Elementary Spanish II

Course NameElementary Spanish II
Course CodeSPA200
DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary tools in order to communicate in written and oral form and to complete the level A1.2 of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This course has been designed for false beginners in Spanish. The programme main objectives are to:
−Promote the development of students’ communicative competence of oral and written Spanish.
−Develop students’ intercultural competence and understanding of Spanish-speaking world.
Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this course, students should be able to:
– Understand and use very elementary vocabulary and phrases to satisfy basic needs;
– Interact using everyday expressions in basic formal and informal situations;
– Understand and fill in basic forms, as well as understand and write short texts such as postcards or letters;
– Interact with others in a simple manner provided a sympathetic speech partner who, speak slowly and clearly and is prepared to help;
– Understand and use information about free time activities such as travels or invitations to go out;
– Interact in a city exchanging information about urban spaces and services and directions (location, distance and time);
– Understand simple menus and ordering in restaurant and bars;
– Provide and gather information about the activities of their own free time and others;
– Understand signs, posters and signs in hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.
SchoolThe School of International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD)
LevelBachelor / Master
Number of credits (US / ECTS)3 US / 6 ECTS
PrerequisitesSPA100