SPANISH LANGUAGE 3

The course Spanish Language 3 and Latin american 3 consists of a theoretical module in the second semester and a full year Spanish language course. The aim is to introduce the students to Spanish pragmatics and to bring them to a C1 communicative level (CEFR) in Spanish language.

1. Knowledge and understanding
Basic notions of pragmatics
Grammatical, lexical, pragmatic and discursive contents at C1 communicative Level - Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

2.Applying knowledge and understanding
To analyze Spanish language speech from a pragmatic point of view; to translate from Spanish into Italian language taking into account all the pragmatic factors that determine the choice.

3. Making judgments
To make judgments of correctness, grammaticality and pragmatic adequacy based on linguistic reasoning; to draw conclusions from a contrastive Spanish/Italian point of view; to evaluate the correction and adequacy of translated text; to appreciate clear communication.

4. Communication skills
To understand and discuss the topics presented during the course with clarity and terminological precision; to justify translation choices; to present, argue, translate and interact with the degree of correction and adequacy expected at level communicative C1 (CEFR).

5. Learning skills
Ability to perform analysis and synthesis; self-assessment, bibliographical research and planning and drafting the final thesis research.

B2 level. Good knowledge of the Spanish grammar.

Theoretical module
1. Introduction to pragmatics
2. Essential theoretical notions and main theoretical frameworks for pragmatic analysis in the Spanish language
3. Pragmatic strategies and phenomena in Spanish language communication

Language training:
Grammatical, phonetic-graphic, lexical, textual contents; functional exponents in Spanish at C1 level CEFR.

Compulsory bibliography:
- Escandel, M.V. (2013, 3a ed.). Introducción a la pragmática. Barcelona: Ariel.
- Reyes, G. (2011, 9a ed.): El abecé de la pragmática. Madrid: Arco Libros.

Complementary bibliography:
- Portolés, J. (2012): Los marcadores del discurso. Barcelona: Ariel.

Linguistic training:
VV.AA. (2017): C de C1. Libro del alumno y Cuaderno de ejercicios. Barcelona: Difusión.
Cassany, Daniel (1995): La cocina de la escritura, Barcelona: Anagrama.

Students’ learning is assessed via a written exam structured in two parts as follows:

- a written part (i) consisting of a multiple choice and gap filling cloze for assessing linguistic competence (C1) (40% of the final mark);
- a written part (ii) consisting of open questions, for assessing metalinguistic competence in Semantics of Spanish as well as written skills (60% of the final mark).

Both parts are scheduled in the same day.
Duration (part i + part ii): 100 min.

In order t o get an overall pass in Lingua Spagnola 3 (LT0071) or Lingua Ispano-americana 3 (LT007Q), students must:
- get a mark equal to or greater than 60% in the written part (i)
- get a mark equal to or greater than 60% in the written part (ii)

No partial marks will be kept for the following exam sessions.

Students holding a DELE certificate of C1 level (or higher) linguistic competence must only take part A, on the condition that the date of the exam is at the latest two years prior to the date in which the certificate was obtained and that they provide the lecturer with a paper or electronic copy (both sides) of the certificate. No other certificates shall be accepted. Mark achieved on DELE certificate (x/100) will be converted into a x/30 mark, regardless of the DELE certificate level.

written

Frontal lectures; practical exercising.
Self-assessment exercising through MOODLE platform.
Mentoring programs

Metalinguistic module lessons will take place during the second semester. Practical language training will take place during the whole academic year.
Students who are unable to complete their classroom preparation by attending lectures are invited to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the academic year and at the beginning of the second semester.

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