OVERVIEW

Spanish Language  1 (9 CFU) consists of an annual Spanish Language Course and a Theoretical Module in the first semester.

The lessons of the theoretical module are taught in two groups divided up by surname initials (A-K in group A and L-Z in group B ). There are three Spanish Language Course groups, divided by surname initials: A-D, E-O and P-Z. 

The course Spanish I as a third language (6 CFU) includes only the Spanish Language Course.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Theorical Module (for 9 CFU):

The aim of the course is to provide the tools to understand the different linguistic components of Spanish that are used in communicative activities, paying special attention to the phonological/phonetic, morphological levels, also from a contrastive point of view. A historical-geographical overview of  the Spanish language will also be provided. 

Spanish Language Course (Lettorato) (9 & 6 CFU)

The 1st year Spanish language Course is aimed at a linguistic-cultural preparation at the B1 level of the CEFR.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of theoretical/practical lessons (theoretical module, MT) and language exercises (Spanish Language Course, Lettorato). 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

For the Theoretical Module:

• Basic concepts of Spanish phonetics and phonology
• Spanish vowel and consonant systems
• The lexical morphology of Spanish
•  A historical-geographical overview of  Spanish

For the Spanish Language Course (Lettorato):

B1 Level Descriptors of the Common European Framework.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Theoretical module:

Lacorte, M. (coord.), Lingüística aplicada del español,  Madrid, Arco Libros, 2007. 

Moreno Fernández, F., Variedades de la lengua española, Oxford/New York, Routledge, 2020.

Muñoz-Basols, J., Moreno, N., Taboada, I., & Lacorte, M.,  Introducción a la lingüística hispánica actual: teoría y práctica, Oxford/New York, Routledge, 2017 

Lettorato:

AA.VV. Frecuencias directo A1-B1. Libro del Estudiante, Madrid, Edinumen, 2022.

AA.VV. Frecuencias directo A1-B1. Libro de Ejercicios, Madrid, Edinumen, 2022.

AA.VV. Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Nueva edición revisada, Madrid: Difusión, 2021.

Plese note that teaching materials are the same for both attending and non-attending students.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ELENA ERRICO (President)

SILVINA DELL'ISOLA

ANA BELEN SERRANO DE LA IGLESIA

ANA LOURDES DE HERIZ RAMON (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 3, 2022

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The skills acquired will be assessed by a written test for the Theoretical Module and a written and oral test for the Lettorato.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

THEORETICAL MODULE (for 9 CFU):

The written test is divided up into several exercises and open-ended questions that assess knowledge of fundamental concepts and the ability to apply theories to the analysis of the Spanish language. 

Spanish Language Course (for 9 and 6 CFU):

In the written test, the language and communication skills at B1 level of the European Framework of Reference for Languages are assessed by various exercises and a composition. The oral interview assesses oral expression and interaction skills and the knowledge of the cultural content of the course.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students are required to register to the Aulaweb e-learning platform of the course at the beginning of the academic year.

Students with special educational needs and disabilities cerftified by a formal statement from an official assessment body are kindly requested to contact the instructor at the beginning of the term in order to arrange a suitable testing format.