Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong

240Spanish CoursesFirst YearLANG1010.Spanish I.1 (6 credits)This course is intended for complete beginners in Spanish and does not require any previous knowledgeof the language. Participants will acquire a basic knowledge in the four areas of competence (listening,speaking, reading and writing) with a particular emphasis on communicative skills.Prerequisite: Nil.Assessment: 100% coursework. Includes: (i) progress tests, (ii) participation in class and (iii) variousassignments.This course will be offered in the first semester.LANG1011.Spanish I.2 (6 credits)This course is a continuation of Spanish I.1. It will further develop the four areas of competence withthe view of expanding students' linguistic, pronunciation and communicative skills. Participants will beasked to make use of a range of materials available in the Centre's self-access facilities (which includeaudio, video, CD Rom and computer programmes), as well as to take advantage of resources accessiblethrough Internet.Prerequisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed Spanish I.1 or provide evidence that theyhave attained a comparable level elsewhere.Assessment: 100% coursework.Coursework assessment for this course includes (i) progress tests, (ii) participation in class, (iii) variousassignments, and (iv) an oral test.This course will be offered in the second semester.Second YearLANG2011.Spanish II (12 credits)This course is taught throughout the year and is a continuation of Spanish I.2. The course builds furtheron the first year's work and widens the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. Theteaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniquesincluding work with video. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Spanish anddevelop further their production and reception skills.Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to Spanish II will be required to attend an intensivesession (Transition 1) usually held in June and/or September.Students wishing to be admitted to Spanish II without having previously completedSpanish I.2 and Transition 1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through theDirector of the Language Centre that they have attained elsewhere the required standard.Assessment: The examination and coursework elements count 60% and 40% respectively.Examination: The examination for Spanish II consists of one written paper of 2-hour duration and aseparate oral examination.Coursework may include the following: (i) periodic assignments; (ii) progress tests; and (iii) othercoursework as prescribed, such as long essays, translations, directed reading, etc.