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Spanish, Language and Culture IV

Español, Lengua y cultura IV

Lecturers & Examiners: Mercedes Iturrizaga Slosiar
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:29

Abstract

Level B2 (global scale of the Europena Council). Fluency in communication and clear argumentation of written ideas.

Objective

The course aims a complementarity of the paradigm grammar/oral communication. A particular emphasis will be given to the use of tenses and moods. The cultural diversity in the different Spanish-speaking regions of the world will be emphasized. We will use original documents, among other material.

Content

We will perform a review of all tenses of indicativo and the present tense of the subjuntivo. We will also approach the past tenses of subjuntivo, undertaking subordinate sentences of different categories. Passive constructions and a review of ser/estar and prepositions are to be studied. As far as oral communication is concerned, we will take topics from our semestral reading to focus them under a personal an contemporary perspective.

Resources

Literature

We will use material created and/or adapted by the teacher (a small fee will be asked for photocopies). We will also read a novel by a contemporary Latin American or Spanish author. Details will be given at the beginning of semester. Books will be available from the beginning of semester at the bookshop “El Cóndor”, Seilergraben 43, in Zurich ( www.condorlibros.com ).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Español, Lengua y cultura IV
Lehrsprache: spanisch
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • 08.02 Date 16:15-18:00 (HG D 5.1)
2 h weekly
exercise Español, Lengua y cultura IV
Lehrsprache: Spanisch
  • Tue 19:15-21:00 (HG E 33.3)
  • 06.02 Date 19:15-21:00 (HG E 33.3)
2 h weekly

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