1. ESPAÑOL III Sesión 0 Curso: 2015/2016

3. 1. Introduction to the Module This module is part of a continuing programme of modules open to all students who have previously taken Spanish 2. The Intermediate Language programme focuses on all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in an integrated approach. It introduces key structures and vocabulary relevant to topics studied, and provides initial insights into Spanish society and culture. It combines Spanish vocabulary, grammar and sentence patterns using the communicative approach with the development of basic reading and writing skills. The module will develop students’ language competence, which will enhance their employability. SPANISH III 021203 First semester 2015 - 2016

4. Knowledge and understanding 1.Understand and speak high frequency vocabulary and intermediate grammar and interact orally with someone who speaks Spanish normally. 2.Read and write elaborated text in Spanish. Intellectual, practical, affective and transferable skills 1.Demonstrate that they have followed a programme of independent activities in support of learning. 2.Demonstrate understanding of intermediate Hispanic social and cultural formations. 2. Intended Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

5. Attending all the classes is very important and one of the best ways to succeed in this subject. Students are expected to arrive on time and take an active part during the classes. If they are unable to attend a class for a valid reason (e.g.: illness), they should contact the teacher. Continued absence can result in the termination of their registration as they will be considered to have withdrawn from their studies. 3. Attendance Requirements and class participation (10%)

6. All coursework assignments and other forms of assessment must be submitted by the published deadline. It is student’s responsibility to know when work is due to be submitted – ignorance of the deadline date will not be accepted as a reason for late or non-submission. Examination / Assessment scripts are retained by Chiang Mai University and are not returned to students. However, students are entitled to feedback on their performance in an examination and may request a meeting with the teacher to see their examination script and to discuss their performance. 4. Assignments (10%) and assessments (70%)

7. Cuaderno de ejercicios I (3%) Cuaderno de ejercicios II (3%) Spanish Film Club (4%) Once per month, on Wednesdays at 2.00 pm: Cultural activities are the ideal complement to the classroom experience. They are designed to give closer insight into socio-cultural aspects of our language, in a more leisurely way. During the semester, we program the Spanish Film Club, an out- of-class activity, in which students have the opportunity to watch and discuss contemporary Spanish films in order to achieve a global vision of the Spanish society and culture. 5. Assignments (10%) HB5200 26th August 30th September 28th October 18th November

8. Quiz (10%) Video presentation. 8. Quizzes (10%)

9. Range of vocabulary and structures, grammatical accuracy and correct spelling and task completion and quality of information are the main criteria for the assessment paper. Mid/ term assessment represents 30% of the total mark for the module and the final one represents another 30%. The use of dictionaries/textbooks/notes during the assessment is not allowed. All questions must be answered in Spanish. 6. Assessment Criteria and Marking Standards 85 -100 % A 80 – 84 % B+ 74 – 79 % B 67 – 73 % C+ 60 – 66 % C 55 – 59 % D+ 50 – 54 % D 0 – 49 % F

10. Students are reminded that any work that they submit must be their own. When they are preparing their work for submission, it is important that they understand the various academic conventions that they are expected to follow in order to make sure that they do not leave their selves open to accusations of plagiarism (e.g.: the correct use of referencing, citations, footnotes etc.) and that their work maintains its academic integrity. Plagiarism is theft and constitutes the presentation of another’s work as your own in order to gain an unfair advantage. 7. Assessment Offences

11. 1.ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%) 2.ASSESSMENTS (70%) Mid term exam: 30% [15% oral test + 15% written test] Final exam: 40% [20% oral test + 20% written test] 3.QUIZZES (10%) Video presentation (10%) 4.ASSIGNMENTS (10%) Cuaderno de ejercicios I (3%) Cuaderno de ejercicios II (3%) Spanish Films (4%) E SPAÑOL 021203

12. Español 021203 Spanish lessons are gathered in PowerPoint which follow the contents, topics and structure of the subject. Copies available in Photocopy shop and the course blog: http://cmuspanish.wordpress.com/ http://cmuspanish.wordpress.com/ Lessons are structured as follows: 30 minutes: Ice-breakers activities introducting to the subject 30 minutes: new subject presentation through PowerPoint 30 minutes: Practical comunicational activities. Power Points and the blog: Provides grammar, vocabulary, and exercises. We will draw heavily on these materials. http://cmuspanish.wordpress.com/ 9. Spanish III 021203 :

14. ¡Nos vemos! A2. Editorial: Difusión. Autoras: Eva María Lloret Ivorra, Rosa Ribas, Bibiana Wiener y Pilar Pérez Cañizares. Aula 2, Jaime Corpas et al. Difusión Sueña 2, Libro del Alumno & Cuaderno de Ejercicios, ANAYA Las claves del nuevo DELE A2, Difusión. Curso de español para extranjeros. Nuevo ELE Inicial 2, Editorial SM Internacional. Curso de español para extranjeros. Nuevo ELE Inicial 2, Cuaderno de ejercicios. Editorial SM Internacional. 10. Recommended books These books are at the same level (A) covering the same topics and providing extra practice for the module. Copies available to borrow in the Spanish Department and in the Self-Access.

15. http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/index.shtml Materials and exercises and courses, e.g. Talk Spanish http://cvc.cervantes.es/aula Materials and exercises. http://www.linguanet.org.uk/websites/spanwww.htm Spanish newspapers, plus internet sites and exercises http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/ep01/ An interactive video drama and Spanish course. http://www.aprenderespanol.org/ A very complete website with free Spanish exercises, video, songs, podcast and resources to download. http://www.esfacil.eu/es/ 11. Self learning websites

16. http://www.rtve.es/ RTVE (Spanish radio and television) is the largest audiovisual group in Spain broadcasting in the Spanish language. In the webpage you can watch series, documentaries or live television 24hours per day.SpainSpanish language http://www.telecinco.es/ Telecinco is a Spanish commercial television channel operated by Mediaset España. It is a general channel catering for all audiences. It shows popular films, series and sport.Mediaset España http://www.antena3.com/ Antena 3 is a Spanish terrestrial television channel owned by Antena 3 de Televisión. Antena 3 de Televisión 12. Entertainment websites Television

17. http://www.elpais.com/global/ El País (The Country) is the highest-circulation daily newspaper in Spain, and one of three Madrid dailies considered to be national newspapers of record for Spain.SpainMadridnewspapers of record http://www.elmundo.es/ El Mundo (The World) is the second largest printed and the largest digital daily newspaper in Spain and one of the newspapers of record, with a daily circulation topping 200,000 readers for the printed edition and 24 million unique web visitors per month for the digital one.daily newspaper newspapers of record 13. Entertainment websites Newspapers

18.  http://www.fundacionlengua.com/radiofle/ http://www.fundacionlengua.com/radiofle/  http://www.radiocervantes.es/ http://www.radiocervantes.es/ 14. Entertainment websites radio and podcast