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2015/2016  BA-BBLSO1004U  Spanish Studies 4

English Title
Spanish Studies 4

Course information
Language Spanish
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, BSc
Course coordinator
  • Maria Emilia Casco Flores - Department of Intercultural Communication and Management (ICM)
Main academic disciplines
  • Language
Last updated on 01-12-2015
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • To present the exam topic in Spanish using an appropriate vocabulary and structure.
  • To identify and discuss the main ideas of the chosen topic e.g. giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
  • To comprehend the questions posed during the examination and communicate in coherent Spanish so that their responses flow and are intelligible.
  • To interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity.
  • To speak grammatically correct and well-pronounced Spanish without major grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or pronunciation errors that inhibit communication. At this stage, students must be able to show their linguistic awareness by correcting errors in the exam situation.
Examination
Spanish Studies 4:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Individual
Size of written product Max. 1 page
Assignment type Synopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation time No preparation
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

The overall aim of this course is to give students the oral language skills in Spanish needed to successfully engage and communicate with a range of different actors (teachers , employers, fellow students, etc.) in a variety of settings (academic, job related, etc.)  in particular within the following topic areas: Business management and communication, Marketing, Organisation and Competitiveness.
Teaching methods
Class teaching involving lectures, student presentations, group work, exercises with oral and written proficiency training, and discussion. All teaching and reading will be in Spanish.
Expected literature

To be announced on Learn
Last updated on 01-12-2015