Advanced Studies in Latin American Varieties of Spanish Grammar (online)

Undergraduate course

ECTS credits
10
Teaching semesters
Spring
Course code
SPLA647
Teaching language
Spanish
Resources
Schedule

Course description

Objectives and Content

SPLA647 is an advanced course in Spanish phonetics and grammar with a focus on Spanish in Latin America.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the students should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student

  • has solid knowledge of Latin American language varieties of the Spanish language.

Skills:

The student

  • can use phonetical and grammatical terminology and academic reflection in the analysis of practical and theoretical issues in Latin American language
  • has further developed their language competence, especially with regard to discussing Latin American varieties of the Spanish language

General competence:

The student

  • can analyze subject matter and draw own conclusions
  • can further develop knowledge, skills and understanding through further study and working life
  • has the ability to continue with a Master's program in Spanish language and Latin American studies (after also having completed other required or elective courses).

ECTS Credits

10

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Spring

Place of Instruction

Online

Required Previous Knowledge
No formal requirements, but all teaching is in Spanish and is based on knowledge of Spanish corresponding to the courses at the 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies.

Recommended Previous Knowledge
SPLA647 is based on knowledge of Spanish corresponding to the spring courses at the 100-level in Spanish language and Latin American studies. It is an advantage to have completed both SPLA107/627 and SPLA117/637. As all teaching is in Spanish, we recommend a Spanish level of at least B1 on the CEFR-scale.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
SPLA201 (10 credits), SPLA207 (10 credits), SPLA251 (10 credits), SPLA257 (10 credits), SLAN640 (5 credits), SPLA657 (10 credits)

Access to the Course
The course is open to students with admission to UiB Videre.

Teaching and learning methods

The classes are a combination of lectures and seminars, and are held for two sessions a week for eight weeks. Instruction is shared with SPLA657.

If fewer than five students register for a course, instruction will be tailored to the number of students.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Students must attend at least 70% of the classes in order to be allowed to take the final course assessment.

There is one mandatory assignment on selected topics from the course. This must be completed within the time-limit given. There will be more information about the assignment and deadlines at the beginning of the semester. The assignment is assessed as approved or not approved.

In accordance with UiB's degree and study regulations, students are entitled to a new attempt at the assignment if it was not approved when first submitted. The assignment must be approved before the student can take the final assessment in the course. The mandatory course assignments are valid for one semester after the semester the course was taken.

Forms of Assessment
The form of assessment is a 4 hour written exam in Spanish. Both contents and language are assessed. The exam takes place in Bergen.

Grading Scale
The grading scale is A-F, where F is a fail.

Assessment Semester
Spring. There will also be given an assessment early in the fall semester for students with valid compulsory course work.

Reading List
The syllabus will be available by December 1 for the spring semester.

Course Evaluation
The teaching will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Examination Support Material
Students may use monolingual and bilingual (for example Norwegian-Spanish/Spanish-Norwegian) dictionaries. The students must bring their own dictionary to the exam and be aware of and follow the rules regarding dictionary use on exams.

Programme Committee
The program committee is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study program, and for the quality of all the subjects therein.

Course Coordinator
The programme board for Spanish Language and Latin American Studies.

Course Administrator
The Department of Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Humanities has the administrative responsibility for the course and the study program.

Course description

Contact information

Student advisor: studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Exam questions: eksamen@if.uib.no