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Overview

A continuation of SPAN131, further developing skills in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking Spanish for students with some basic knowledge of the language.

Are you interested in building upon previous basic Spanish skills while also learning about Hispanic culture? With over 400 million native speakers worldwide, Spanish is truly a world language, and the ability to communicate in a second language will distinguish you from other graduates. As an advanced beginners paper, all you need is your interest, enthusiasm and energy; we can do the rest. Some previous knowledge required.

About this paper

Paper title Introductory Spanish 2
Subject Spanish
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
SPAN 101 or SPAN 131
Restriction
SPAN 102 or SPAN 231 or any other more advanced Spanish language paper
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students should choose the level of paper appropriate to their knowledge of the language. Students may be moved to a higher or lower level of language paper at the discretion of the Programme Co-ordinator. You may be able to take this paper without the prerequisite if you can demonstrate the required ability. Use the special permission process to apply to do this; please proceed through the application process to reach the window for Special Permission. Please list any qualifications you have gained e.g. NCEA, and years studied, as well as a note of any other exposure to this language. This request together with any documentation you provide or request for the transfer of credit(s) will then be submitted for approval.
Eligibility
Students with previous Spanish-language experience should contact the Spanish programme to determine the appropriate level for their studies.
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Associate Professor Tiffany Trotman

Paper Structure
This paper is divided into five units, each of which introduces aspects of Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
Teaching Arrangements

There will be 4 hours of lectures per week.

Textbooks

Blitt, Mary Ann, and Margarita Casas. Exploraciones (with MindTap) 3rd edition, published 2020.

Course outline
View the course outline for SPAN 132
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge-based outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of introductory Spanish grammatical structures
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the varied cultural perspectives within the Hispanic world
Skills-based outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an ability to perform basic linguistic tasks (reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language)
  • Demonstrate increased self-confidence and risk taking with basic linguistic tasks
  • Demonstrate an ability to express oneself creatively in simple written and oral tasks in the target language

Overview

A continuation of SPAN131, further developing skills in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking Spanish for students with some basic knowledge of the language.

Are you interested in building upon previous basic Spanish skills while also learning about Hispanic culture? With over 400 million native speakers worldwide, Spanish is truly a world language, and the ability to communicate in a second language will distinguish you from other graduates. As an advanced beginner's paper, all you need is your interest, enthusiasm and energy; we can do the rest. Some previous knowledge is required.

About this paper

Paper title Introductory Spanish 2
Subject Spanish
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
SPAN 101 or SPAN 131
Restriction
SPAN 102 or SPAN 231 or any other more advanced Spanish language paper
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students should choose the level of paper appropriate to their knowledge of the language. Students may be moved to a higher or lower level of language paper at the discretion of the Programme Co-ordinator. You may be able to take this paper without the prerequisite if you can demonstrate the required ability. Use the special permission process to apply to do this; please proceed through the application process to reach the window for Special Permission. Please list any qualifications you have gained e.g. NCEA, and years studied, as well as a note of any other exposure to this language. This request together with any documentation you provide or request for the transfer of credit(s) will then be submitted for approval.
Eligibility
Students with previous Spanish language experience should contact the Spanish programme to determine the appropriate level for their studies.
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Associate Professor Tiffany Trotman

Other teaching staff to be confirmed.

Paper Structure
This paper is divided into five units, each of which introduces aspects of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
Teaching Arrangements

There will be four hours of lectures per week.

Textbooks
  • Blitt, Mary Ann and Margarita Casas. Exploraciones (with MindTap) 3rd edition, published 2020.
  • Course outline

    View a sample course outline for SPAN 132.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Knowledge-based outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of introductory Spanish grammatical structures
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the varied cultural perspectives within the Hispanic world
    Skills-based outcomes:
    • Demonstrate an ability to perform basic linguistic tasks (reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language)
    • Demonstrate increased self-confidence and risk taking with basic linguistic tasks
    • Demonstrate an ability to express oneself creatively in simple written and oral tasks in the target language
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