FF:CJVS1ST Spanish for Study Abroad - Course Information

CJVS1ST Spanish for Study and Internship Abroad

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre

Timetable

Thu 12:00–13:40 K33

Prerequisites

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This course is designed mainly for students who are planning to go on study stay to Spain or Latin America. The basic entrance knowledge is A2 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: 5/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15

Course objectives

This course aims at the practice of both academic and practical language skills connected to a study stay abroad. During this course students will practise all language skills (listening, reading comprehension, oral and written expression). Authentic audiovisual material and authentic texts are used.By the end of the course students should reach B1 level according to CEFR.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course, the student is able to do the following at a level of at least B1+ (CEFR): - speak spontaneously and comprehensibly in the context of the class (e.g. discussions, expressing one's own ideas, paraphrasing and summarizing others' ideas, including those that are in person, recordings and texts). - practise filling in application forms for study abroad. - apply the principles of writing a motivation letter presented in the course and write a motivation letter for study abroad and a formal e-mail in the university context. - compare, contrast and evaluate different cultures. - manage practical topics (e.g. travelling, accommodation and medical aid). - demonstrate understanding of spoken language in the context of discussions, presentations, and recordings. - interpret and summarize Spanish texts from online newspapers.

Syllabus

• Take a scholarship.
• Language. Intercultural Comunication.
• University, university students.
• Accommodation. Transport.
• Shopping. Food.
• Formal email.
• Health.
• Curriculum vitae, cover letters.
• Coloquial language.
• Ideas, Advice, Tips.

Literature

• LÓPEZ RIPOLL, Silvia, MIÑANO LÓPEZ, Julia. Destino Erasmus 1. SGEL, 2009. ISBN: 978-84-9778-412-2
• Náhradní obsah: GRAS MANZANO, Pedro, SANTIAGO BARRIENDOS, Marisa, YÚFERA GÓMEZ, Irene. Destino Erasmus 2. SGEL, 2009. ISBN: 978-84-9778-414-6
• Náhradní obsah: BARALO, Marta, GENÍS Marta, SANTANA Mª Eugenia. Vocabulario. Nivel Medio B1. Anaya, 2011. ISBN: 978-84-678-1536-8
• Náhradní obsah: BARALO, Marta, GENÍS Marta, SANTANA Mª Eugenia. Vocabulario. Nivel Avanzado B2, Anaya, Madrid, ISBN: 978-84-678-1369-2
• ARAGONÉS, Luis, PALENCIA, Ramón. Gramática de uso del español. Ediciones SM., 2010. ISBN: 978-84-348-9351-1
• CASTRO, Francisca. Uso de la gramática española elemental. Edelsa, 2008. ISBN: 978-84-7711-710-0

Teaching methods

Exercises, reading, listening, role play, presentations, discussions, searching on Spanish websites, homework, etc.

Assessment methods

Class exercises. Active class participation is obligatory (70% attendance), final work - CV, cover letter, presentation on a university and a city.

Language of instruction

Spanish

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.

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