CJVS102 Spanish for Social Sciences II

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Klára Hanzlíková (assistant)
Mgr. Linda Krahula Doleží, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Zapletalová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Klára Hanzlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 U44
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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 11/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Abstract
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
Key topics
  • The thematic axis of the course is based on the social sciences, the concrete themes will be set according to the preferences and needs of the participants of the course.
  • Language, academic and other skills to be developed:
  • essay writing
  • reasonning
  • argumentation (arguments and examples)
  • oral presentation techniques
  • self-reflective writing
Study resources and literature
  • López Moreno, C.: España contemporánea, SGEL, Madrid, 2005, ISBN: 9788497781862
  • HALPERIN DONGHI, T.: Historia contemporánea de América Latina, Alianza Editorial, 2004, ISBN: 9788420635156
  • Martínez Díaz, N.: Historia de América Latina, SGEL, 2006, ISBN: 9788471436436
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Presentations, discussions, work with authentic materials and specialized texts, group work, autonomous on-line learning.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
La evaluación de la asignatura se basa en la evaluación portafolios (serie de tareas a lo largo del semestre) y tareas finales en el período de exámenes. Participación activa durante todo el semestre (70% de asistencia).
Alternate completion (in Czech)
The evaluation of the subject is based on portfolio evaluation (series of tasks throughout the semester) and final tasks in the exam period. Active participation throughout the course (70% attendance).
Language of instruction
Spanish
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
Contact classes.
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Při zápisu do tohoto kurzu mají přednost studenti, kteří absolvovali CJVS101.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026, Autumn 2026, Spring 2027.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2025, recent)
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