FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Title: Written Expression & Comprehension in Spanish - I

L T P/ SW/F TOTAL
Credit Units: 2 S W CREDIT
UNITS
Course Level: UG/PG 2 - - - 2

Course Code: SPAN146

Course Objectives:

To enable students to use Set/definite expressions (idiomatic expressions) in Spanish language and express likes and dislikes. Also, students will practice
situations related to travel with ease in present, gerund as well as future tense.

Pre-requisites:

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I : At the public places 25
Descriptors/Topics
Revision of earlier semester modules Idiomatic Expressions with the verbs like
Ser/Estar/Tener/Hacer/Dar/Echar/Poner/Ir… Vocabulary related to public places Conversation at bus stop Enquiry and
conversation at railway station/airport
Module II: Likes & dislikes and other sentiments 25
Descriptors/Topics
Introduction to GUSTAR Similar verbs like Encantar/Apetecer Using Doler/Preocupar Expressing with Molestar/Dar
miedo Possessive pronouns and demonstrative pronouns Using possessive and demonstrative pronouns in dialogue
(writing/ conversation)

Module III : On-going actions 25

Descriptors/Topics
Present continuous (Gerunds) Simple present vs. Present continuous Translation (of Spanish-English; English-Spanish
texts). Practice Picture description

Module IV : Travel plans & vacations 25

Descriptors/Topics
Introduction to “IR + A + INFINITIVE FORM” Future Tense Travel Agency/ Making travel plans/ At the Airport/ At
the Hotel Writing paragraphs on fiestas/ parties/ festivals Writing essays on planning vacations, celebrations etc.
Comprehension

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete this course will be able to express their likes and dislikes and will be able to communicate in travel related situations.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: Interactive lectures, conversation and translation

The class will be taught using theory and communicative methodology. The instructor will cover the ways to think innovatively liberally and communicate.

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable: NA

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

100 - 100

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components (Drop CT HA CP Attendance
down) Written Exam

Weightage (%) 10 10 15 5
60

Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment: Nil

 Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components (Drop
down
Weightage (%)

Text & References:

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