Study Guide

Objective

Develop the basic knowledge of the language: increase vocabulary; read texts about everyday situations and work on oral skills.

Content

5-6 chapters in course literature, dialogue practice, other verbal exercises. Written exercises, homework. 2-3 essays.

Materials

Caminando 1, fourth edition.

Teaching methods

Written, oral and listening comprehension exercises.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

In order to pass the course, 75% attendance with active participation and completed assignments is required.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In order to pass the course, 75% attendance with active participation and completed assignments is required.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In order to pass the course, 75% attendance with active participation and completed assignments is required.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

If you fail any of the exams, you can retake them two more times within one year after the course ends.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can produce sentences with the help of most of the structures that we go through during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can use all structures and communicates with simple sentences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the language without a problem and can produce complex sentences.

Qualifications

Suitable prerequisites are considered course 1 (completed), or 2-3 years of first or second cycle language studies, e.g. year 7-9 or secondary school.