Spanish

A survey of major 20th-century Latin American literary movements and authors, from the avant-garde to magical realism. Topics include: poetic innovation, social commitment, identity, and the evolution of narrative through writers like Huidobro, Vallejo, Neruda, Borges, and Carpentier.

This course is designed to strengthen and refine all four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students expand their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, including discussing present and past events, expressing desires and wishes for the future, and reacting to others. The course also emphasizes the development of argumentative and persuasive language, enabling students to express opinions, agree or disagree, and structure discourse logically. Additional focus areas include describing people and objects, giving instructions and advice, expressing emotions, and preferences.

This course develops Spanish communication skills through integrated practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students refine grammatical accuracy and expand vocabulary to express opinions, compare ideas, describe experiences, and discuss abstract and cultural topics.

This course strengthens the four language skills to effectively use Spanish as a means of communication. Students interact in complex communicative situations, distinguishing between different linguistic registers, and deepen their understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of each Spanish-speaking country. This course is at the C1 level.

This course analyzes the fundamental syntactic structures in Spanish, focusing on its main normative parameters. It examines the linguistic structure of Spanish which allows for comparison with other languages. 

The course provides theoretical and practical training in the informal or colloquial register of Spanish. While written texts are considered, the primary focus is on spoken conversation as the core form of colloquial language. This course applies theoretical concepts to real-life language samples for hands-on analysis.

This course strengthens the four language skills to effectively use Spanish as a means of communication. Students interact in complex communicative situations, distinguishing between different linguistic registers, and deepen their understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of each Spanish-speaking country. This course is at the C2 level.

This course requires no previous knowledge of Spanish and aims to develop one's communication skills. By the end of the course, participants are expected to participate in communicative interactions with Spanish speakers in social and academic settings.

The course covers the following topics: 

• Greetings, introductions and short conversations;
• Asking for and giving basic information about himself/herself, other people, things, places, etc.;
• Enact transactions in stores to receive goods and services;
• Supply and retrieve information on and from simple formats and documents;
• Identify main ideas and facts in simple texts;
• Write simple texts: notes, postcards, e-mails, etc.;
• Become aware of the worldwide linguistic and cultural diversity, and
• Perform in intercultural settings.

The course provides a practical and theoretical knowledge of spoken and written Spanish (all varieties) and to introduce the study of Spanish literature through basic texts. The module focuses on the consolidation of basic linguistic structures acquired during the first year of studies and the introduction of more complex ones at an intermediate level in order for the students to be able communicate in tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. The course is conducted mainly in Spanish. DP requirements: At least 80% attendance at lectures, tutorials, and language laboratory sessions; completion and timeous submission of all written assignments; attendance at all scheduled tests, written and oral examinations. Assessment: Students are evaluated by continuous assessment (80% of the final mark) and an end of-semester oral examination (20% of final mark). Course entry requirements: Initial Spanish B (SLL1074S) or a pass in Spanish (SC) or a 4 rating (NSC), or by arrangement with the Head of Department.

The course gives students an opportunity to revise their survival skills and acquire more sophisticated ways of dealing with practical matters. This includes revision and consolidation of vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax, and phonetics. Students learn to converse reasonably fluently with native speakers and discuss personal, social, and current issues using appropriate structures. Cultural awareness is further developed. Language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to approach authentic material, are enhanced.