Spanish culture course - Oral spanish in everyday situations I
Oral Spanish in everyday situations I (45 h)
During the course, students will learn in a practical way the daily, social, economic and cultural reality of Barcelona. The course provides an orientation that allows students to learn about life in Barcelona. In each class, students will learn the communicative functions and archetypal indicators of the language according to each topic. Classes use text and audio-visual materials to improve oral skills.
Minimum level of Spanish language required: From Beginner
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Attendance and participation in class: 20%
First mid-semester examination: 40%
Second mid-semester examination: 40%
SYLLABUS
• Go shopping / Go shopping
o Communication objectives
o Making purchases in a shop, market, fair, etc.
o Describe and assess the product or item of clothing
o Say how and what you want.
o Ask for and give information about the prices of food or other products.
• Spanish and Latin-American cuisine. Eating tapas
o Communication objectives
o Ask for and give information about Spanish and Latin-American dishes.
o Ask for and give information about a dish. Order food.
o Say the names of objects and foods in a restaurant, bar or cafeteria.
• Popular festivals and holidays
o Communication objectives
o Ask for and give information about public festivals and holidays.
o Discuss which fiesta is more/less important.
• Neighbourhoods of Barcelona
o Communication objectives
o Locate streets, local shops, shopping centres, etc.
o Ask for and give directions.
o Ask for and offer help o Ask about a specific place.
•The public transport system (I)
o Communication objectives
o Getting around on metro, bus, bicycle, train, taxi, etc.
o Express actions that are being carried out.
• Go out at night. Go out for a drink. Go to dance
o Communication objectives
o Propose and recommend drinks.
o Ask what ingredients are in a drink.
o Ask for a drink or order food.
• A weekend in Barcelona
o Communication objectives
o Propose and recommend activities.
o Describe places and establishments.
o Ask for and give information about places close to the city.
• Colloquial expressions (I)
o Communication objectives
o Create communication situations with the expressions.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BARBA, C., (2004), Rutas desde Barcelona en un solo día, Barcelona, Óptima. BONAFONT, R.- BERENGUERAS, J.R., (2004), ¿Conoces Barcelona?, Asociación Lectura Fácil, Mediterrània, Barcelona. PAÍS, El (obra colectiva), (2002), De tapas por Barcelona, Madrid, Aguilar.
PUIG, M., (2003), Donde nunca te han llevado cuando anochece en Barcelona, Barcelona, Óptima.
PUIG, M., (2005), De compras por las tiendas más originales de Barcelona, Barcelona, Óptima. QF (Guía), (2005), Comer, beber y divertirse, Barcelona, Guías QF? La Vanguardia.
Spanish
Culture
45 hours
6 ECTS credits
Face-to-face