Module Code - Title:

SP4152 - SPANISH FOR BUSINESS 2 (BEGINNERS)

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

1

Lab

1

Tutorial

4

Other

2

Private

2

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

SP4151

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module is set at A1/A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The beginners module aims to provide the student with a strong basic knowledge of Spanish and of contemporary Spain and Latin America, particularly as regards the economic and commercial dimensions. The module is designed to: Enable the student to understand and use basic structures of Spanish grammar. Expose the student to a range of vocabulary and expressions which will allow her/him to present her/himself to, and communicate with native speakers of Spanish. To foster autonomous language learning skills. To introduce the student to Spanish and Latin American cultures. To develop listening and speaking skills in Spanish. To equip the student with basic writing skills.

Syllabus:

This module is set at A1/A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The main areas of grammar covered are: impersonal hay; hay versus estar; present indicative of ir and saber; o-ue, e-i and e-ie radical changes; basic prepositions of place; comparatives and superlatives; impersonal gustar; further irregular verb patterns; development of ser/estar distinction; con with personal pronouns; indirect object pronouns. The main areas of phonology covered are: reinforcement of the vowel and consonant systems and basic word stress patterns. The above are complemented by communicative, lexical and oral and written skills syllabi included in a textbook which will be chosen according to the range of availability at the relevant point in time. An example of the latter would be units 1-4 of the textbook Socios, the details of which are described at: https://www.difusion.com/uploads/telechargements/catalogue/ele/socios/socios1_LA_muestra.pdf

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Students who successfully complete this module will have a degree of competence within Common Reference Levels A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. As such, they will have consolidated their competence at A1 reference level. Students with higher grades will also have acquired the ability to: understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment); communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters; describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. ( https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale)

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: display a developing empathetic understanding of cross-cultural issues and intercultural communication in business.

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

The module consists of six hours of Spanish per week: Four language tutorials (grammar, vocabulary, communication skills). One laboratory class (communication and listening skills). One lecture on contemporary Spain and Latin America. All these hours combine the development of linguistic and cultural knowledge relating to Spain and Latin America. Students will be engaged in active learning both inside and outside the classroom and will be encouraged to develop autonomous learning strategies.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

M. González, F. Martín, C. Rodrigo y E. Verdía (2007) Socios 1: Curso de Español orientado al mundo del trabajo.: libro del alumno; cuaderno de ejercicios; libro del profesor. , Campus Difusión.

Other Relevant Texts:

Ana Jarvis, Raquel Lebredo, Luis Lebredo. (2010) Spanish for Business and Finance: Basic Spanish Series , Cengage Learning

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

BAINBUUFA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

BBBUSTUFA - BUSINESS STUDIES

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

anamaria.martinsanchez@ul.ie