FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Title: Introduction to Hispanic Culture & Language

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

Course Code: SPAN144

Course Objectives:

To enable the student to acquire the relevance of the Spanish language in today’s global context. To initiate basic conversations with greeting each other,
presenting /introducing each other using basic verbs and vocabulary. Also, enable the student to introduce family and friends

Pre-requisites:

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I : Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture and Self 20
Descriptors/Topics
A brief history of Spain, Latin America, the language, the culture…and the relevance of Spanish language in today’s
global context. Basic Vocabulary Greetings and self-introduction Introduction to alphabets Special sounds

Module II: Self Introduction 20

Descriptors/Topics
To present / introduce oneself To introduce one(s) to other(s) – Informal To introduce one(s) to other(s) – Formal
HABLAR/VIVIR/COMER ETC. Llamarse and other reflexive verbs Brief conversations and despedidas. Concept of
Number and Gender (Exceptions and exception to exceptions)

Module III : Dates, days and numbers 20

Descriptors/Topics
Concept of Definite and Indefinite Articles. Months of the years, days of the week, seasons. Counting, Colors, numbers
Introduction to Subject Pronouns

Module IV : Description of people 20

Descriptors/Topics
Introduction to SER. Some Adjectives, Nationalities, Professions Using Adjectives Phrases and Idiomatic Expression
with Ser Paragraphs on People, Family and Friends

Module V : Mood and locations and relations 20

Descriptors/Topics
Introduction to ESTAR and Hay (Directions) Phrases and Idiomatic Expression with Estar Introduction to key AR
/ER/IR ending Regular Verbs. Using verbs Ir, Venir, Querer, Tener, Hacer… Informal Letters (describing various
situations) Comprehensions Picture Description

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students who complete this course will acquire an insightful knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture and life.
• Also, they will perform a basic conversation focusing on the pronunciation to introduce them and list basic information of themselves, their family and
friends.

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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