Through the use of simple texts, basic Spanish grammar is studied. Pronunciation focuses on the ability to be understood and speak Spanish. Reading comprehension exercises of simple texts with varying contents are included Facts about the culture in Spanish-speaking countries, societies and technical development.
LS1340 Spanish A1 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus LS1340 (Autumn 2013–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1340 (Autumn 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course are mainly at the levels A1/A2 according to CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
· use the language orally and in writing in simple everyday situations (A1)
· understand and account for information (in Swedish) taken from different elementary texts (A2)
· identify facts from authentic texts with technical content (A2)
· identify the main contents in a shorter oral presentation about known subjects (A2)
· account for basic facts and seek certain information about the culture in Spanish-speaking countries, societies and their technical development
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General university entry requirements. Applicants are not required to have prior knowledge of Spanish
Literature
Alonso Raya, Rosario (red.), Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Edición revisada y ampliada, Difusión, Barcelona, 2011
Lizana, Horacio, El asesinato del escritor, 1. uppl., Natur & kultur, Stockholm, 2011
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Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
A pass in all examination parts
Attendance requirement: 75%
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
First cycle