Syllabus

Spanish II: Academic Writing

Code
GSP2YT
Points
6 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Spanish (SPA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Spanish1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
Approved
Approved, 29 November 2022.
This syllabus is valid from 29 November 2022.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall, in Spanish, be able to:

  • reflect on basic methods used in literary and linguistic research
  • show familiarity with the formulation of scientific texts, which includes the formulation of basic issues, a critical review of previous research, a choice of method and theory utilization, as well as the design of his/her own scientifically based arguments
  • demonstrate the ability to think critically and be able to argue both orally and in writing
  • in the form of constructive response, analyze and discuss the scientific work of others by pointing out both the merits and the shortcomings of that work
  • produce his/her own shorter academic text in language that is close to being correct.

Course Content

The student reflects on different linguistics or literary methods. During the course, the student practices scientific writing in Spanish comprising the formulation of questions, critical thinking, methodology, theory and argumentation. He/she writes a short academic text in Spanish and critically examines another scientific text.
The language of instruction is Spanish.

Assessment

  • Active participation in seminars
  • Written assignments

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Seminars, written assignments - 6 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • 22.5 credits within the main field of Spanish, including the course Spanish I: Written Language Proficiency and Grammar, 7,5 credits

Other Information

This course overlaps the course code SP1049.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.