Spanish A1 (Basic Course)

22B1621

Bachelor

German, Spanish, English

5.0

winter and summer term

Modul frequency

winter- and sommerterm

1 semester

This module is supported by the Spanish department's tutorial program. 

The tutorial program is run by Native speakers who study at the university and come from different countries in the Spanish-speaking world.

Students on this module are entitled to free additional Spanish lessons, which offer support in learning Spanish and at the same time promote cultural exchange. Individualized exercises in grammar, pronunciation and speaking are made possible. 

The tutorial takes place in small groups, which makes it very effective and intensive, and can take place online or in person. 

The module Spanish A1 offers basic training of skills and competences at level A1 of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.

In this general language course, students with no prior knowledge of Spanish acquire the basics of the
Spanish language and train their language skills in all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and
speaking).

The focus of this course is on mastering basic everyday situations.

-short and simple listening and reading texts on topics that relate to your own needs or person and enable a basic exchange with other people.

-vocabulary exercises on selected everyday situations 

-filling out a form with personal data 

-basics of grammar and spelling

-pronunciation training at sound and word level

-short phrases for personal introductions, instructions and advice   

-reading and listening strategies and methods for learning vocabulary 

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

The hours used in the Lecturer based learning Learning field are instructional hours.

• Portfolio exam

The portfolio examination is worth100 points and consists of a 30-minute written examination (K30), an oral examination (M), a written work sample (APS) and a one-hour written examination (K1). K30 is weighted with 20 points, M with 25 points, APS with 15 points and K1 with 40 points

Written examination as part of the portfolio examination: See the respective valid study regulations

Oral examination as part of the portfolio examination: see general section of the examination regulations

Written work sample as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 1-2 pages

The requirements are specified in the respective specific course.

little or no previous knowledge.

Students completing the module are able to understand and write short general language texts (forms,
short emails, text messages).

Thanks to basic grammar and vocabulary, they are able to establish basic social contact and communicate in general language situations when speaking slowly and clearly.

Students expand their linguistic competence and observe basic orthographic and phonetic rules.

Knowledge deepening
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Students acquire a basic understanding of some of the cultural characteristics of Spanish-speaking countries. 

They are able to recognize internationalisms and words from other languages and use them for simple
communication.

Students are able to use basic grammatical and syntactical structures as well as a basic vocabulary and
express themselves in familiar communication situations.

After this course, they are equipped to understand simple, clearly spoken sentences that refer to themselves; to follow a conversation if it is about a familiar everyday topic and is spoken slowly. In addition, students can introduce themselves and other people orally and in writing and report on and inquire about their own interests, preferences, abilities, plans, projects and hobbies. 

Students are able to understand simple texts (e.g. about cities and universities), exchange information
about family, daily and weekly routines, justify a decision, and express comparisons and evaluations.

Academic Innovation

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Students can communicate in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help. 

They can use simple words to express themselves on topics of general interest and exchange the most important information, also paying attention to non-verbal signals. 

By learning the elementary cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world, students develop a better awareness of the connections between language and culture, which enables better communication.

Students are able to assess their own language skills and know how to further develop them when needed.

• Paulus, Ana Patricia

• Paulus, Ana Patricia