SPANISH FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS (EXAM)

This course is part of the Degree in International Trade and Tourism and of its purposes of international communication (both for business and tourism) and of understanding of global dynamics. In particular, the aim of the course is to reinforce and develop the Spanish language skills described by level B1 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The consolidation of written, oral, and listening competences is mainly realised through the study of themes and situations belonging to business and tourism contexts.

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1) Understand the terms and the communicative structures that enable the interaction in business and tourism contexts
2) Understand simple texts, articles, and audio recordings in Spanish on business and tourism topics
3) Write simple formal texts and plan projects
4) Interact about the topics of the course and present them to an audience
5) Work individually and in team

It is suggested to have the A2 level of Spanish Language. Without this prerequisite, the intensification of language practice (“lettorato”) and self-study is required before and during the course.

During the course the Spanish Language is mainly taught in its formal and working use. The learning of specific lexicon, together with the grammatical structures useful for achieving B1 level, is accompanied by written and oral exercises and individual and group practices. Some of the planned activities are the following:
1) Reading and analysis of articles and texts on topics related to the Degree Course
2) Listening to and understanding of audio recordings and videos
3) Presentations of companies, products, tourism regions
4) Writing of business letters and formal communications

- Entorno laboral. Nivel A1/B1. Nueva edición. Edelsa, M. de Prada, P. Marcé, M. Bovet. Madrid: 2022 (222 pages)
- Gramática Básica del Estudiante de Español, Edición revisada y ampliada. R. Alonso, A. Castañeda, P. Martínez, L. Miquel, J. Ortega, J. Plácido. Barcelona: 2011 (302 pages)

The assessment consists of a written exam including a grammar test, the understanding of text, and the writing of a short text. Those students who will pass this written test will be required to take the oral exam.

Lectures in Spanish, practical activities.

written and oral