Syllabus
Course content: The course is based on the Embarque 2 textbook, Modules 7-10, supplemented by material from the preparation books for the certified exams, grammar or vocabulary books, and original Spanish language resources, videos and audiotapes. The course practices all four language skills equally: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Grammar: subordinate clauses pronouns subjunctive present tense (presente de subjuntivo) gerundium prepositions (a, de, desde, en, por, para) periphrasis (perífrasis verbales) subordinate clauses
Topics: culture, nature, senses, expressing emotions, administration, leisure time activities
Annotation
The course is designed for students with B1 knowledge of Spanish (see course description of Spanish. B1.1.or: http://pruebadenivel.cervantes.es/exam.php?id=17)
It focuses on development of both basic communication and academic skills in order to reach the expected level B1.2.
One-semester course, 1 session of 90 minutes per week in the classroom, 90 minutes per week assignments in Moodle, homeworks and preparation for the classes.
Please note: The course places considerable time demands on students. It is necessary to prepare for the course continuously, to complete homework on time and to learn current subject matter.
The language of instruction is Spanish.