FSS:CJVS102 Spanish for Social Sciences II - Course Information

CJVS102 Spanish for Social Sciences II

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre

Timetable

Wed 10:00–11:40 U36

Prerequisites

(( FAKULTA ( FSS )&& TYP_STUDIA ( B ))||( OBOR ( MUSFSS )))
Course for the students of the Faculty of Social Studies. Minimum level of Spanish B1+/B2 according to CEFR.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/14, only registered: 0/14, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/14

Course objectives

Development of academic skills and professional language designed for the students of the Faculty of Social Sciences; reaching the level B2 according to CEFR.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student will be able to: - present a brief academic presentation on a topic in their field of study and lead an academic debate - write the summary of a presentation and a text on specific topics - write the argumentative text about a controversial topic

Syllabus

• Current society of the Spanish-speaking countries.
• Organ donation.
• Surrogacy.
• Historical events in the arts.
• Gender. Homosexuality.
• European identity.
• European Union.
• International relations.
• Current social topics.

Literature

• FERRER PEÑARANDA, Carlos, Santiago FARIÑA and Klára SÝKOROVÁ. ¡Habla y opina! : intenzivní kurz španělské konverzace. 1. vyd. Brno: Edika, 2014, 215 s. ISBN 9788026604501. info
• BARALO, M., GENIS PEDRA, M.: vocabulario B2. Anaya ELE, 2012. ISBN: 8467813695
• Martínez Díaz, N.: Historia de América Latina, SGEL, 2006, ISBN: 9788471436436
• HALPERIN DONGHI, T.: Historia contemporánea de América Latina, Alianza Editorial, 2004, ISBN: 9788420635156
• López Moreno, C.: España contemporánea, SGEL, Madrid, 2005, ISBN: 9788497781862

Teaching methods

Presentations, discussions, work with authentic materials and specialized texts, group work, autonomous on-line learning.

Assessment methods

The course is evaluated by portfolio assessment consisting of formative feedback of the assignements done during the semester, among others academic presentation, summary of an article, summary of a video, abstract, argumentative essay.
Active participation throughout the course (70% attendance).
Partial work throughout the semester, among others: self-evaluation form,
argumentative text on topics covered in class;
summary of a videodiscourse;
summary of an article.
Personal glossary
. If a student does not complete the requierements during the semester, they will be given "X" and will not be allowed to sit for the final parts: presentation on an academic issue, summary of a written text, summary of a talk.

Language of instruction

Spanish

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Při zápisu do tohoto kurzu mají přednost studenti, kteří absolvovali CJVS101.

Teacher's information

Tuition is synchronous, taking place online, regularly, every week, according to the valid timetable for the semester using the application MS Teams or ZOOM. Students must have basic equipment – a computer or tablet, internet connection, a camera and a microphone. Students will receive an email with instructions and an appropriate links before the start of the course.

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
  
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