HISPANIC-AMERICAN LANGUAGE 1

The course of Hispanic-American Language 1 belongs to the activities of the Bachelor's Degree in "Languages, Civilizations and Language Sciences." The course consists of a theoretical module
(II semester) and in language practices (full year). The main purpose of the course is to develop and strengthen the language skills in Hispanic-American Language (American Spanish) as described by level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In addition, the course aims to offer students useful tools for understanding and analysing the proposed texts and for the study of historical, identity and intercultural dynamics implicated in the linguistic Hipanic-American processes.

At the end of the course students will be able to:
- Know the Hispanic-American Language at the B1 level of the CEFR;
- Know the historical development of the Hispanic-American Language and acquire a critical view of it;
- Develop judgment skills in relation with the course contents;
- Develop skills in individual processing, classroom interaction and independent comprehension of texts.

There are no specific prerequisites required.

Module (II semester):
- The encounter and communication with the Other
- The interpreters
- The adaptation of Spanish language
- The role of evangelization
- National Independences and the problem of language

Practices (full year):
Grammatical, phonetic-graphic, lexical, textual content and functional exponents of the Hispanic-American language (CEFR level B1).

Module:
- Sánchez Méndez, Juan. (2003). Historia de la lengua española en América. Valencia: Tirant Lo Blanch. [except chapter 4]

Optional text:
- Muñoz Machado, Santiago. (2017). Hablamos la misma lengua: historia política del español en América, desde la Conquista a las Independencias. Barcelona: Crítica.

Practices:
- Bayón, Esteban et al. (2022). Frecuencias DIRECTO A1–B1 – Libro del estudiante. Madrid: Edinumen.
- Alonso Raya, Rosario et al. (2005). Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Barcelona: Difusión.

Optional text for practices:
- Fernández, Francisca et al. (2022). Frecuencias DIRECTO A1–B1 – Libro de ejercicios. Madrid: Edinumen.

The assessment will be through a written test (2h 30) and two oral tests.
The written test aims to verify the achievement of the required language competence (B1) and consists of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, multiple-choice and gap-filling questions, an accents exercise, and a writing task.
Students who pass the written test will be required to take the oral test, which aims to verify the achievement of the required language competence (B1). During this test, students will be given one of the topics covered during the language practices, together with a short list of questions that will help them develop the topic. Afterwards, starting from their presentation, a conversation will develop.
The last test, oral as well, aims to verify the learning of the module content.
The final grade will be the average of the marks from the language competence tests (written and oral) and the module test (oral).
Below a summary of the exam tests:
1) Written test of language competence (2h 30)
2) Oral test of language competence
3) Oral test of module

A student holding a DELE certification of the required level (B1) or higher, obtained no more than two years prior to the date of the exam, will be required to take only the oral module test. The student is required to give the teacher a copy of the certificate before the exam. The grade obtained in the DELE certification (expressed in hundredths) will be converted into thirtieths, regardless of the level of the certification.

written and oral

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.

The written exam grade of language competence is determined as follows:
- listening comprehension exercise: 2 T/F questions, 2 open-ended questions (up to 6 points)
- reading comprehension exercise: 5 multiple-choice questions (up to 5 points)
- multiple-choice grammar test: 7 multiple-choice questions (up to 3.5 points)
- gap-filling grammar test: 7 gap-filling sentences (up to 7 points)
- accents exercise (up to 3.5 points)
- written production (up to 5 points, taking into account the following aspects: grammar, vocabulary, coherence and cohesion, task completion, spelling and punctuation)

The oral exam grade of language competence is determined as follows:
- speech organisation: ability to express oneself orally in a clear and coherent manner (up to 6 points)
- interaction: ability to interact during the test (up to 6 points)
- grammatical accuracy: correct use of grammatical structures (up to 6 points)
- vocabulary: variety and appropriateness of vocabulary (up to 6 points)
- fluency and pronunciation: ability to express oneself fluently and with appropriate pronunciation (up to 6 points)

The oral exam grade of module is determined as follows:
- knowledge of the contents delivered in class and through the assigned critical bibliography (up to 10 points)
- ability to interpret and elaborate the course contents (up to 10 points)
- oral proficiency in Spanish-American language and use of specific vocabulary covered during the course (up to 10 points)

Honours will be awarded in the case of excellent results in all the tests and in all the considered aspects.

Lectures, practices, further material made available in Moodle.

Students who are unable to attend classes are required to contact the professor in order to receive detailed information about the course content and the final exam.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development