CJVS1ST SPANISH FOR STUDY AND INTERNSHIP

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 L31
Prerequisites
This course is designed mainly for students who are planning to go on study stay to Spain or Latin America. The basic entrance knowledge is A2 according to CEFR.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
This course aims at the practice of both academic and practical language skills connected to a study stay abroad. During this course students will practise all language skills (listening, reading comprehension, oral and written expression). Authentic audiovisual material and authentic texts are used.By the end of the course students should reach B1 level according to CEFR.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course, the student is able to do the following at a level of at least B1+ (CEFR): - speak spontaneously and comprehensibly in the context of the class (e.g. discussions, expressing one's own ideas, paraphrasing and summarizing others' ideas, including those that are in person, recordings and texts). - practise filling in application forms for study abroad. - apply the principles of writing a motivation letter presented in the course and write a motivation letter for study abroad and a formal e-mail in the university context. - compare, contrast and evaluate different cultures. - manage practical topics (e.g. travelling, accommodation and medical aid). - demonstrate understanding of spoken language in the context of discussions, presentations, and recordings. - interpret and summarize Spanish texts from online newspapers.
Syllabus
  • Take a scholarship.
  • Language. Intercultural Comunication.
  • University, university students.
  • Accommodation. Transport.
  • Shopping. Food.
  • Formal email.
  • Health.
  • Curriculum vitae, cover letters.
  • Coloquial language.
  • Ideas, Advice, Tips.
Literature
  • LÓPEZ RIPOLL, Silvia, MIÑANO LÓPEZ, Julia. Destino Erasmus 1. SGEL, 2009. ISBN: 978-84-9778-412-2
  • Náhradní obsah: GRAS MANZANO, Pedro, SANTIAGO BARRIENDOS, Marisa, YÚFERA GÓMEZ, Irene. Destino Erasmus 2. SGEL, 2009. ISBN: 978-84-9778-414-6
  • Náhradní obsah: BARALO, Marta, GENÍS Marta, SANTANA Mª Eugenia. Vocabulario. Nivel Medio B1. Anaya, 2011. ISBN: 978-84-678-1536-8
  • Náhradní obsah: BARALO, Marta, GENÍS Marta, SANTANA Mª Eugenia. Vocabulario. Nivel Avanzado B2, Anaya, Madrid, ISBN: 978-84-678-1369-2
  • ARAGONÉS, Luis, PALENCIA, Ramón. Gramática de uso del español. Ediciones SM., 2010. ISBN: 978-84-348-9351-1
  • CASTRO, Francisca. Uso de la gramática española elemental. Edelsa, 2008. ISBN: 978-84-7711-710-0
Teaching methods
Exercises, reading, listening, role play, presentations, discussions, searching on Spanish websites, homework, etc.
Assessment methods
Class exercises. Active class participation is obligatory (70% attendance), final work - CV, cover letter, glossary.
Language of instruction
Spanish
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
Tuition is synchronous, taking place online, regularly, every week, according to the valid timetable for the semester using the application MS Teams or ZOOM. Students must have basic equipment – a computer or tablet, internet connection, a camera and a microphone. Students will receive an email with instructions and an appropriate links before the start of the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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