Course info

SPĀŅU VALODAS PAMATI II

(Fundamentals of Spanish II)

 

 BBB link: https://bbb.venta.lv/b/raf-vrx-7kt

Study course objective

 

To develop better reading comprehension of original texts, in view to their subsequent translation

To expand the knowledge of certain aspects of Spanish grammar: reflexive verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, as well as the various past tenses.

To increase the students’ vocabulary in Spanish, and to improve their speaking skills in social settings

 

Study results

1. Students learn the basics of Spanish grammar (level A2), and gain a deeper understanding of how it applies to everyday communicative situations.

2. Students can translate adapted texts regarding a variety of standard topics (e.g. city life, family life, social situations, holidays) from sources such as journals, tourist leaflets, personal blogs.

3. Students acquire speaking skills for interpersonal communication in a variety of settings, with a special emphasis on everyday situations and informal settings.

4. Students improve their listening and reading comprehension of Spanish, both from multimedia and real-life environments.

 

Organization mode of students’ individual work

The independent work of students include:  -          a regular learning of the course by using lecture materials, study literature, internet resources,  -          homework assignment completion,   -          preparations for the tests and exams.

 

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes

The end result is made of:

• Attendance and active participation: 10 %
• In-class work and assignments: 60%
• Exam: 30%

Attendance is mandatory: more than 4 unexcused absences will seriously compromise the final grade. In view of promoting active participation and focus on the tasks at hand, the use of laptops is not allowed during lessons and the use of electronic devices is strongly discouraged. 

 

Study course outline

 

No.	Title of the topic
	Reflexive pronouns
	Polysemic Verbs
	Direct and indirect object pronouns
	Interrogative adverbs
	The pretérito imperfecto tense
	Adjectives: comparative and superlatives
	The pretérito perfecto simple tense
	Irregular verbs in the various past tenses

 

 

Study course schedule

 

No. of the class	Title of the topic	Type of class (lectures, seminars, practical classes, laboratory work), amount of academic hours
	Reflexive pronouns I	Lecture, 2
	Reflexive pronouns II	Lecture, 2
	Reflexive pronouns III	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment I: Daily routines	Practical class, 2
	Direct and indirect object pronouns I	Lecture, 2
	Direct and indirect object pronouns II	Lecture, 2
	Direct and indirect object pronouns III	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment II: Dialogue I	Practical class, 2
	Interrogative adverbs I	Lecture, 2
	Interrogative adverbs II	Lecture, 2
	Adjectives: comparative and superlatives I	Lecture, 2
	Adjectives: comparative and superlatives II	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment III: Dialogue II	Practical class, 2
	The verb hacer	Lecture, 2
	The verb necesitar	Lecture, 2
	Verbs with dative constructions I	Lecture, 2
	Verbs with dative constructions II	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment IV: Midterm test	Practical class, 2
	The pretérito imperfecto tense I	Lecture, 2
	The pretérito imperfecto tense II	Lecture, 2
	The pretérito imperfecto tense III	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment V: Memories I	Practical class, 2
	The pretérito perfecto simple tense I	Lecture, 2
	The pretérito perfecto simple tense II	Lecture, 2
	Polysemic verbs I	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment VI: Description of a trip	Practical class, 2
	Irregular verbs in the various past tenses I	Lecture, 2
	Irregular verbs in the various past tenses II	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment VII: Memories II	Practical class, 2
	Polysemic verbs II	Lecture, 2
	Writing assignment VIII: Dialogue (past tenses)	Practical class, 2
	Semester’s final review	Lecture, 2

 

Basic Literature

 Spāņu valoda (Rafael Martin Calvo & Evija Pulkstene)

  

Supplementary literature

 ROZENBERGA, Māra, Spāņu valoda, Jumava, 2002.

SISNEROSA, Isabela, Spāņu valoda trīs mēnešos, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002.

HILENBRANDS, Maiks, Spāņu valoda ceļotājiem, Zvaigzne ABC, 2011.

KRBCOVA, Milada Spāņu valodas pašmācība, Zvaigzne ABC, 2011

KĒRS, Kristofs, Spāņu valoda pēdējā brīdī, Zvaigzne ABC, 2005.

 

 Other sources of information

 Dialogs. Latviešu un spāņu tautas dziesmas, SIA Neputns, 2015

www.rae.es

www.spanishdict.com

Extr@ - YouTube Channel

Spāņu dzejas antoloģija 20 gadsimts, SIA Neputns, 2014