Course Description
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Course Name
Communicative Activities
Course Required -
Host University
Universidad de Salamanca
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Location
Salamanca, Spain
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Area of Study
Linguistics, Spanish
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Language Level
Beginning
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits1
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units2
Hours & Credits
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Overview
General Objectives
? Learn how to involve oneself in daily conversations.
? To interact in a simple form
? Understand small texts, both oral and written
? Begin writing simple textsContents
1. Who?s who?
A. Practice: Auditory comprehension. Oral expression
B. Functions: To greet and present oneself both formally and informally
C. Grammar and Vocabulary: Te presonto a?/ Mira, éste/-a es?Encantado/-a, mucho gusto, hola, ¿que tal?2. The man of my dreams.
A. Practice: Oral expression. Auditory comprehension. Written expression.
B. Functions: Describing people
C. Grammar and vocabulary: SER/ESTAR/LLEVAR/TENER. Parts of the body. Qualifying adjectives. Correspondence.3. Today I could not get out of bed.
A. Practice: Oral expression. Auditory comprehension
B. Functions: Discussing mental and physical states.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Doler, tener fiebre, tos, Estar bien/mal/enfermo4. Are we going to the movies?
A. Practice: Auditory comprehension. Oral expression.
B. Functions: How to invite people. How to accept or decline an invitation.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: ¿Te apetece + infinitivo? ¿Querer + infinitivo? ¿Vamos?? ¿Vienes?? Present indicative5. Where are we meeting?
A. Practice: Oral expression. Written expression. Auditory comprehension.
B. Functions: Making an appointment. Setting up the time. Setting up a place.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Quedar con? en? a?6. What are you going to drink?
A. Practice: Written expression. Oral expression. Auditory comprehension.
B. Functions: Ordering at a restaurant
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Tomar, reservar, mirar la carta, comidas y bebidas7. How does it look on me?
A. Practice: Auditory comprehension. Oral expression. Giving opinions
B. Functions: Describing objects. Expressing likes and preferences.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Quedar bien/mal. Verbo gustar. Ropa, tallas y colores. Ponerse/vestirse. Desnudarse/quitarse. Llevar?8. And you, what are you dressing up as??
A. Practice: Oral Exression, written expression
B. Functions: Speak of the future
C. Grammar and vocabulary: The future (ir + infinitive). DE. Names of professions and activities.9. Answering the phone
A. Practice: Oral Expression, listening comprehension
B. Functions: Answering the phone. Asking for someone. Leaving a message.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Verb ESTAR. Proper expressions of phone conversation. ¿Sí? ¿Dígame? ¿Está?? ¿De parte de quién?10. Can I borrow a pen?
A. Practice: Auditory comprehension. Oral expression.
B. Functions: To ask for permission. To ask a favor.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: ¿Puedes + infinitivo? ¿Me dejas?? ¿Me prestas?? ¿Me das?? Tu y usted.11. Where is the Plaza Mayor?
A. Practice: Auditory comprehension. Oral expression.
B. Functions: Locate in the area. To ask and give directions.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Interrogatory pronouns. Spatial localizations.12. What should we do this weekend?
A. Practice: Auditory comprehension. Oral expression.
B. Functions: Make plans and arrange projects. Express intentions.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: The future. Trips, free time.13. Things I like
A. Practice: Oral expression. Auditory comprehension.
B. Functions: Express likes and preferences. Express agreement and disagreement.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Verbo GUSTAR y afines. A mí también, a mí tampoco.14. What happened to you?
A. Practice: Reading comprehension. Oral expression. Written expression.
B. Functions: Speak of the past.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Imperfecto/ indefinido. Adverbios de tiempo. Un día/ una vez, entonces, de repente?15. Hello, how are you?
A. Practice: Reading comprehension. Written expression.
B. Functions: To write a letter.
C. Grammar and vocabulary: Parts of a letter: encabezamiento, despedida? Organization of the information. Greetings and farewells.
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.