SPANISH LANGUAGE

Course objectives

The aim of the course are: 1. to make students capable to communicate in Spanish in different situations within the humanities, social sciences of the information society and communication studies; 2. to make students familiar with Hispanic culture (both Spanish and Hispanic American culture) to promote awareness and interest, to fully immerse students in the Spanish; 3. to make students master of the basics of Spanish phonetics to speak properly, with right pronunciation, intonation and rhythm. In this way they could eventually work in cinema, theatre, radio and television; 4. to make students familiar with Spanish spelling and improve their writing skills in order to be able to work in the press, publishing and digital media industries.

Channel 1
MARIA LUDOVICA MALQUORI Lecturers' profile
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SERENA MANDATO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course aims to help students reach B1 level in Spanish and gain a critical awareness of contemporary Hispanic culture, with a particular focus on the languages of media and digital communication. Main topics: 1. Grammar structures and communicative functions (A2–B1 level). 2. Spanish phonetics and pronunciation 3. Vocabulary and communicative uses. 4. Reading and comprehension of authentic texts on cultural, social, and communicative topics. 5. Introduction to Hispanic and Latin American culture (society, media, traditions).
Prerequisites
There are no compulsory prerequisites, but attendance is advised to strengthen linguistic competence.
Books
Main textbook (during the lessons): Enhorabuena! di Maria Vittoria Calvi Curso y gramática de español para italófanos Niveles A1 A2 B1 B2 segunda edición, 2020 Lingue Zanichelli Supplementary material provided by the instructor.
Frequency
Attendance is strongly recommended. In-class activities facilitate achievement of the B1 level and preparation for the final exams.
Exam mode
The written exam (50%) will be completed with the support of the Spanish language assistant. Oral exam (50%) - Conversation in Spanish; - Reading and discussion of texts provided by the instructor. The assessment methods are consistent with the intended learning outcomes and aim to verify overall linguistic competence and knowledge of Hispanic culture.
Lesson mode
First Part: Focuses on acquiring grammar, vocabulary, and communicative functions from A1-A2 level up to B1. Lessons alternate between grammar instruction and in-class exercises using the textbook, aimed at expanding vocabulary and practical language use. Second Part (Oral Exam): Centers on reading texts related to students' field of study and key topics in Spanish and Latin American language and culture. All materials for the oral exam will be provided by the instructor.
  • Lesson codeAAF1199
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseCommunication, technologies and digital culture
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • CFU4