Outline

Overview

This unit is for students who wish to extend their knowledge of Spanish to an advanced level of proficiency in all kinds of communicative situations. 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

Academic unit	Spanish and Latin American Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	SPAN3611 or SPAN3601
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	SPAN3602
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Macarena Jimenez, macarena.ortizjimenez@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Oral Project Oral presentation	15%	Multiple weeks	800 words
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Participation	Participation n/a	10%	Ongoing	n/a
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Skills-based evaluation	Language test 1 Listening test	5%	Week 04	275 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Culture test 1 Cultural content	7.5%	Week 06	400 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Language test 2 Grammar + vocabulary (linguistic content)	5%	Week 08	275 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Culture test 2 Cultural content	7.5%	Week 10	400 words
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Assignment	Written reflective project Written skills	15%	Week 12 Due date: 30 Oct 2022 at 23:59	1000 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Listening and writing test Listening and writing skills	25%	Week 13	800 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Grammar and vocabulary test Grammar + vocabulary (linguistic content)	10%	Week 13	550 words
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= group assignment with individually assessed component ?

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 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.

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 AI in Education Canvas site.

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 Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

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

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

Grammar book: Gramática de uso del español. Teoría y práctica con solucionario. Superior, C1-C2. Editorial: SmeLe ISBN: 978-84675-2109-2

Or English version:

Advanced Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide to 100+ Essential Skills - 9780071838993

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. demonstrate that you are a proficient user of spoken and written Spanish
LO2. understand with ease the majority of Spanish heard or read, even if some items of vocabulary 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 in more complex situations
LO5. demonstrate improved 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. Some changes have been made since this unit was last offered based on student's feedback.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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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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SPAN3612: Spanish Level 8

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect