Spanish, beginners' course

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - understand clear speech containing frequent phrases and words linked to personal relations, - profit by the contents of short and simple texts and find information in materials of simple and everyday language, - be understood in writing in subjects of an uncomplicated variety, for example through simple, short messages, - get by in the target language in most situations that may arise when travelling in the target language area, - understand clear speech, even with some regional variations, if it concerns known circumstances and own fields of interest, - participate actively in conversation about subjects that are of personal interest or linked to everyday life, - read texts with frequent vocabulary and that are linked to everyday things and work, such as simpler literary texts, - write coherent and intelligible texts about well-known subject areas and about subjects of personal interest, - demonstrate basic knowledge about everyday life, society and cultures in the target language domain, - demonstrate basic knowledge about grammatical and phonetic concepts.

Content

Module A, 7.5 HE credits This module comprises reading, as well as oral and written communication with exercises of different kinds at a level that does not require any prior knowledge of the language. Insights are also given into the everyday life, society and cultures of the target language area. Module B, 7.5 HE credits This module comprises continued reading, as well as oral and written communication with exercises of different kinds, at a level slightly more advanced than the beginners' level, and continued studies of the culture of the target language area. Module C, 7.5 HE credits This module comprises reading of texts that are adapted to the current level, and language exercises in the form of discussion assignments, as well as grammar and writing exercises. Module D, 7.5 HE credits This module comprises reading and language exercises. This implies reading of different types of texts, both fiction and nonfiction, and discussion of the content-based and linguistic aspects of the texts. Grammar, vocabulary and different aspects of oral and written language proficiency are also trained.