JS010 Spanish language I

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Holub, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Prerequisites
Placement test at levels A1-C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Course (A1 level) is provided for beginners; for on-going courses ( A2,B1, etc.) completed previous level is required
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The goal of the course is to teach (or expand the students' knowledge of) general language at levels A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and to outline the foundations of professional language in the hotel industry and business environment. Students learn basic or extended forms of oral and written communication.

Knowledge: Upon successful completion of the course, students of JS010 will have a deeper and broader knowledge of general language skills, basical professional language terminology, and general communication according to the level. They will have learned the most commonly used communication patterns to be able to respond correctly in certain situations. During the first semester, students learn the basic grammar elements they will have to master thorughout the course.

Competencies: Students who have completed the course will be able to respond appropriately in situations that may occur in everyday life. They will learn to understand terms like "correo electrónico", will be able to talk about themselves, to describe their dwelling and its surroundings,to write a simple email,to fill in a form; they will be aware of nonverbal expressions in Spanish speaking countrie.

Skills: This course will help students to be able to make contact with other people and readily react in simple different situations that require the exchange of information. Students will be able to obtain and provide basic information on the topics covered in class.
Syllabus
  • 1. First meetings, language terminology, pronunciation
  • 2. Spanish as a world language, terms for countries and languages, present tense
  • 3. Greetings and presentations
  • 4. Personal data
  • 5. Studies and professions
  • 6. Latin America - basic information (countries, capitals, inhabitants, languages)
  • 7. Spain - basic information ( cities, geography, languages)
  • 8. Revision of grammar and pragmatic structures
  • 9. House and furnishing, hotel rooms
  • 10. Finding the way , means of transport
  • 11. Differences between Spanish and Latin-American ways of living
  • 12. Traditions a habits in Spain and Latin America
  • 13. Revision, feedback
Literature
    required literature
  • BROŽOVÁ KATEŘINA and FERRER PEŇARANDA CARLOS. Aventura 1. 1st ed. Praha: Klett nakladatelství s.r.o., 2009, 221 pp. ISBN 978-80-7397-022-2. info
  • BROŽOVÁ, Kateřina and Carlos FERRER PEÑARANDA. Aventura 2. Praha: Klett, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7397-043-7. info
    recommended literature
  • 1. CASTRO, F. USO de la gramática española - Elemental, Madrid, Edelsa Grupo Didascalia S.A.., 1996, ISBN 978-84-7711-133-7.
  • CASTRO VIÚDEZ,F., BENÍTEZ RUBIO,M.N. Espaňol en Marcha 3, Curso de espaňol como lengue extranjera. 4th ed. Madrid: SGEL-Educación, 2009, 167 pp. Libro del alumno. ISBN 978-84-9778-239-5. info
  • CASTRO VIÚDEZ,F., BENÍTEZ RUBIO,M.N. Espaňol en Marcha 3, Curso de espaňol como lengue extranjera. 3rd ed. Madrid: SGEL-Educación, 2009, 72 pp. Cuaderno de ejercicios. ISBN 978-84-9778-241-8. info
  • CASTRO, F, F MARÍN, R MORALES and S ROSA. Nuevo Ven 1. Madrid: Edelsa Grupo Didascalia S.A, 2003. ISBN 84-7711-832-9. info
  • SÁNCHEZ, A and GÓMEZ P CANTOS. 450 ejercicios gramaticales. Madrid,: SGEL-Educación., 1991. ISBN 84-7143-461-X. info
Teaching methods
Class instruction is based on active student participation in dealing with select communicative situations both orally and in writing. Practical training takes the form of simulations of real-life scenarios focusing on situations in every-day life and professional environments. Simulations develop language skills and the ability to choose appropriate means of communication with respect to the specific situation and intercultural differences.
Assessment methods
Written test - minimum 70% needed to pass)
Special conditions and details - Min. 75% attendance
Assignments and class participation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 2/2/2.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2010, winter 2011, winter 2012, winter 2013, winter 2014, winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
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