Course Code
SPAN1013
Unit Bearing Information
3 units
Course Description
This course is an introduction to Spanish language. The aim of this course is to introduce beginners to Spanish language building their linguistic and communicative skills in the four language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening; basic grammar and pronunciation rules, as well as to enable them to apply communication strategies in the target language. Upon successful completion of this course, students will attain the lower range of competency within the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) of Spanish Language (A1.1) in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will also gain a view of Spanish and Latin American cultures and develop “intercultural literacy” at a basic level.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to
· Comprehend basic written and oral information in different media and familiar contexts in Spanish;
· Communicate (orally and in writing) at a basic level by using appropriate language skills and communicative strategies;
· Display intercultural competence appropriate to the course level.
Course Schedule
Instructor
Mr. José GALLEGO ALBERTOS FERNÁNDEZ MONTES, Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Medium of Instruction
English1
1 Please note that the course uses the target language (Spanish), even if it is predominantly taught in the language indicated above.
Classroom
T6-604
Eligibility
A student who is currently studying for a bachelor degree.
Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite
Nil
Course Fee
RMB5,000 for UIC, HKBU and HKCHC students;
RMB7,500 for the students from other colleges/ universities.
Accomodation Fee
UIC students (Non-graduates): RMB10/ Person/ Day
UIC graduates: RMB60/ Person/ Day
HKBU, HKCHC and other students: RMB60/ Person/ Day
Note: The standard fee for summer accommodation in student hostel for 2025 is subject to final confirmation.