Spanish: Reading Comprehension (CEFR B1) (3cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having successfully completed the course the student will be able
1) to read short texts related to their subject of study
2) to acquire knowledge of strategies of reading comprehension
3) to use the strategies in solving problems arising from difficult vocabulary or complex grammar
4) to achieve the level B1 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Execution methods

Individual reading, discussion in small groups and in a whole-class format, some pair work. In class exercises 36 h.

Accomplishment methods

Homework (reading and summary writing), regular class attendance, participation in small groups and class discussions, oral or written presentations or final exam.

Content

Development of the ability to grasp the main ideas of a text, analyze and present them clearly orally or/and in writing, vocabulary development, development of the reading strategies appropriate to each type of text and development of the ability to decipher complex syntactical and grammatical structures.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/fail based on completion of the work for the course.

Qualifications

XESP0001-4 Spanish 1-4 or equivalent, i.e. high school Spanish.