SPANISH LANGUAGE 2

Course on Spanish and Latin American language 2 is a core educational activity in the common curriculum of Languages, Civilization and the Science of Language programme. Instruction on Spanish and Latin American language consists of a half-year learning module and of an annual language training. The overall objective of this course is to develop a basic metalinguistic competence in Spanish and Latin American language and to achieve linguistic competence at B2 level - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Learning outcomes are assessed through a structured test.

This teaching is aimed at students in the literary-cultural curriculum and the linguistic-philological-glottodidactic curriculum.

1. Knowledge and understanding
Syntactic structures of Spanish language.
Linguistic competence in Spanish language at B2 CEFR level.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Be able to analyze the syntactic structures of simple and complex sentences in Spanish from a comparative perspective with Italian; to solve problems related to syntactic analysis; to use specialized terminology accurately and appropriately.

3. Making judgments
Ability to explain the syntactic phenomena covered during the course clearly and accurately.
Ability to make well-founded judgments about correctness, appropriateness, and grammaticality based on linguistic reasoning.
Ability to develop greater awareness of syntactic interference in order to improve one’s Spanish language production.

4. Communication skills
Ability to explain the syntactic phenomena covered during the course clearly and accurately.
Ability to understand, write, and interact orally in Spanish at the B2 level of the CEFR.

5. Lifelong learning skills
Basic ability to self-assess acquisition of metalinguistic contents as well as linguistic competence of Spanish language; ability to implement foreground knowledge to move forward onto the following course (Lingua Spagnola 3).

Knowledge of the basic terminology and tools for lingusitic analysis, with particular reference to syntax; ability to carry out a linguistic analysis of the syntactic level of L1 (knowledge and ability acquired through the basic educational activities relevant to Linguistics and Language Teaching of the Languages, Civilization and the Science of Language Programme).

Half-year module:
1. Syntactic units: phrase and sentence
2. The structure of the phrases
3. the simple sentence: syntactic, semantic and informative functions
4. The complex sentence: form and functions

Language training:
Grammatical, phonetic-graphic, lexical, textual contents; functional exponents in Spanish at B2 level CEFR.

Half-year module:
Carrera Díaz, M. (2000): Grammatica spagnola, Roma: Laterza.
Carrera Díaz, M. 82 (2007 [1985]). Manual de gramática italiana, Ariel Lenguas modernas
Del Barrio, Florencio (2015). “La predicación”, en Félix san Vicente (ed.). Gramática de referencia del español para italófonos, CLUEB
Escandell Vidal, M. Victoria (2011): “La sintaxis”, en Invitación a la lingüística, Madrid: UNED, cap. 5.
Gómez Torrego, L. (2003): Análisis sintáctico, teoría y práctica. Madrid: SM.
RAE/ASELE (2011): Nueva gramática básica de la lengua española, Madrid: Espasa, parte III, pp. 175-268.
RAE/ASALE: Diccionario de la lengua española: https://www.rae.es/
Prandi, Michele (2006): Le regole e le scelte, UTEY
Renzi, Lorenzo, Salvi, Giampaolo e Cardinaletti, Anna (2001). Nueva grammatica italiana di consultazione
Salvi, Giampaolo y Vanelli, Laura (2004). Nueva gramática italiana, il Mulino.

Linguistic training:
- VV.AA, Bitácora 4, Madrid, Difusión.
- (EN) Gramática. Nivel avanzado B2. Anaya.

The assessment of learning outcomes consists of a final written examination, as well as continuous evaluation of the acquisition of B2 level linguistic and communicative competences developed during language practice sessions.

The final written examination, lasting 90 minutes, consists of a test comprising 10 open-ended questions, for a total of 30 points. The exam is designed to assess the student’s metalinguistic competence regarding the module content, accuracy in the use of specialised terminology, critical analysis skills, and linguistic accuracy and appropriateness in academic Spanish.

The assessment of linguistic and communicative competences takes place over the course of the academic year and is divided into two sessions, scheduled in January and May, prior to the final examination with the instructor, according to a timetable communicated at the beginning of the first semester.

The communicative profile resulting from the assessment contributes to the overall average together with the module examination grade and is weighted appropriately in the final mark. All detailed information is available from September onwards on the Moodle pages of the instructor and the language tutors. For specific requests or further information, please contact the instructor.

Students holding a DELE certificate of B2 level are not required to take the part 2 (language training) on the conditions that i) the date on which the certificate was obtained is at the latest two years prior to the date of the exam ii) they provide the lecturer with a paper or electronic copy (both sides) of the certificate. No other certificates shall be accepted.

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The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

Grading Criteria. The final grade will be determined based on the following criteria:
• Knowledge and applied understanding of the course content (maximum 10 points);
• Ability to gather and interpret information, demonstrating independent judgment (maximum 10 points);
• Communication skills B2, with particular attention to grammatical accuracy, clarity and fluency of expression, and appropriate use of technical language related to syntax (maximum 10 points).
Honors (cum laude) may be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding performance across all criteria: exceptional knowledge and applied understanding, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Frontal lectures; practical exercising.

Metalinguistic module lessons will take place during the second semester. Practical language training will take place during the whole academic year. For specific enquiries, please contact the instructor at the following email address.eusainz@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development