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SPA1100 - Spanish Language 1

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours F

Course content

The course provides a thorough introduction to Spanish grammar, with emphasis on the differences between Spanish and Norwegian.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has passed this course is expected to have obtained the following learning outcome in accordance with the course description, defined as knowledge, skills and general qualifications. KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

  • is familiar with the Spanish parts of speech
  • is familiar with basic Spanish morphology and syntax
  • is familiar with tense in the Spanish verb system
  • is familiar with agreement and concord

SKILLS

The candidate

  • can conjugate verbs in indicative, and identify parts of Speech
  • can carry out a syntactic analysis of simple sentences in Spanish.
  • can make efficient use of Spanish grammar to improve his/her own language proficiency
  • can use relevant academic tools

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate

  • can plan and carry out comprehensive linguistics tasks and projects
  • is able to convey key subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions
  • is able to reflect critically on his/her own academic practice and adjust this practice under supervision

Learning methods and activities

The course is a combination of lectures and group sessions. The students are expected to participate in grammar exercises in pairs and in groups. A good progression depends on the students' degree of participation in lectures and group sessions. The course is taught in Spanish.

A minimum of 75% attendance to lectures and seminars is obligatory. Absence above 25% requires an application at the start of the semester.

Students will complete three mandatory assignments during the semester, of which at least one is an oral presentation.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • 75% attendance
  • 3 exercises

Further on evaluation

The exam must be answered in Spanish. Information about which dictionaries or other aids students are allowed to consult during the exam will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SPA1002 7.5 AUTUMN 2014
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Spanish

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Foreign Language
  • Spanish
  • Language and Literature
  • Language Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F 2024-11-26 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 26
SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 4
SL271 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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