Spanish B1.2
Objectives
To reach level B1 of the CEFR.
1. To understand main points and extract specific details in various texts dealing on current topics or of personal, professional and academic interest.
2. To write simple but well constructed texts about current themes or topics relating to personal involvement.
3. To exchange information, opinions and arguments in a simple but coherent way. Take part in spontaneous conversations to express feelings and beliefs, whether to agree or disagree.
4. To be aware of his/her own errors and the most persistent errors, as well as the differences between the two languages.
5. To develop knowledge about contemporary issues in Spain and Latin America in order to stimulate critical thinking.
6. To be able to relate the mother culture(s) with the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries, and to develop a sense of open-mindedness and interest in cultural diversity.
7. To apply what is learned to the fields of Languages, Literature, Culture and translation.
General characterization
Code
711111117
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Nieves Lagunas Vila
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Spanish
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Have completed the previous levels (A1, A2 and B1.1).
Bibliography
1. AAVV, (2017). Campus sur A1-B1. Libro del alumno. Barcelona: Difusión.
2. Alonso Raya, R. et al (2013). Gramática básica del estudiante de español (A1-B1). Edición revisada y ampliada.Barcelona: Difusión.
3. Diccionario on line de la Real Academia Española de la Lengua: http://www.rae.es/recursos/diccionarios/drae
4. Chamorro,C., Martínez, M., Murillo, N. & Sáenz, A. (2010). Todas las voces (B1) Barcelona: Difusión.
5. Hernández, M.A (2020). El don de la siesta. Barcelona: Editorial Anagrama.
Teaching method
Inductive and deductive, formal and communicative activities, based on one or more type of language feature (expression, comprehension, interaction and mediation), focusing on the students' needs, and emphasizing the integration of skills, intercultural reflection, autonomous learning and the use of digital media.
Continuous Evaluation. Two tests done in class; oral presentations and written work. Evaluation will be based on communicative competence, accuracy and appropriacy, the use of learning strategies, knowledge about sociocultural aspects of the Hispanic world and an ability for critical cultural reflection.
Evaluation method
Continuous Evaluation. Two tests done in class; oral presentations and written work. Evaluation will be based on communicative competence, accuracy and appropriacy, the use of learning strategies, knowledge about sociocultural aspects of the Hispanic world and an ability to think seriously about cultural matters.
Evaluation elements:
-Oral expression and oral interaction in class (15%).
-Written compositions (15%)
-Reading test: commentary of a work (extensive reading) (20%).
-Test: linguistic, semantic, lexical and cultural contents (50%).
Subject matter
1. Expressing information, opinions, feelings and arguments in a simple and coherent manner, concerning topics as working word, arts and cinema, globalization, borders and education.
2. Relating information by means of expressing causes, conditions and purpose.
3. Relative clauses, new uses of subjunctive and verbs that express changes.
4. Future and Conditional.
5. Review of ways of addressing people in Spanish.
6. Widening of vocabulary related to daily topics in both the private and public domain.
7. Contrastive features between Spanish and Portuguese, with focus in correcting persistent mistakes.
8. Deeper analysis about facts, cultural aspects, behaviours and sociocultural conventions in the Hispanic world.
9. Develoment of intercultural knowledge and skills.
10. Current events: the relations between the Hispanic world and the own community.