General Spanish Language I.
- Credits: 8
- Ending: Examination
- Range: 8C
- Semester: winter
- Year: 1
- Faculty of Applied Languages
Teachers
Included in study programs
Teaching results
Knowledge:
- Systematic development of vocabulary.
- Expansion of the knowledge related to the sound structure, morphology, and syntax of the
Spanish language, based on a selected teaching material.
Competences:
- Development of students’ awareness of the Spanish language nature and character.
- Awareness and understanding of important structural aspects of the language.
- Vocabulary work will focus on gaining orientation in the field of word formation.
- Achievement of such a level of language skills that will enable students to understand and
interpret complex texts adequately.
Skills:
- Systematic development of students’ language skills through the work with a wide range of
original texts and audio/video materials.
- Development of the skills related to practical use of the elements of sound structure,
morphology, and syntax.
- Development of students’ potential in the area of using prepositional phrases and phrasal
verbs.
- Through the knowledge acquired in this course, development of students’ ability to express
themselves naturally and fluently on a variety of topics, be it in oral or written form,
employing grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate linguistic structures.
Indicative content
- Pronunciation, punctuation and conventional spelling
- The alphabet, accent and intonation of the spanish language and their practical use in everyday communication
- Parts of words and word forms, for example: morphs, morphemes, correct spelling of words, punctuation and rules of its use
- Grammatical and syntactic structures
- General aspects of the spanish language and their reflection in communication practice
Support literature
Required:
1. CASTRO VIÚDEZ, FRANCISCA.: Aprende gramática y vocabulario. Madrid SGEL, 2007
2. CERROLAYA GILI, ÓSCAR. Diccionario práctico de gramática. Madrid, Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. 2008
3. CORPAS JAIME, GARMENDIA AUGUSTIN, SÁNCHEZ NURIA, SORIANO CARMEN.: AULA INTERNACIONAL 4 B2.1, Barcelna, Difusión, 2014.
4. MARTÍN GARCÍA, JOSEFA.: Gramática y léxico del español. Madrid, Grupo Anaya, S. A. 2006
Optional:
1. CORONADO GONZÁLEZ MARÍA LUISA, GARCÍA GONZÁLES JAVIER, ZARZALEJOS ALONSO ALEJANDRO.: Materia prima. Curso de Gramática. Madrid SGEL, 2006
2. GÓMEZ TORREGO, LEONARDO: Gramática didáctica del español. Madrid,
3. Gráficas Muriel, S.A., 2011
4. SARMIENTO GONZÁLES, RAMÓN., VILCHES VIVANCOS FERNANDO.: Lengua española y Comunicación. Madrid SGEL, 2007
Requirements to complete the course
Interim evaluation: 40%
Final evaluation: 60%
Student workload
Full-time study: 208 hours. Of which:
104 hours – attendance at seminars
42 hours – preparation for seminars and for the interim evaluation
62 hours – preparation for the final exam
Date of approval: 08.03.2024
Date of the latest change: 22.05.2022