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 up by level: beginners and advanced. 

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

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students will have acquired foundational knowledge and skills in Spanish linguistics, specifically regarding phonetic-phonological and morphological aspects, as well as basic concepts of sociolinguistics. The course also includes language practice and training sessions aimed at the practical mastery of the Spanish language.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Theoretical Module (for 9 CFU):

The aim of the course is to provide the tools to understand, recognize and describe the different linguistic components of Spanish that are used in communicative activities, paying special attention to the phonological, phonetic and 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):

Reading comprehension and analysis of different texts such as blogs, letters, informative articles. Writing of formal and informal emails, short essays, reviews, descriptive and narrative texts in the past tense. Listening to dialogues, news, and podcasts in standard Spanish. Debates and discussions on everyday topics (environment, new technologies, travel). Descriptive monologues and interaction with the lecturer/peers. Exercises aimed at consolidating the main communication skills and grammatical structures relevant to the level described.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Theoretical module:

Bravo García, E. El español internacional. Madrid, Arco Libros, 2008.

Lacorte, M. (coord.), Lingüística aplicada del español, Madrid, Arco Libros, 2007, cap. 7.

Moreno Fernández, F., Variedades de la lengua española, Oxford/New York, Routledge, 2020, cap. 5.

Muñoz-Basols, J., Moreno, N., Taboada, I., & Lacorte, M., Introducción a la lingüística hispánica actual: teoría y práctica, Oxford/New York, Routledge, 2017, capp. 2, 3 e 7.

Lettorato:  

Beginners group only: AA.VV. Frecuencias directo A1-B1. Libro del Estudiante + Libro de Ejercicios, Edinumen, 2022.

Advanced group only: AA.VV. Frecuencias B1. Libro del Estudiante + Libro de Ejercicios, Edinumen, 2021.

For all students: AA.VV. En Ruta, Gramática y vocabulario de español  Niveles A1-B2 hacia el C1, Editrice La Scuola - Edinumen. 2023.

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester (September-October 2027). 

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 an oral and written 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.

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 and Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it) at the beginning of the term in order to arrange a suitable testing format.