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Spanish Lingusticis and Spanish Language III

BIBLIOGRAPHY Spanish Language III
Robles Ávila, S.; Peláez Santamaría, S.; Método 5 (C1-C2), Libro del alumno, Anaya, ISBN: 978-84-698-0637-1 + Método 5 (C1-C2), Cuaderno de ejercicios, Anaya, ISBN: 978-84-698-8724-0
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHY
Vargas Vargas, David., USO de las perífrasis verbales, Ed. Edelsa. ISBN: 978-84-7711-228-0 - Prieto, María.; Hablando en plata. Modismos y metáforas culturales. Edinumen (2011) - Barbero, Bermejo, San Vicente, CONTRASTIVA.GRAMMATICA DELLA LINGUA SPAGNOLA, 2018. CLUEB. - M.ª Ángeles Palomino, CORREO COMERCIAL, (2015) Edelsa. - Ortografía de la lengua española RAE (20103.
READING LIST FOR THE ORAL PART OF THE EXAM
For the oral exam, students are to read the following book: Andrés Trapiello, Ayer, no más, Destino/Austral.
Students must bring the book they have read (including in digital format) to the exam; it must be free of any marks or annotations.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY Spanish Linguistics B
Manuel Carrera Díaz, Grammatica Spagnola, Laterza, Bari; Materials (texts) uploaded on Dir during the course
REFERENCE WORKS: Diccionario de la Lengua Esapañola (RAE); Maria Moliner, Diccionario de uso; Diccionario Salamanca de la lengua española

For full-time students, the 12 CFU for the course are broken down as follows: 5 CFU (126 hours) of lectures and interactive teaching (active student participation cannot be measured proportionally in advance); 7 CFU (174 hours) of self-study.

The objective of the course is for the student to acquire an advanced level knowledge of Spanish, in particular of syntax. From the recognition of complex morphosyntactic structures (sentence and period syntax) to the understanding of idiomatic expressions and semantic nuances of Spanish. We will broaden our view to the dimension of the diatopic/diastratic varieties of the Iberian language, studied contrastively. The linguistic competence expected is intermediate-advanced (at least C1.1 level) of the CEFR.

Pass at 2nd year level (both Spanish Linguistics A and Spanish Language II = LINGUA SPAGNOLA II)

Lectures, exercises with case discussions. In the exercises part, students will be called upon to apply the theoretical knowledge gained during the 2nd and 3rd year. There will be individual, weekly, domestic and in-class activities, with discussion of errors and presentation of case examples.
The course is based on the material contained in the texts listed in the bibliography and extra material distributed in class or uploaded onto the DIR platform. Other activities will be carried out in class to reinforce and consolidate language skills in order to achieve the course objectives.
Students will be constantly invited to work on error, as a source of enrichment in language learning, and on language self-awareness. There will be activities with discussion of errors, presentation of exemplary cases.

Every year, a Vademécum is published on all the Dir pages of Spanish Language and Linguistics, providing detailed information on exams, appeals, DSA and compensatory measures, Erasmus, etc. It is compulsory reading for all students.
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, must contact the teacher in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Linguistics: Written examination (2:30h): 1) two open-ended questions on topics relating to Spanish morphosyntax, to be answered with linguistic precision, highlighting the key issues and providing coherent and relevant examples; 2) translation of a short text + morphosyntactic commentary (on the phenomena identified from a contrastive perspective with Italian).
The following will be assessed: theoretical understanding of the linguistic phenomenon and its formulation; accuracy of the translation; quality and precision of the analysis of the Spanish text, from a contrastive perspective. Final mark: the average of the two parts (minimum mark: 18/30 in both). An assessment will be graded as follows: 1. excellent: a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the topics covered in the course; well-developed analytical and summarising skills; excellent command of specialist vocabulary and linguistic concepts; ability to develop theoretical arguments through the rich use of relevant examples; excellent translation; 2. satisfactory: knowledge of the subject matter that is at times merely rote; appropriate and correct language; analytical and summarising skills; good use of examples in relation to a theoretical exposition; translation with some errors; 3. satisfactory: basic knowledge of the syllabus (concepts and method), but with an awareness of the methodology employed; basic and correct use of linguistic terminology; presentation of appropriate examples in the discussion; translation with several errors;
4. inadequate: if at least one of the following features is present: significant gaps in knowledge (incorrect understanding of concepts or methodology); presentation that is inconsistent or incoherent with the topics covered (inappropriate language; mere reproduction or listing of concepts or definitions, without the required conceptual links); lack of focus within the topic and the method used (with a scarcity, absence or incorrect use of examples); a translation marked by numerous errors and inaccuracies, and a failure to analyse or an incorrect analysis of most of the phenomena.
Lectorate. Written: A) (1:45h): 4–6 grammar exercises and a short composition in the target language; B) (1:45h): translation with a dictionary. Oral: assessment of language skills (comprehension/expression, including based on the compulsory reading list) according to the specified level. You must bring the book you have read (including digital versions) to the exam; it must be free of marks or annotations. To pass the written exam, you must achieve at least 18/30 in both parts (at least 60 per cent correct answers in the grammar exercises; in the translation: correct use of sentence structure and grammatical correctness of the written expression, in accordance with the specified level). If only one part is passed, the mark obtained will be valid for 12 months, during which time the remaining part must be taken. After 12 months, candidates must retake the entire written exam.
A written/oral assessment will be rated as: 1. excellent: the student is able to communicate fluently on complex topics (including those related to the readings), using a wide variety of vocabulary, morphology and syntax, and with grammatically correct usage; 2. good: versatility in the use of the language, with a variety of vocabulary, morphology and syntax, and essentially correct forms; 3. satisfactory: basic command of grammatical structures and the usage of the Spanish language, with substantially correct written work; 4. inadequate: limited knowledge of vocabulary and idioms, incorrect use of grammar (morphosyntax) and of the communicative structures and forms appropriate to the level. To pass the exam: minimum mark of 18/30 in both the written and oral components. Final mark: average of marks.
ONGOING ASSESSMENT: in-class and homework assessments on the topics covered; grammar tests (with exercises), composition tests, listening comprehension and translation.

Morphosyntax of standard Spanish, exercises in translation, expression and comprehension, oral and written.
Contrastive Spanish / Italian syntax (use of the subjunctive; criteria for selecting verb tenses in subordinate clauses; periphrases; main types of subordinate clauses; modalisation of verb tenses and implicit moods; passive forms). Analysis and translation of different textualities (mainly narrative, essay, journalistic text).
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Spanish grammar, exercises of (oral and written) expression and comprehension. Grammar contents: use and values of tenses and verbal modes; direct and indirect speech in the formal and colloquial registers; use of the subjunctive and the indicative (alternation and selection of the mode); locutions and use of modes in conditional constructions; use of modes in adversative and concessive constructions; use of modes in modal constructions; passive form and impersonal form; the expression of time relationships; locutions and use of the modes in the causal, consecutive and final clauses; periphrasis with infinity, participle and gerund; the conjecture (locutions and use of tenses). Phraseology and lexicon of special languages, depending on the translation (from Spanish to Italian and from Italian to Spanish) or drafting of various textual types: exhibition, administrative and legal texts.

Knowledge
- Refine knowledge of Spanish syntax
Skills
- being able to grasp the norm and exceptions of the Spanish language;
- Knowing how to use this knowledge in function of a good interlinguistic evaluation
- Being able to reflect on the characteristics and peculiarities of the two idioms
Transversal skills
- ability to use the manual and teaching materials offered on Dir and examined in the classroom
- ability to deal consciously and with a versatile approach with new texts
In practical terms, the student
- Understand most of the complex and long texts presented, and can often recognise their implied meaning.
- Possesses and knows how to apply the linguistic tools (verb forms, syntactic structures, lexical choices, rhetorical strategies) specific to the Spanish language for the level indicated.
- Is able to translate with grammatical accuracy and linguistic precision.
- Expresses himself/herself fluently and with a certain naturalness. Uses the language flexibly for social, professional and academic purposes. - Can produce clear, linguistically constructed and detailed texts, even on complex topics, showing, in this context, good control of textual structure, connectors and cohesive elements.

The different levels of competence, ability and knowledge that can be achieved are reflected in the assessment criteria for the examinations (see Assessment methods).