SPANISH LANGUAGE 2

Course on Spanish 2 is a core educational activity in the common curriculum of Languages, Civilization and the Science of Language programme. It is intended for students enrolled in the International Politics curriculum and tt 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 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.

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

2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Ability to recognize and describe syntactic, semantic and informative functions in Spanish; ability to pass correctness/grammaticality/adequacy judgements based on linguistic reasoning; ability to interact in communicative situations on a B2 CEFR level; ability to understand and produce oral and written texts at B2 CEFR level.

3. Making judgments
Ability to pass correctness/grammaticality/adequacy judgements based on linguistic reasoning; ability to identify constituents: ability to identify arguments as opposed to adjuncts; ability to recognize syntactic, semantic and informative functions and to establish connections between the three levels; ability to retrieve bibliographical sources suggested by the lecturer; ability to make basic use of electronic resources devised for syntax study; ability to display communication skills on a B2 level.

4. Communication skills
Ability to explain on a basic level contrastive differences between syntactic structures on Spanish and Italian; ability to make use of linguistic terminology to describe syntactic, semantic and pragmatic-informative phenomena of Spanish language, and to stablish connections between them; ability to interact in Spanish language in communicative situations at a B2 CEFR level; ability to put into practice linguistic competence at a B2 level in order to present issues raised during the metalinguistic module.

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. Introduction to Syntax
2. Syntactic units
3. Syntactic functions

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

Half-year module:
- Bosque I.; Gutiérrez-Rexach J. (2009): Fundamentos de sintaxis formal, Madrid: Akal, pp. 11-16, 28-45.
- Gómez Ausencio, José J. (2015): “Las unidades de la sintaxis”, in San Vicente, Félix (dir. y coord.), GREIT Gramática de referencia de español para italófonos. Vol III. Oración discurso, léxico. CLUEB-Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca, chapter XXXII, pp. 881-909.
- RAE (2011): Nueva gramática básica de la lengua española, Madrid: Espasa, part III, pp. 175-268.

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 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 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.
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 ).

written

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.

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 preparation by attending lectures are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the academic year and at the beginning of the second semester.