Course Description
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Course Name
Spanish I
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Spanish
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Language Level
Beginning
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary tools in order to communicate in written and oral form and to complete the level A1.1 of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This course has been designed for absolute beginners in Spanish.
The course main objectives are to:
−Introduce students to the language of the Spanish speaking countries;
−Promote the development of students' communicative competence of oral and written Spanish;
−Develop students’ intercultural competence and understanding.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:- Understand and use very elementary vocabulary and phrases to satisfy basic needs;
- Interact using everyday expressions in basic formal and informal situations;
- Introduce themselves and others and provide personal information such as nationality, age and preferences;
- Understand and fill in basic forms, as well as understand and write short texts such as postcards or letters;
- Interact with others in a simple manner provided a sympathetic speech partner who, speak slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.