Institut für Fremdsprachen Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft Module Description. Spanish A1.

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1 Institut für Fremdsprachen Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft Module Description Spanish A1 Spanish A2 Spanish B1.1 Spanish B1.2 Español Cultura y Negocios B2 Español Profesional B2 Spanish Conversation Course B2 Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

2 Spanish A1 FSSA1 (semester course) This course is offered in each semester. This course is taught as a weekly course in the afternoons during the semester. Regular attendance is required in all courses. ECTS Points 4 This course is on level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Prerequisites none The course is taught by both staff and adjunct instructors. The grade given in this course is based on a 120-minute final examination including listening comprehension at the end of the semester. Course books are often used, at the discretion of the instructor. Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

3 GRAMMAR present tense rules for pronunciation and stress spelling the definite and indefinite article gender of nouns, singular and plural of nouns adjectives negative forms personal pronouns (yo, tú, él, ella ) possessive pronouns (mi, tu, su) use of hay and está/n the verb gustar indirect object pronouns: lo, la, los, las the German man use of muy and mucho some prepositions (a, de, en) COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS AND SEMANTIC FIELDS getting to know one another (greeting someone, introducing yourself, asking how someone is, asking where someone lives and what they do, etc.) question words talking about language proficiency numbers cities and villages. Describing places giving directions expressing likes and dislikes food and drink, at the restaurant asking for the time, telling the time asking for and giving opening hours. Days of the week talking about experiences asking for information European countries and nationalities Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

4 Spanish A2 FSSA2 (semester course) or FSA2S (two-week pre-term course) This course is offered in each semester. ECTS Points This course is taught both as a two-week intensive course during the lecture-free period and as a weekly course in the afternoons during the regular semester. The curriculum for intensive courses and extensive courses is identical. Regular attendance is required in all courses. 4 Prerequisites This course is on level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. CEF level A1 The course is taught by both staff and adjunct instructors. The grade given in this course is based on a 120-minute final examination including listening comprehension at the end of the semester. Course books are often used, at the discretion of the instructor. Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

5 GRAMMAR the indefinido the imperfecto the gerund the modal verbs saber and poder the positive imperative the use of ser and estar + adjective the stressed object pronoun (after prepositions) the stressed possessive pronouns adverbs ending in -mente verbal periphrases COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS AND SEMANTIC FIELDS the family describing a person s appearance and character describing a process making/accepting/declining a suggestion arranging to meet with someone (time, place) telephoning getting information (e.g. about leisure activities) making a reservation/an appointment organizing travel/booking a hotel talking about the weather talking about the past (events, habits, conditions) describing houses, apartments and furniture comparing past and present Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

6 Spanish B1.1 FSSB11 (semester course) This course is offered in each semester. ECTS Points This course is taught as a weekly course in the afternoons during the regular semester. Regular attendance is required in all courses. 4 Prerequisites This course is on level B1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). CEF level A2 The course is taught by both staff and adjunct instructors. The grade given in this course is based on an in-class presentation and a 120-minute final examination including listening comprehension at the end of the semester. Course books are often used, at the discretion of the instructor. Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

7 GRAMMAR gerund and infinitive the use of desde, hace, desde hace, hace que, desde que review of the past tenses review of the imperative the future the present subjunctive the present subjunctive after querer que, desear que, after verbs expressing feelings the present subjunctive/indicative after verbs expressing opinion the present subjunctive/indicative after impersonal expressions the present subjunctive after para que, de modo que reported speech + present tense the substantive with and without an article the passive the use of sin embargo, sino también relative clauses with preposition the German man COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS AND SEMANTIC FIELDS inviting someone and talking about daily life asking for and giving advice complaints asking for a favor conversations about services explaining something/providing information exchanging information office terms talking about one s job and average workday describing one s life story expressing wishes and conjectures talking about the past clearing up misunderstandings discussions paraphrasing unknown words expressing emotions and feelings agreeing on something after a discussion hosting guests being sick, describing medication situating events in time expressing congratulations gestures/body language Hispanics in North America language experience pets Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

8 Spanish B1.2 FSSB12 (semester course) This course is offered in each semester. ECTS Points This course is taught as a weekly course in the afternoons during the regular semester. Regular attendance is required in all courses. 4 Prerequisites This course is on level B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. CEF level B1.1 The course is taught by both staff and adjunct instructors. The grade given in this course is based on an in-class presentation and a 120-minute final examination including listening comprehension at the end of the semester. Course books are often used, at the discretion of the instructor. Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

9 GRAMMAR ser and estar with adjectives the subjunctive/indicative in relative clauses the present subjunctive/indicative after cuando/ antes/ mientras the use of pero/sino the perfect subjunctive reported speech + past tense the present subjunctive/indicative in reported speech the order of tenses when using reported speech the imperfect subjunctive the real/unreal conditional sentence expressing obligation with debería, tendría que COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS AND SEMANTIC FIELDS talking about traditions/rituals expressing probabilities structuring conversations asking for/giving information talking about communication and means for communication passing on what a third party has said formulating conjectures about the past talking about one s hometown. Talking about life in a town/city. Describing the ideal city written complaints talking about solidarity, volunteer work and aid projects offering and exchanging services talking about change talking about education and the Spanish education system talking about the past talking about the environment talking about leisure activities Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

10 Español Cultura y Negocios B2 FSSB2C (semester course) This course is not offered in each semester. This course is taught as a weekly course in the afternoons during the regular semester. Regular attendance is required in all courses. ECTS Points 4 This course is on level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Prerequisites CEF level B1.2 The course is taught by both staff and adjunct instructors. The grade given in this course is based on an in-class presentation and a 120-minute final examination including listening comprehension at the end of the semester. Course books are often used, at the discretion of the instructor. In this course all four skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) are practiced. Grammar is reviewed if necessary. The main topical goal of the course is getting to know about life in Spain as far as society, economy and culture are concerned: Spanish cultural idiosyncrasies (prejudices, characteristics of Spaniards, advice on how to avoid cultural misunderstandings, facts about the country, the language of today) work and business (how to do business in Spanish-speaking countries) current topics (current issues in Spanish and Latin American society and economy) Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

11 Español Profesional B2 FSSB2P (semester course) This course is not offered in each semester. This course is taught as a weekly course in the afternoons during the regular semester. Regular attendance is required in all courses. ECTS Points 4 This course is on level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Prerequisites CEF level B1.2 The course is taught by both staff and adjunct instructors. The grade given in this course is based on an in-class presentation and a 120-minute final examination including listening comprehension at the end of the semester. Course books are often used, at the discretion of the instructor. In this course all four skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) are practiced. Grammar is reviewed if necessary. The main goal of the course is to expand vocabulary related to the business world (company, working environment, banking, marketing, business correspondence). Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)

12 Spanish Conversation Course B2 FSSB2K (semester course) This course is NOT offered in each semester. This course is taught as a weekly course in the afternoons during the regular semester. Regular attendance is required in all courses. ECTS Points 2 This course is on level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Prerequisites CEF level B1.2 The course is taught by IFS staff. is based on an oral exam at the end of the semester. provided by the instructor. Using the language is the main concern of this course, in which current topics in Spanish politics, society, and culture are discussed. The goal is to consolidate and expand skills in spoken Spanish. Institut für Fremdsprachen (Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft)