SPANISH LANGUAGE 3

The course Spanish Language 3 consists of a theoretical module in the second semester and a full year Spanish language course. The overall aim of the module is to explore pragmatic concepts and phenomena and analyse how these influence the comprehension and production of messages in Spanish. The overal aim of the Spanish language course ("esercitazioni") is to introduce the students to semantics and lexical-semantic relations and to bring them to a level of communicative competence at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Learning outcomes are assessed through a written and oral exam at the end of the course.

This course is intended for students whose surname begins with the letters H–Q.

1. Knowledge and understanding
Pragmatic competence, basic concepts of pragmatics, and the relationships between lexicon, grammar, and pragmatics in the Spanish language. Linguistic knowledge of the Spanish language at CEFR level C1.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Ability to identify and understand the main pragmatic processes and phenomena (e.g., flouting of a maxim, inference, implicature); ability to analyse Spanish oral, written, and audiovisual utterances and texts from a pragmatic perspective, distinguishing between utterance meaning and speaker meaning, and identifying the specific communicative act; ability to identify potential pragmatic differences between utterances or communicative interactions in Italian and Spanish.
Ability to interact in communicative situations at CEFR level C1; ability to understand and produce written and oral texts at CEFR level C1.

3. Making judgements
Ability to form judgements regarding the use of pragmatic-communicative strategies and mechanisms in Spanish utterances and texts, based on linguistic reflection; ability to further explore the study of pragmatics and the relationships between lexicon, grammar, and pragmatics in Spanish from a contrastive Spanish-Italian perspective; ability to source the bibliographic materials recommended by the lecturer; ability to implement communication strategies at level C1.

4. Communication skills
Ability to explain initial-level contrastive pragmatic differences between the Italian and Spanish languages; ability to apply linguistic terminology to describe pragmatic phenomena in the Spanish language; ability to interact in Spanish in communicative situations at CEFR level C1; ability to utilise level C1 linguistic skills to present the topics covered in the module.

5. Learning skills
Initial-level self-assessment skills regarding the acquisition of metalinguistic content; ability to apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired to improve personal language production, to plan the writing of the final dissertation, to approach research with greater autonomy, and to engage in professional textual production with increased confidence and proficiency in the future; ability to conduct bibliographic research independently and with critical judgement; ability to approach study with a methodical focus to optimise results.

B2 level. Good knowledge of the Spanish grammar.

1. Introduction to pragmatics
2. Basic concepts of pragmatics in the Spanish language
3. Pragmatic strategies and phenomena in Spanish language communication

Language training:
Grammatical, phonetic-graphic, lexical, textual contents; functional exponents in Spanish at C1 level CEFR.

Compulsory bibliography:
- Escandel, M.V. (2013, 3a ed.). Introducción a la pragmática. Barcelona: Ariel.
- Reyes, G. (2011, 9a ed.): El abecé de la pragmática. Madrid: Arco Libros.

Complementary bibliography:
- Portolés, J. (2012): Los marcadores del discurso. Barcelona: Ariel.

Linguistic training:
VV.AA. (2017): C de C1. Libro del alumno y Cuaderno de ejercicios. Barcelona: Difusión.
Cassany, Daniel (1995): La cocina de la escritura, Barcelona: Anagrama.

The assessment of learning outcomes consists of two components:
1. a written examination, aimed at assessing students’ acquisition of the content covered in the theoretical module;
2. an assessment of C1-level language and communicative competences, developed through the language practice classes.

1. Written Examination on the Theoretical Module
The written examination on the content covered in the theoretical module is held during the official examination sessions and consists of a test comprising multiple-choice and open-ended questions, for a total of 30 points. The examination lasts 90 minutes.
The examination assesses:
• students’ metalinguistic competence in relation to the content covered in the module;
• accuracy in the use of specialised terminology;
• critical analytical skills;
• accuracy and appropriateness of expression in Spanish.
Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered, the ability to apply the knowledge acquired to the solution of syntactic problems, and the ability to present the relevant content accurately and in a communicatively appropriate manner in Spanish.

2. Assessment of B2-Level Language and Communicative Competences
The assessment of language and communicative competences covers five areas:
• grammatical competence;
• listening comprehension;
• reading comprehension;
• written expression;
• oral expression.

The assessment may be taken during the academic year or during the official examination sessions.

The assessment conducted during the academic year is divided into two sessions, held in January and May. It is intended for students who participate in the language practice classes and enables them to complete the assessment during the academic year, so that they can focus exclusively on the module examination during the official examination sessions. Students who do not participate in the assessment pathway during the academic year take the assessment during the official examination sessions, concurrently with the examination on the theoretical module.

The language assessment lasts 90 minutes. Therefore, the total duration of the examination taken during an official examination session is 180 minutes (90 minutes for each examination).

The grade awarded for the module examination and the communicative profile resulting from the language assessment each account for 50% of the final grade.
DELE Certification

Students holding a DELE certificate at C1 level or above, obtained no more than two years prior to the date of the examination, are exempt from the assessment of language and communicative competences and are required to take only the theoretical module examination. To claim the exemption, students must submit a double-sided copy of the certificate to the designated lecturer on the same day as the written examination. No certifications other than DELE are accepted. The grade obtained in the DELE certification, expressed as a percentage score out of 100, is automatically converted to a score out of 30.
To take the examination, students must bear in mind the provisions of Article 15 of the Student Careers Regulations (https://www.unive.it/pag/8241 ).

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The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

As for the grading of the grade, scores will be assigned according to the following scheme:
A. scores in the 18-22 range will be awarded in the presence of: sufficient linguistic competence in the Spanish language with respect to the level envisaged by the course; sufficient knowledge of the established program; sufficient ability to investigate linguistics through the theoretical notions and methodological tools presented in class;
B. scores in the 23-26 range will be awarded in the presence of: fair linguistic competence in Spanish compared to the level expected in the course; fair knowledge of the established syllabus; fair capacity for linguistic investigation through the theoretical notions and methodological tools presented in class;
C. scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded in the presence of: excellent linguistic competence in the Spanish language with respect to the level envisaged by the course; excellent knowledge of the established program; excellent capacity for linguistic investigation through the theoretical notions and methodological tools presented in class;
D. honors will be awarded in the presence of excellent language proficiency, as well as excellent knowledge of the established syllabus and excellent capacity for linguistic investigation through the theoretical notions and methodological tools presented in class.

Frontal lectures; practical exercising.
Self-assessment exercising through MOODLE platform.
Mentoring programs

Metalinguistic module lessons will take place during the second semester. Practical language training will take place during the whole academic year.
Students who are unable to complete their classroom preparation by attending lectures are invited to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the academic year and at the beginning of the second semester.