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Spāņu valodas pamati I / Fundamentals of Spanish I

BBB link: https://bbb.venta.lv/b/raf-7hq-3cj SPĀŅU VALODAS PAMATI I

Author:	Rafael Martín Calvo, lecturer
LAIS course code	Valo2008
Form of evaluation	Test
Credit point (ECTS credit points)	3 ECTS
Total number of contact lessons	16
Number of lectures	8
Number of practical classes	8
Prerequisites	None
Part of the study programme	Nozares profesionālās specializācijas kursi

BBB link: https://bbb.venta.lv/b/raf-7hq-3cj

Study course objectives

This course is the first of a series of three. Its basic aim is to provide students with the tools and resources to gain an understanding of Spanish grammar and modes of expression. The learning of the phonetic system, the elementary grammar, and some general cultural notions is meant as the basis for a comprehending use of the language. The course puts an accent on grammatical aspects as well as on the understanding of the language’s mechanisms, so as to provide the student with a sense of ease in any given real-life situation. Lessons are constructed around thematic units which contain texts, exercises, as well as descriptions of relevant grammatical aspects.

Study results

Learning the basics of Spanish grammar (level A1): basic notions of Spanish phonology, syntax and grammar.

Developing the necessary skills to read and write easy texts related to everyday social communication: meeting people, expressing likes and dislikes, describing persons and objects, expressing possession, wishes, etc.

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

Improving listening and reading comprehension of basic Spanish texts.

Studenti spēj reaģēt uz vienkāršu tekstu spāņu valodā (mutvārdu vai rakstisku).
Studenti prot atveidot biežāk sastopamos personvārdus un vietvārdus latviešu valodā.

Studenti prot vienkārši pastāstīt par sevi un savu apkārtni.

Evaluation of study results:

Attendance and active participation: 60% (Attendance is mandatory: more than 5 unexcused absences will seriously compromise the final grade).

In-class work / graded assignments: 20%.

Midterm and final test: 20%. A graded midterm test will take place on week 9 or 10.

Organization mode of students’ individual work

The independent work of students includes:

● use of lecture materials, study literature, online resources, etc.

● homework assignment completion,

● course paper development,

● preparations for the tests and exams.

Study course outline

No.	Title of the topic
	The Spanish Alphabet
	Greetings
	Defined and Undefined Articles. Gender and Nuumber
	The verb „TENER”. Sentence structure
	The verbs „SER” and „ESTAR”. Numbers
	Regular verbs. Present tense of indicative
	Possessive pronouns
	The verb „QUERER”
	The verb „IR”. Near future constructions
	Gerundive and past participle forms
	Present continuous constructions
	The „Pretérito perfecto compuesto” tense