SPNSH131-23B (HAM)

Spanish for Beginners

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts Office
Spanish

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Maria Ble-Herrero

Maria Ble-Herrero
See Moodle
maria.ble-herrero@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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What this paper is about

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This is a language acquisition paper designed for absolute beginners in Spanish. The course emphasizes the development of competence in communication in the four skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students also improve their thinking skills by comparing the terms and cultural contexts they are learning, with those of their first language.

The course is intended for students planning to take a foreign language as part of their studies, and those who wish to take Spanish as a degree.

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How this paper will be taught

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Students enrolled in group A will attend two classes, the first class consists of a one-hour class followed by two hours of workshop total of 3 hours of classes plus one online language tutorial per week. (see the schedule)

Students enrolled in group B will attend two classes a week, the first class consists of one hour followed by two hours of workshop total of 3 hours of class, plus one online language tutorial per week. (see the schedule)

We have also the Spanish club at culture hour Wednesdays at 1 pm an excellent way to practice your Spanish and meet other Spanish students.

Attendance in class is essential in order to make good progress in the language.

Students who cannot physically attend a face-to-face class can join via Zoom during the class session.

Notice: Languages classes are not recorded due to the nature of hand on practices

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Required Readings

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Tu Mundo - Editors: McGraw Hill ( Third edition)

This is an eBook package. Details on how to register are on a folder in Moodle

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Ask and answer questions about personal information such a names, nationality, profession, and family, in formal and informal situations
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  • Compare people, objects, places and situations in the present tense
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  • Describe people, places and objects
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  • Express and understand the notion of agreement and disagreement
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  • Express likes and dislikes, ask (formally and informally) and understand how to get directions
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  • Identify people, places and objects
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  • Recall numbers from one hundred. Months, weather, seasons
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  • Recognise numbers from zero to a hundred, and enquire about and state the time and day of the week
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  • Refer to common actions (e.g. habits and routine) compare and contrast with what is call the intentional future
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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This course is 100% internally assessed (it has no examination at the end)
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quiz Bienvenidos
21 Jul 2023
No set time
5
2. Test 1 - Chapter 1
11 Aug 2023
No set time
10
3. Test 2 -Chapter 2
8 Sep 2023
No set time
10
4. Test 3 - Chapter 3
29 Sep 2023
No set time
10
5. Quiz- Repaso 1-2-3-4
17 Oct 2023
No set time
10
6. Final Test- Repaso1-2-3-4
20 Oct 2023
No set time
20
7.  Workbook
16 Oct 2023
No set time
30
8. Tutorials+ Class participation
5
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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