Module Code - Title:

SP4153 - SPANISH FOR BUSINESS 3 (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:

SP4152

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This syllabus is set at A2+/B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This module consolidates the structures, functions and vocabulary taught in the first year and expands grammatical competence to include use of the subjunctive. Development of knowledge of contemporary Spain and Latin American cultures and societies, including Latino cultures in the USA, with a particular focus on the most salient aspects of business and the economy in contemporary Spain and Latin America.

Syllabus:

This syllabus is set at A2+/B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The main areas of grammar covered are: the present perfect tense; estar with gerund; periphrastic future with ir a; direct object pronouns; expressions of intensity and contrast (e.g. tan, tanto, igual que); expressions of probability (e.g. a lo mejor); hay que versus tener que; the imperative with tú and usted; the future tense; the pretérito indefinido tense; the imperfect indicative tense; first conditional structures. 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: https://www.difusion.com/uploads/telechargements/catalogue/ele/socios/socios1_LA_muestra.pdf

Learning Outcomes:

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

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: arrange and generate information from non-specialist spoken and written texts related to Spanish-speaking communities, in particular concerning aspects of business and the economy in contemporary Spain and Latin America; construct more complex descriptions and narratives relating to a broader range of topics.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Students who successfully complete this module will have a degree of competence within Common Reference Levels A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. As such, they will have consolidated their competence at A2+/B1 reference level. Students with higher grades will also have acquired the ability to: understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.; deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken; produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale

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, with particular reference to business dimensions. All these hours combine the further 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 2: 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

John Butt, Carmen Benjamin. (2011) A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish / Edition 5 , Taylor and Francis

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

BBBUSTUFA - BUSINESS STUDIES

BAINBUUFA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Autumn

Module Leader:

anamaria.martinsanchez@ul.ie