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The aim of this course is to give students advanced proficiency in Spanish across the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). The course also introduces students to the history and culture of the different Hispanic countries. By the end of this course students will be able to recognise a variety of discourses and idiomatic expressions as well as communicate at an advanced level in Spanish.
The aim of this course is to give students advanced proficiency in Spanish across the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and moreover across a range of registers. Students’ linguistic skills will be improved through interactive activities, readings and grammar exercises. Regular work for this course includes oral activities, listening comprehension, compositions, and tests. By the end of this course it is expected that the student will possess a greater command of the Spanish language and upper level grammatical knowledge as well as increased confidence in his/her ability to speak and write in Spanish.
ExpectationsIt is expected that the student will attend class regularly and will have completed the reading assignments that concern each topic to be discussed in each class. It is also expected that you complete all other assignments related to this course. Note on attendance: Languages are learned by doing, and the tutorial-style sessions in this course are designed to create an atmosphere in which students can try out their language skills on each other. If you do not attend regularly and do not keep up with the work, you will therefore not only be cheating yourself, but you will also be holding back the other students with whom you are working.OutcomesBy the end of this course, it is expected that the student will possess a greater command of the Spanish language and upper level grammatical knowledge as well as increased confidence in his/her ability to speak and write in Spanish.
SPAN202 or equivalent.
One additional tutorial hour to be arranged.
Laura Lopez-Fernandez
Florencia Bell
Allen, Thomas G. , Dominicis, Maria Canteli; Repase y escriba : curso avanzado de gramática y composición ; Quinta ed. =; John Wiley, 2007 (Medium: Workbook).
Dominicis, Maria Canteli. , Reynolds, John J; Repase y escriba : curso avanzado de gramática y composición ; Quinta ed. =; J. Wiley & Sons, 2007.
Note: This text book is valid for SPAN301 and SPAN302.
An advanced language course following on from SPAN202.
Domestic fee $1,045.00
International fee $4,409.00
* 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 School of Languages and Cultures .