Spanish: Introductory Course

The course is offered as a freestanding course.

The course consists of four modules:

Sub-courses

1. Grammar (Grammatik), 7.5 credits
   The course provides a systematic description of the basics of Spanish grammar from a theoretical and practical perspective. The course also introduces different Spanish varieties.
2. Language proficiency and Phonology (Språkfärdighet och fonologi), 7.5 credits
   The course introduces Spanish phonology, orthography and Spanish pronunciation. The students work with a broad spectrum of different types of texts: explanatory, argumentative and narrative. In the module, students' language proficiency is developed both through individual text and speech production and through analysis of their texts.
3. **Literature and culture**(Litteratur och kultur), 7.5 credits
   In this course, the realistic tradition in the Spanish-speaking world is studied in its cultural and socio-historical context. A selection of texts from different different genres are analysed and are discussed with a focus on narrative technique, genre, cultural history and reading strategies.
4. Literature and society (Litteratur och samhälle), 7.5 credits
   In this course, the relationship between fiction and central historical stages in society is studied. A selection of texts from different genres is analysed and discussed with a focus on narrative techniques, genres and reading strategies, and societal and historical contexts.

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• use and analyse basic grammatical structures;
• account for and use central concepts in Spanish phonology;
• describe the realistic movements in fiction during different periods and in the research field;

Competence and skills

• perform at level B1 - B2 in listening comprehension, text recognition, oral interaction and production as well as written language proficiency in Spanish according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• on the basis of given questions, analyse the seminar texts with the help of basic literary terminology, methodology and literary knowledge;
• present an understanding of the texts of the course in their historical, cultural and literary contexts;

Judgement and approach

• present a critical, problematising approach to grammar, grammar description and language proficiency and to cultural- and literary-oriented interpretations of texts.

Lectures, oral and written exercises, individually and in groups. Both digital and analogue tools are used.

Language of instruction: Swedish and Spanish

To what extent the student has achieved the aim of the course is tested in module 1 through written examinations; in module 2 through oral and written examinations and written assignments; in module 3 through oral and written examinations and written assignments; in module 4 through group presentations, group discussions, active seminar participation and written assignments.

Students who have failed any part of the course are given the possibility of a new test. In connection with written assignments, supplementary assignments may be offered in order for the student to achieve a Pass grade. Such a supplementary assignment should be done within the stipulated time (normally five working days after the result has been posted). Otherwise a Fail grade will be reported.

A student who has passed a subtest may not do a new test for a higher grade. Nor do students have the right to withdraw a submitted test and in such a way avoid being graded.

If a student who has failed the same examined component twice, wants to change examiner before the next examination, they should submit a written request to the department responsible for the course. The request shall be granted unless there are special reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6, Section 22 of Higher Education Ordinance).

If the University of Gothenburg has decided that a student is eligible for special study support, the examiner may, provided it is compatible with the aim of the course and it can be done within the scope of available resources, decide to offer the student an adjusted examination or a different examination format.

If the course has been discontinued or substantially revised, a student should be guaranteed to sit the examination on at least three occasions (including the ordinary examination occasion) during a period of at least one year, but not later than two years after the course was discontinued or revised. As regards internships/placement the same as above applies, with the exception that examination is offered on only one occasion.

The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). For the final grade of Pass with distinction, this grade is required on at least half of the total number of course credits, i.e. in all at least 15 credits.

The students are given the opportunity to make a written evaluation of the course. The results of the evaluation are published digitally.

The course SP1103e can not be included in the main field of study
Spanish in a degree together with SP1121, SP1122, SP1123 and SP1124.

Equality aspects should be taken in consideration in content, literature, teaching and evaluation.