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Unit outline_

SPAN2611: Spanish Level 3

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit builds on the basic language skills acquired in SPAN1621 and 1622 or HSC Beginners Spanish. It will introduce you to more complex grammatical structures and expand your vocabulary so that you are able to communicate both in writing and speech in a wider variety of situations than you could previously. Activities used in the classroom will be designed to allow you to further explore the culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world as well as improving your Spanish.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Spanish and Latin American Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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SPAN1002 or SPAN1602 or SPAN1612 or SPAN1622, or more than 65% in HSC Spanish Beginners.
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
? 
SPAN2001 or SPAN2601 or HSC Spanish Continuers Minimum Mark 70%.
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Fernanda Penaloza, fernanda.penaloza@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Macarena Jimenez, macarena.ortizjimenez@sydney.edu.au
Marta Garcia Balsas, marta.garcia@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Participation
n/a
10% Ongoing n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test Language test 1
Online quiz
5% Week 04 275 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test Culture test 1
n/a
7.5% Week 06 400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test Language test 2
Listening test
5% Week 07 275 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Presentation group assignment Oral task
recordings of group zoom meetings to be uploaded.
15% Week 09 800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Written reflective project
Written task
15% Week 10 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test Culture test 2
n/a
7.5% Week 11 400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test Final online test
Grammar assessment
10% Week 13 550 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
In-semester test Final in-class test
Written assessment with non-written elements
25% Week 13 800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Ìý

Distinction

75 - 84

Ìý

Credit

65 - 74

Ìý

Pass

50 - 64

Ìý

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the .

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the .

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through aÌýsimple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible forÌýspecial consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 MÓDULOÌý1: FRONTERAS IntroducciónÌýal cursoÌýLectura: “PobrezaÌýen Latinoamérica (CR) DudasÌýsobreÌýelÌýcursoÌýLENGUA:ÌýPretérito perfectoÌýYa/ÌýtodavíaÌýnoÌý pretéritoÌýperfecto ENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý: “PobrezaÌýenÌýLatinoaméricaâ€�ÌýFactoresÌýque contribuyenÌýaÌýlaÌýdesigualdadÌýsocialÌýPobrezaÌýenÌýPerú Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
RevisiónÌýde actividades enÌýCanvas LibroÌýde gramática unidadesÌý60 yÌý61 actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 MÓDULOÌý1: FRONTERAS Lectura:Ìý“La pobrezaÌýcomo atracción turísticaâ€�Ìý(CR) LENGUA:ÌýHablarÌýdeÌýintenciones,ÌýplanesÌýy deseosÌý(irÌýaÌý infinitivo,ÌýpensarÌý infinitivo, quererÌý infinitivo)ÌýENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý“LaÌýpobrezaÌýcomo atracciónÌýturísticaâ€�ÌýTiposÌýdeÌýturismo. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
LibroÌýde gramática unidadesÌý67 yÌý86 actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 MÓDULOÌý2: IDENTIDAD Lectura:Ìý“Dime loÌýqueÌýcomesÌýy teÌýdiréÌýdeÌýdónde vienesâ€�Ìý(CR) LENGUA:ÌýPronombresÌýobjetoÌýdirectoÌýExpresiónÌýdeÌýlaÌýobligaciónÌý(tenerÌýque infinitivoÌýhayÌýqueÌý infinitivo)ÌýENÌýCONTEXTO: DiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý:Ìý“DimeÌýloÌýque comesÌýyÌýteÌýdiréÌýdeÌýdóndeÌývienesâ€�ÌýOrigenÌýde algunosÌýproductosÌýhispanosÌýGastronomía hispanaÌýIntroducciónÌýaÌýlaÌýcivilizaciónÌýazteca. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
LibroÌýde gramática unidadesÌý29 yÌý77 actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 04 MÓDULOÌý2: IDENTIDAD Lectura:Ìý“La verdadera historiaÌýdel estereotipoÌýdel mexicano durmiendoÌýbajo elÌýsombreroâ€� (CR) LENGUA:ÌýExpresiónÌýdeÌýlaÌýimpersonalidad (seÌý 3ªÌýpersona)ÌýENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý“LaÌýverdadera historiaÌýdelÌýestereotipoÌýdelÌýmexicano durmiendoÌýbajoÌýelÌýsombreroâ€�ÌýEstereotiposÌýRecetasÌýhispanas. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 05 MÓDULOÌý3: EMOCIONES Videocharla académica sobreÌýla telenovelaÌýen BrasilÌýy Latinoamérica (enÌýinglés) LENGUA:ÌýExpresionesÌýparaÌývalorarÌýcosas yÌýactividadesÌýlúdicasÌýElÌýverboÌýparecerÌýContrasteÌýpretéritoÌýperfecto/indefinidoÌýEN CONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýlaÌývideo charlaÌýsobreÌýtelenovelasÌýLasÌýtelenovelas comoÌýproductoÌýculturalÌýÌýCultura contemporáneaÌýdeÌýMéxicoÌýyÌýArgentina. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
LibroÌýde gramática unidadesÌý58 yÌý62 actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 MÓDULOÌý3: EMOCIONES Lectura:Ìý“Las telenovelasÌýyÌýla perspectivaÌýde géneroâ€�Ìý(CR) LENGUA:ÌýValorarÌýexperienciasÌýyÌýpersonas ENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtexto “LasÌýtelenovelasÌýyÌýlaÌýperspectivaÌýdeÌýgéneroâ€� EstereotiposÌýdeÌýgéneroÌýenÌýlasÌýtelenovelaÌýDirectorasÌýdeÌýcine. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 MÓDULOÌý4: CUERPOS Lectura:Ìý“Lomo deÌýmacho. Cuerpo, masculinidadÌýy violenciaÌýdeÌýun grupoÌýde simpatizantes delÌýfútbolâ€� LENGUA:ÌýExpresionesÌýparaÌýhablarÌýde síntomasÌýyÌýproblemasÌýdeÌýsaludÌý(doler,Ìýtener dolorÌýdeÌý sustantivo,ÌýestarÌý adjetivo)ÌýSer/estarÌýENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýÌýDiscusión sobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý“LomoÌýdeÌýmacho.ÌýCuerpo, masculinidadÌýyÌýviolenciaÌýdeÌýunÌýgrupoÌýde simpatizantesÌýdelÌýfútbolâ€�ÌýCuerpo, masculinidadÌýyÌýviolenciaÌýProblemasÌýde salud Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
LibroÌýde gramática unidadÌý43 actividades Online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 08 MÓDULOÌý4: CUERPOS TEDxÌýTalk:Ìý“Be aÌýmanâ€�(inglés) LENGUA:ÌýImperativoÌýafirmativoÌýExpresionesÌýparaÌýdarÌýconsejosÌý(loÌýmejor es/deberías/vaÌýbien…)ÌýENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýlaÌýcharlaÌýTEDxÌýMasculinidadÌýtóxicaÌýMachismoÌýyÌýeducación Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LibroÌýde gramática unidadÌý69 actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 09 MÓDULOÌý5: MEMORIA DocumentalÌýen KanopyÌýdeÌý1h Ulises' Odyssey: FamilyÌýSecrets andÌýtheÌýHistory ofÌýChile LENGUA:ÌýImperfectoÌýdeÌýindicativoÌýEN CONTEXTO:ÌýÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýel documentalÌýUlises'ÌýOdyssey:ÌýFamilyÌýSecrets andÌýtheÌýHistoryÌýofÌýChileÌýSalvadorÌýAllendeÌýy AugustoÌýPinochetÌýOtrosÌýhechosÌýhistóricos. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7
LibroÌýde gramática unidadÌý63 Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 10 MÓDULOÌý5: MEMORIA Lectura:Ìý“La indignaÌýventaja deÌýPinochetâ€� (CR) LENGUA:ÌýÌýImperfectoÌýdeÌýindicativoÌýEN CONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý“La indignaÌýventajaÌýdeÌýPinochetâ€�ÌýLaÌýsociedad deÌýChileÌýenÌýlosÌý70ÌýCineÌýchileno:ÌýMachuca Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 11 MÓDULOÌý6: LENGUAS Videos: “QuechuaÌýÌýThe Living LanguageÌýofÌýthe Incasâ€�Ìýy “Nuqanchik: PeruvianÌýnews andÌýtheÌýpolitics ofÌýlanguageâ€� LENGUA:ÌýContrasteÌýdeÌýpasadosÌýalÌýnarrar unaÌýhistoria:ÌýpretéritoÌýindefinidoÌýeÌýimperfecto ENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýlos videosÌýDiscriminaciónÌýlingüísticaÌýde lenguasÌýminoritariasÌýIntroducciónÌýaÌýla civilizaciónÌýincaÌýFranciscoÌýPizarro. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6
LibroÌýde gramática unidadÌý64 actividades online (Canvas) Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 12 MÓDULOÌý6: LENGUAS Lectura: “¿TieneÌýfuturo elÌýquechua?â€� (CR) LENGUA:ÌýPretéritoÌýindefinidoÌý gerundioÌývs. imperfectoÌý gerundioÌýENÌýCONTEXTO:ÌýDiscusiónÌýsobreÌýelÌýtextoÌý“¿TieneÌýfuturoÌýel quechua?â€�ÌýEstereotiposÌýsocialesÌýy discriminaciónÌýlingüística. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Revisión paraÌýel examen (Canvas) Independent study (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 13 REPASOÌý& PREPARACIÓN PARAÌýELÌýTEST FINAL Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

  • 1 two-hour Zoom tutorial + 1 one-hour Zoom tutorial per week

  • Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.

  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings are contained in the SPAN2611 Course Reader, available from the Copy Center. You will also find a schedule that will show the weekly breakdown of what articles and videos to prepare for each coming topic on Canvas. So, for week 1 you are expected to have read the texts and watch the videos in the week 1, for week 2, those in the week 2, and so on. It is essential that you take time to read these texts and watch the videos as they will form the basis of the work done in class. The required selfstudy book is McGrawHill Education ÌýBeginning Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide to 100 Ìý Ìý Essential Skills Ìý by Luis Aragones; Ramon Palencia. ISBN: 9780071840644. Available at ÌýAbbey's Ìýbook store.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. speak and write Spanish in a range of contexts
  • LO2. understand conversations and written texts on different topics
  • LO3. use grammatical structures correctly both in oral and written communication (see course programme for details of these)
  • LO4. be familiar with aspects of contemporary culture in Spain and Latin America
  • LO5. develop analytical and critical abilities
  • LO6. be aware of cross-cultural issues
  • LO7. develop teamwork skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all ±¬ÁÏÍõ graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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