CJVS102 Spanish for Social Sciences II

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 U36
Prerequisites
((FAKULTA(FSS)&&TYP_STUDIA(B))||(OBOR(MUSFSS)))
Course for the students of the Faculty of Social Studies. Minimum level of Spanish B1+/B2 according to CEFR.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Course objectives
Development of academic skills and professional language designed for the students of the Faculty of Social Sciences; reaching the level B2 according to CEFR.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to: - present a brief academic presentation on a topic in their field of study and lead an academic debate - write the summary of a presentation and a text on specific topics - write the argumentative text about a controversial topic
Syllabus
  • Current society of the Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Organ donation.
  • Surrogacy.
  • Historical events in the arts.
  • Gender. Homosexuality.
  • European identity.
  • European Union.
  • International relations.
Literature
  • López Moreno, C.: España contemporánea, SGEL, Madrid, 2005, ISBN: 9788497781862
  • HALPERIN DONGHI, T.: Historia contemporánea de América Latina, Alianza Editorial, 2004, ISBN: 9788420635156
  • Martínez Díaz, N.: Historia de América Latina, SGEL, 2006, ISBN: 9788471436436
Teaching methods
Presentations, discussions, work with authentic materials and specialized texts, group work, autonomous on-line learning.
Assessment methods
The course is evaluated by portfolio assessment consisting of formative feedback of the assignements done during the semester, among others academic presentation. Active participation throughout the course (70% attendance). Oral presentation on an academic topic. Partial work throughout the semester, among others: self-evaluation form, argumentative text on topics covered in class; summary of a videodiscourse; summary of an article. If a student does not complete the requierements during the semester, they will be given "X" and will not be allowed to sit for the final parts: presentation on an academic issue, summary of a written text, summary of a talk.
Language of instruction
Spanish
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Při zápisu do tohoto kurzu mají přednost studenti, kteří absolvovali CJVS101.
Teacher's information
Contact classes.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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