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A language course following on from SPAN 101, for those with limited knowledge of Spanish.
Spanish 102 is a continuing Spanish course that assumes prior knowledge with Spanish at the 101 level. This course, like the first semester SPAN101, is communicative in approach and emphasizes the development of all four language-skills. Hence, this course has five main objectives: to continue to increase the students’ ability in speaking, listening, writing and reading the Spanish language, as well as being exposed to some of the cultural aspects of the Hispanic world. This course will build on the skills learned in Spanish 101 to extend the students’ ability to express themselves in speech and in writing. The overall emphasis is on realistic situations that could prove useful in a practical sense. Since reading and writing can be practiced outside of the classroom, class time will be devoted mainly to listening and speaking activities. Spanish is spoken by an increasing number of people. This course will set students on a path that will increase their knowledge of world language and culture.
As a student in this course you will acquire skills in all four areas of the language (reading, writing, speaking and listening). By the end of the course you should be able to use these skills to perform all language tasks specified in the previous section.SPAN102 addresses the UC Graduate Profile key attributes in the following manner:Students will demonstrate critical competency to sustain elementary oral and written exchanges of information and ideas in Spanish.SPAN102 has been designed to introduce students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic culture. Active engagement with the content of this course will allow students to develop the skills to critically analyse linguistic and cultural patterns by transforming elementary knowledge of pronunciation, vocabulary, verb forms, syntax, and grammar into effective communication in Spanish.Students will develop specific skills, abilities and knowledge that are essential for a successful career. SPAN102 will combine practical-oriented tasks with grammar-focused interactive activities. Students will be able to communicate confidently in a wider range of social interactions including formal situations and simple professional contexts. This interactive learning environment will help students to develop their language proficiency, to successfully engage in social interaction and acquire conversational techniques at the elementary level.Students will identify patterns of interaction that are relevant in different cultural settings.By critically examining cultural beliefs, values and aspects of everyday life, students will demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives and products of the culture studied in in Spanish-speaking nations. This, in turn, will allow them to become increasingly aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.Students will foster a sense of community engagement through the study of Spanish language and culture.Since students will develop their proficiency in order to be able to communicate and exchange points of view with Spanish speakers, they will also gain a broad understanding of the diversity of Hispanic cultures through a study of these societies’ literary and cultural contributions, traditions, and perspectives. This will enable them to reflect on their own cultural frame of reference in order to help integrate community interactions with Spanish speakers through a variety of academic and cultural assignments that will be mutually beneficial for the students and the communityStudents will develop an understanding of and appreciation for other cultures and/or subcultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will learn how to effectively utilise different critical lenses to examine the conditions, cultural heritage and values of other cultures in a global setting and to recognise distinctive viewpoints through the study of Spanish and texts produced in different cultural contexts.
SPAN101 or equivalent
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
Note: The textbook is valid for SPAN101 (the first half) and for SPAN102 (the second half). There is no need to purchase anything for SPAN102 if you already have the required materials.Optional Texts:• "501 Spanish Verbs" by Christopher Kendris (any edition)• Any English/Spanish Dictionary
Library portalLEARN The full Course Outline is available on LEARN (only for students enrolled in this course).
Domestic fee $717.00
International fee $2,913.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .