMaterials and exercises.http://www.linguanet.org.uk/websites/spanwww.htmSpanish newspapers, plus internet sites and exerciseshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/ep01/An interactive video drama and Spanish course. Mi vida loca takes you on an intrigue

mystery adventure to Madrid and beyond in 22 episodes of 10 min each, covering basic learning points for Spanish absolute beginners. A learning section complements each episode. Go through the vocabulary and grammar in more detail and at your own pace, then complete activities for practice.

11. Entertainment websitesTelevision

http://www.rtve.es/ RTVE (Spanish radio and television) is the largest audiovisual

group in Spain broadcasting in the Spanish language. In the webpage you can watch series, documentaries or live television 24hours per day.

http://www.telecinco.es/ Telecinco is a Spanish commercial television channel operated

by Mediaset España. It is a general channel catering for all audiences. It shows popular films, series and sport.

http://www.antena3.com/Antena 3 is a Spanish terrestrial television channel owned by

Antena 3 de Televisión.

12. Entertainment websitesNewspapers

http://www.elpais.com/global/El País (The Country) is the highest-circulation daily

newspaper in Spain, and one of three Madrid dailies considered to be national newspapers of record for Spain.

http://www.elmundo.es/ El Mundo (The World) is the second largest printed and the

largest digital daily newspaper in Spain and one of the newspapers of record, with a daily circulation topping 200,000 readers for the printed edition and 24 million unique web visitors per month for the digital one.