Course Description
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Course Name
Spanish Speaking and Writing Skills
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Host University
Universidad de Granada
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Location
Granada, Spain
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Area of Study
Creative Writing, Linguistics, Spanish
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Language Level
High Beginning
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
LEVEL OVERVIEW:
The A-Level student is referred to as a ?basic user? of the language, which means that he or she is able to use language as a social agent during basic social transactions and understand/produce oral/written texts related to his/her basic needs, as well as take part in social interactions within his/her immediate spheres of action or domains.LEVEL A2- High Beginning:
- Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.COURSE OVERVIEW:
1. INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCY
a. Cultural stereotypes
b. Different Spanish accents
c. Cultural diversity in Spain and socioeconomic characteristics
d. Places in Latin America
e. Traditional celebrations
f. Social usage of gifts
g. Religious traditions and beliefs
h. Cities and neighborhoods2. TEXTUAL PRODUCTION
a. Oral comprehension and expression
b. Written comprehension and espression
3. COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCY
a. Language Activities: listening, oral, and written comprehension and expression4. PRAGMATIC COMPETANCY: CONCEPTS AND FUNCTIONS
a. Give and ask for information
b. Express opinions, feelings, and facts
c. Express goals, desires, and sentiments
d. Use of commands and questions
e. Social relations and greetings
f. Classroom interactions5. GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCY
a. Nouns
b. Adjectives
c. Articles
d. Demonstrative adjectives
e. Possessive adjectives
f. Quantitative adjectives
g. Pronouns
h. Adverbs
i. Personal verbs
j. Impersonal verbs
k. Sentences and statements6. LISTENING AND SPELLING COMPETENCY
a. Intonation
b. Syllables and accents
c. Rhythm, pauses, and timing
d. Irregularities
e. Alphabet
f. Capitalization
g. Punctuation