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Units SPAN2612 Semester 2 2023 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

SPAN2612: Spanish Level 4

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit builds on the language skills acquired in SPAN2611. It introduces you to more complex grammatical structures, and expands your vocabulary so that you are able to communicate both in writing and speech in a wider variety of situations, including some more formal or academic uses of the language. Activities used in the classroom are 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

Unit code	SPAN2612
Academic unit	Spanish and Latin American Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	SPAN2002 or SPAN2602 or HSC Spanish Continuers Mark 70% or higher, IB SL 5 or above
Prerequisites ?	SPAN2611 or SPAN2601
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Macarena Jimenez, macarena.ortizjimenez@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Macarena Jimenez, macarena.ortizjimenez@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Raquel Nunez, raquel.nunez@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Participation n/a	10%	Ongoing	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Language test 1 Grammar Mini-Test (linguistic content)	5%	Week 04	275 words
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Culture test 1 Cultural content	7.5%	Week 06	400 words
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Language test 2 Listening Test	5%	Week 07	275 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Oral project Oral presentation	15%	Week 10	800 words
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Culture test 2 Cultural content	7.5%	Week 11	400 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Written reflective project Final Submission of Written Reflection-Diario de Aprendizaje	15%	Week 12	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Listening and writing test Listening and writing skills	25%	Week 13	800 words
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Grammar and vocabulary test Linguistic content	10%	Week 13	550 words
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (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
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

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 a simple 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 for special consideration or special arrangements.

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

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Módulo 1 MEMORIA pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 1 MEMORIA tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 1 MEMORIA post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 02	Módulo 1 MEMORIA pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 1 MEMORIA tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 1 MEMORIA post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 03	Módulo 2 CUERPOS pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 2 CUERPOS tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 2 CUERPOS post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 04	Módulo 2 CUERPOS pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 2 CUERPOS tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 2 CUERPOS post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 05	Módulo 3 FRONTERAS pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 3 FRONTERAS tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 3 FRONTERAS post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 06	Módulo 3 FRONTERAS pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 3 FRONTERAS tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 3 FRONTERAS post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 07	Módulo 4 IDENTIDADES pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 4 IDENTIDADES tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 4 IDENTIDADES post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 08	Módulo 4 IDENTIDADES pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 4 IDENTIDADES tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 4 IDENTIDADES post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 09	Módulo 5 LENGUAS pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 5 LENGUAS tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 5 LENGUAS post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 10	Módulo 5 LENGUAS pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 5 LENGUAS tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 5 LENGUAS post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 11	Módulo 6 EMOCIONES pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 6 EMOCIONES tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 6 EMOCIONES post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 12	Módulo 6 EMOCIONES pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Módulo 6 EMOCIONES tutorial	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Módulo 6 EMOCIONES post self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 13	Revision for final tests	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
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 for this unit will be available on Canvas.

Compulsory grammar book:

McGraw-Hill Education Beginning Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide to 100 + Essential Skills by Luis Aragones; Ramon Palencia. ISBN: 9780071840644. Available at Abbey's

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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 certain aspects of contemporary culture in Spain and Latin America (see course programme for topics to be covered).

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney 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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Around mid-term we will ask you to complete a questionnaire, which is vital to find out what is working for you in this unit and what could be improved. Whereas we are not able to take all your suggestions on board, every semester we make adjustments to our assessments and classes based on student feedback. Some changes have been made since this unit was last offered based on student's feedback.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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