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 two components:
1. a written examination, aimed at assessing students’ acquisition of the content covered in the theoretical module;
2. an assessment of B2-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 10 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 B2 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.

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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.

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.

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