Spanish B1 (Language for Specific Purposes - Therapy Professions)

22B1623

Bachelor

Spanish, German

5.0

winter- and summerterm

winter- and sommerterm

1 semester

Special features of the module

This module is supported by the Spanish department's tutorial program. 

The tutorial program is run by Native speakers who study at the university and come from different countries in the Spanish-speaking world.

Students on this module are entitled to free additional Spanish lessons, which offer support in learning Spanish and at the same time promote cultural exchange. Individualized exercises in grammar, pronunciation and speaking are made possible. 

The tutorial takes place in small groups, which makes it very effective and intensive, and can take place online or in person. 

The module Spanish B1 aims at preparing students for the study abroad semester and, if applicable, for the internship abroad. The entire Module B (Spanish B1, Spanish B2) therefore intends a comprehensive linguistic, intercultural and economic study of the Spanish language area. In addition to Spain, selected countries and regions of Latin America play a central role.

Teaching and learning outcomes

• Extension and deepening of grammatical knowledge (passive voice, subjunctive, conditional, conditional clauses) 
• Introduction to the general technical language of the therapy professions 
• Reading and reproduction of authentic professional texts 
• Description of problem areas 
• Research and presentation of current therapy-related topics

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

The hours used in the instructor-led learning field are instructional hours.

• Portfolio exam

The portfolio examination comprises a total of 100 points and consists of two written examinations (40 minutes each), a presentation and an oral examination. The respective written exam (40 minutes each) is weighted with 25 points. The presentation is weighted with 30 points and the oral examination with 20 points. (Elements: K40 + K40 + PR + M; Points: 25 + 25 + 30 + 20).

Portfolio Exam:

• Presentation: approx. 5-15 minutes
• Oral examination: see general part of the examination regulations
• Written examinations: see valid study regulations

The requirements will be specified in the respective concrete course.

Solid knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary of general Spanish (Spanish A2 (advanced course) or passed placement test for level B1 or higher.

Competency-based learning outcomes

Knowledge Broadening

Students can understand authentic texts on therapeutic or health-related topics, reproduce them in linguistically correct form and describe problem areas. They can independently research and present topics.

Knowledge deepening

Knowledge of general and specialist vocabulary is expanded. Students are able to integrate technical terms into their communication.

In addition, more complex grammatical, syntactic and idiomatic structures enable them to become increasingly confident in technical contexts.

Knowledge Understanding

Students are able to report on current issues and trends of professional relevance in the Spanish-speaking world and explain their connections.

They also develop a broader understanding of the cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world in both a general and specialist context.

Students can distinguish and use technical terms in the foreign language. can distinguish and use technical terms in the foreign language. 

They can understand subject-specific contexts relatively independently and write specialist articles, business letters and reports effectively in Spanish

Academic Innovation

Students are able to independently research, analyze and present specific topics of relevance to society as a whole.

Communication and Cooperation

Students are able to communicate relatively confidently in the foreign language in subject-specific and university-specific contexts.

They can communicate appropriately with foreign colleagues in the foreign language. 

They can respond to queries (on specialist topics) and lead a discussion.

By learning the cultural characteristics of the respective language area and using extended vocabulary, students will be able to communicate relatively appropriately. 

They develop a sensitivity for the connections between language and culture, which enables better intercultural communication.

Students are familiar with physiotherapy terminology.

They have a good assessment of their own language skills and know how to improve them if necessary.

They develop a better understanding of specialized literature and are better prepared for future participation in Spanish-language professional discussions and conferences.

The skills they acquire provide students with better opportunities for entering professional life.

This module promotes competencies for internationalization of students and the program. It provides preparation for a potential internship in a Spanish-speaking country.

In addition, the module promotes an understanding of Spanish technical literature. Thus, students can also use Spanish technical literature in further modules to present and substantiate the current state of knowledge.

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