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SPAN3611: Spanish Level 7

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

This unit is for students who wish to extend their knowledge of Spanish beyond the level of general competence achieved in SPAN3002. It focuses on the use of Spanish in a variety of formal and informal contexts, using authentic materials in order to help you deepen and perfect your Spanish. Class discussion and written tasks will allow you to improve your oral and written competence in Spanish as well as your analytical and communication skills.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SPAN3611
Academic unit	Spanish and Latin American Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	SPAN3601
Prerequisites ?	SPAN3002
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Macarena Jimenez, macarena.ortizjimenez@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Macarena Jimenez, macarena.ortizjimenez@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Skills-based evaluation	Oral task Oral presentation	15%	Multiple weeks	800 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Participation Participation via zoom	10%	Ongoing	n/a
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Skills-based evaluation	Language test 2 Listening test	5%	Week 05	275 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Culture test 1 Online task	7.5%	Week 06	400 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Language test 1 Online quiz	5%	Week 08	275 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Culture test 2 Online task	7.5%	Week 11	400 words
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Assignment	Written reflective project Written task	15%	Week 12	1000 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Final online test Online task	10%	Week 13	550 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Final in-class test 1 Listening	10%	Week 13	300 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Final in-class test 2 Composition	15%	Week 13	500 words
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

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	Module Cuerpos week 1 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Cuerpos week 1 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Cuerpos week 1 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 02	Module Cuerpos week 2 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Cuerpos week 2 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Cuerpos week 2 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 03	Module Emociones week 3 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Emociones week 3 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Emociones week 3 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 04	Module Emociones week 4 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Emociones week 4 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Emociones week 4 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 05	Module Identidad week 5 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Identidad week 5 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Identidad week 5 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 06	Module Identidad week 6 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Identidad week 6 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Identidad week 6 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 07	Module Memoria week 7 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Memoria week 7 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Memoria week 7 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 08	Module Memoria week 8 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Memoria week 8 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Memoria week 8 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 09	Module Fronteras week 9 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Fronteras week 9 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Fronteras week 9 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 10	Module Fronteras week 10 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Fronteras week 10 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Fronteras week 10 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 11	Module Lenguas week 11 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Lenguas week 11 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Lenguas week 11 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 12	Module Lenguas week 12 pre self-study	Independent study (1 hr)
	Module Lenguas week 12 seminar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
	Module Lenguas week 12 post-self study	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 13	Week 13 Revision seminar and final in-class test	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

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 for this unit will be available on the Canvas site for this unit. 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 self-study book is McGraw-Hill Education Advanced Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide to 100 Essential Skills by Luis Aragones; Ramon Palencia. ISBN: 9780071838993. Available at Abbey's book store.

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. use spoken and written Spanish proficiently
LO2. understand the majority of Spanish you hear or read with ease, even if some items are still unknown to you
LO3. summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
LO4. express yourself spontaneously, fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations
LO5. improve your analytical and critical abilities, written and oral communication skills, awareness of cross-cultural issues and teamwork skills.

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.

Disclaimer

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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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