The course seeks to develop autonomy, in particular in the oral and written expression. The student will have to take part in multiple activities which will enable him/her to develop communicative competences in real-life situations.
The functional content covers a wide range of everyday life situations which a foreign student on a linguistic stay might encounter (to find a flat, to fix an appointment, to apply for a grant). Certain more specific competences related to the world of work will also be approached (to write a job application letter and a good CV in Spanish, to write emails etc). The exercises suggested are primarily communicative, with various teaching supports (music, video, situations, role plays, exercises to practice the structures...).
The course gives the student the teaching material, a list of addresses and sources to support the self-tuition. It is, also and especially, customized for the individual needs of each student.
Finally, the aim is to familiarize the students with the Spanish-speaking cultures, paying particular attention given to the context in order to help the student face situations of everyday life in a Spanish-speaking country, within the framework of a linguistic or professional stay in the country.
At the level of the oral expression, greater stress is placed on communication rather than accuracy; however, particular attention will be given to the phonetic correction.
Evaluation: The evaluation is continuous. Various works will be requested from the students throughout the course. Attendance is compulsory.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
This course is exclusively intended for students (all mixed levels) who, within the framework of an exchange, are going to stay in a Spanish-speaking university to improve their speciality.
This course aims to be eminently practical. Priority will be given to developing linguistic abilities of the students by various training means. Special attention is focused on the development of communicative competence by stressing the oral and written expression and the cultural approach of the Spanish-speaking world for a linguistic stay (Erasmus or other) in a Spanish-speaking country.
This course is intended for the students registered within the framework of an exchange program (Erasmus or other).
This program comprises 30 hours which will be given in one term.
Prerequisites: none, but a good personal motivation is essential to make a success of this "accelerated" training
Workload
Course hours: 30 H
Autonomous work: 45 H
Contact hours
- the teacher is available during his hours of reception or by courriel.
- the course gives the student a list of electronic addresses and materials to support the self-tuition and other didactic materials for controlled autonomous practice at the CAA (Centre d'Auto Apprentissage) and SMM (Salle Multi Média) of the ILV.