Duration
Theory : 30h Th
Practice : 45h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Theory : Anne-Cécile Druet
Practice : Anne-Cécile Druet
Substitute(s)
Theory : Nicolas Licata
Practice : Nicolas Licata
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
Spanish language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Study of Spanish grammar and practice with four linguistic activities: reading, oral comprehension, writing and conversation.
Theory
Study of Spanish grammar and practice of the four language skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and conversation.
Practice
Study of Spanish grammar and practice with four linguistic abilities: reading, oral comprehension, writing and conversation.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course is intended to improve knowledge of Spanish morphosyntax and to develop the communication skills acquired during the first year. By the end of the course, students should be able to apply and explain grammar rules, and their communication skills should be equivalent to C1 level in the common European framework of reference.
Theory
The course aims to deepen the study of Spanish morphosyntax and to strengthen the communicative skills acquired during the first year of language learning.
By the end of this course, the student should be able to apply and explain the grammar rules covered in class, and their communicative competence should reach level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
Practice
This course is intended to improve knowledge of Spanish morphosyntax and to develop the communication skills acquired during the first year. By the end of the course, students should be able to apply and explain grammar rules, and their communication skills should be equivalent to C1 level in the common European framework of reference.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Mastery of elementary morphosyntax and basic vocabulary. The Spanish Language I certificate or diploma is, therefore, compulsory.
Theory
A solid command of basic morphosyntax and foundational vocabulary is required. As such, a diploma or certificate from the Spanish Language I course is mandatory.
Practice
Mastery of elementary morphosyntax and basic vocabulary. The Spanish Language I certificate or diploma is, therefore, compulsory.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The Spanish II course is divided as follows: one hour of theory (flipped classroom method) and two hours of practical work in small groups. Some of the practical work will be completed at home. These three hours are compulsory. One additional hour (reinforcement) will also be organised. This is optional, but highly recommended.
Language and grammar practice is compulsory, as is translation, written exercises and active participation in class.
TI students are only required to follow the theory course.
Theory
The Spanish Language II course is structured as follows: one hour of theoretical instruction and two hours of practical sessions (TP) in small groups each week. Part of the work related to the practical sessions must be completed at home. Attendance at all three weekly hours is mandatory. After two unexcused absences from the practical sessions, each additional absence will result in a penalty to the grade for that part of the course: a third absence will deduct one point, a fourth absence two points, and so on.
An additional hour-alternating between conversation practice and language reinforcement-is offered each week. This session is optional but strongly recommended.
Language and grammar practice is compulsory, as is translation, written exercises and active participation in class.
TI students are only required to follow the theory course.
Practice
The Spanish II course is divided as follows: one hour of theory (flipped classroom method) and two hours of practical work in small groups. Some of the practical work will be completed at home. These three hours are compulsory. One additional hour (reinforcement) will also be organised. This is optional, but highly recommended.
Language and grammar practice is compulsory, as is translation, written exercises and active participation in class.
TI students are only required to follow the theory course.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
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Theory
Blended learning
Further information:
Learning activities will take place primarily in person, although some online sessions are also planned. As part of the UNIC European University alliance, we will be piloting a virtual language tandem project during the 2025-2026 academic year, with students from Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Since this is still an experimental project, the initiative will be limited this year to a small number of students on a voluntary basis. The additional work completed as part of this tandem may be taken into account in the course grading, depending on the participating student's attendance and diligence.
Practice
Blended learning
Additional information:
Blended learning
Recommended or required readings
Mandatory reading will be given during the practical work sessions.
Theory
Mandatory reading will be given during the practical work sessions.
Practice
Mandatory reading will be given during the practical work sessions.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
January exam session
- In-person
written exam
May-June exam session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
August-September exam session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Exam(s)
All sessions
- In person
written AND oral evaluations
Additional explanations:
January session: a non-exempting but compulsory written evaluation is organised.
Duration: 3.5 hours, including 2 hours for the grammar evaluation (for all students) and 1.5 hours for evaluation of the practical work for relevant students (except TI)
Grade: 70% for grammar, 30% for practical work
The grade will account for 20% of the final grade (May-June session).
May-June session:
Continuous assessment (practical work) for relevant students (excluding TI): 20%
Inclusion of the grade from the January session: 20%
Written exam: 40% for everyone except TI, 80% for TI
Duration: 3.5 hours including 2 hours for evaluation of the grammar course (for all students) and 1.5 hours for evaluation of practical work for relevant students (except TI)
Grade: 70% for grammar, 30% for practical work
Only students who have received a grade of 8/20 or higher on average for the written examinations in January and June, as well as the practical work, may sit the oral exam.
A list of students admitted to sit the oral exam in June will be published after correction of the written exams from May.
Oral exam (excl. TI): 20%. The oral exam will mainly focus on the content of the practical work. A few grammar questions may also be asked
In the second session, the final grade is made up of the August written (70%) and the August oral exam (30%) for all students except TI. For TI students, the written part only covers the theory classes and represents 100% of the final grade. The evaluation will cover all content covered during the year.
The oral exam is individual and covers the content seen in grammar classes and practical work, as well as the mandatory reading covered in class, which students must develop.
Only students who have received a grade of 8/20 or higher in the written exam may sit the oral exam.
Additional explanations about the elements which will be taken into account during the oral evaluations will be given in class.
Theory
Exam(s) in session
January exam session
- In-person
written exam
May-June exam session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
August-September exam session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Exam(s)
All sessions
- In person
written AND oral evaluations
Additional explanations:
January session: a non-exempting but compulsory written evaluation is organised.
Duration: 3h30, including 2 hours for the grammar evaluation (for all students) and 1h30 for evaluation of the practical work for relevant students (except TI). The fact that the theoretical part focuses on grammar does not exempt students from writing correctly; language accuracy-including in the justification of answers-will be one of the grading criteria.
Grade: 70% for grammar, 30% for practical work
The grade will account for 20% of the final grade (May-June session).
May-June session:
Continuous assessment (practical work) for relevant students (excluding TI): 20%
Inclusion of the grade from the January session: 20%
Written exam: 40% for everyone except TI, 80% for TI
Duration: 3h30, including 2 hours for evaluation of the grammar course (for all students) and 1h30 for evaluation of practical work for relevant students (except TI)
Grade: 70% for grammar, 30% for practical work
Only students who have received a grade of 8/20 or higher on average for the written examinations in January and June, as well as the practical work, may sit the oral exam.
A list of students admitted to sit the oral exam in June will be published after correction of the written exams from May.
Oral exam (excl. TI): 20%. The oral exam will mainly focus on the content of the practical work. A few grammar questions may also be asked.
In the August session, the final grade is only made up of the August written (70%) and the August oral exam (30%) for all students, except TI. For TI students, the written part only covers the theory classes and represents 100% of the final grade. The evaluation will cover the contents of the whole year.
The oral exam is individual and covers the content seen in grammar classes and practical work, as well as the mandatory reading covered in class, which students must develop.
Only students who have received a grade of 8/20 or higher in the written exam may sit the oral exam.
Additional explanations about the elements which will be taken into account during the oral evaluations will be given in class.
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The use of artificial intelligence for written assignments that may be completed at home should be approached with caution and critical thinking. It is important to remember that artificial intelligence is not truly "intelligent" and produces numerous errors daily, including writing and translation mistakes that this course specifically aims to prevent. The use of such tools must not hinder the learning process of the Spanish language, which will be assessed without the possibility of using these technologies, both during written and oral exams as well as in continuous assessment.
Practice
Exam(s) in session
January exam session
- In-person
written exam
May-June exam session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
August-September exam session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Additional explanations:
Exam(s)
All sessions
- In person
written AND oral evaluations
Additional explanations:
January session: a non-exempting but compulsory written evaluation is organised.
Duration: 3.5 hours, including 2 hours for the grammar evaluation (for all students) and 1.5 hours for evaluation of the practical work for relevant students (except TI)
Grade: 70% for grammar, 30% for practical work
The grade will account for 20% of the final grade (May-June session).
May-June session:
Continuous assessment (practical work) for relevant students (excluding TI): 20%
Inclusion of the grade from the January session: 20%
Written exam: 40% for everyone except TI, 80% for TI
Duration: 3.5 hours including 2 hours for evaluation of the grammar course (for all students) and 1.5 hours for evaluation of practical work for relevant students (except TI)
Grade: 70% for grammar, 30% for practical work
Only students who have received a grade of 8/20 or higher on average for the written examinations in January and June, as well as the practical work, may sit the oral exam.
A list of students admitted to sit the oral exam in June will be published after correction of the written exams from May.
Oral exam (excl. TI): 20%. The oral exam will mainly focus on the content of the practical work. A few grammar questions may also be asked
In the second session, the final grade is made up of the August written (70%) and the August oral exam (30%) for all students except TI. For TI students, the written part only covers the theory classes and represents 100% of the final grade. The evaluation will cover all content covered during the year.
The oral exam is individual and covers the content seen in grammar classes and practical work, as well as the mandatory reading covered in class, which students must develop.
Only students who have received a grade of 8/20 or higher in the written exam may sit the oral exam.
Additional explanations about the elements which will be taken into account during the oral evaluations will be given in class.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
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Theory
TI students only follow the theory classes and are not involved in the practical work
Practice
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Contacts
Teacher: Anne-Cécile Druet (acdruet@uliege.be)
Teacher assistants:
-Vanessa Casanova (v.casanova@uliege.be)
-Clélia LEONARD (clelia.leonard@uliege.be)
-Emma Álvarez Hernández (Emma.AlvarezHernandez@uliege.be)
Secretaries
- (Romance languages) Ms Ariane NUSGENS 04 366 56 50
- (Modern languages) Ms Martine DELAVIGNETTE 04 366 53 96
- (Communication) Ms Evelyne LIBENS 04.366.32.86
- (Translation) Ms Sabrina DEWAR 04 366 54 66
Theory
Teacher: Anne-Cécile Druet (acdruet@uliege.be)
Substitute teacher: Nicolas Licata (n.licata@uliege.be)
Teaching assistants:
- Marta Gallego García (mgallegogarcia@uliege.be)
- Clélia Léonard (clelia.leonard@uliege.be)
- Emma Álvarez Hernández (Emma.AlvarezHernandez@uliege.be)
- Robin Hanciaux
Secretaries
- (LLR) Ms Ariane NUSGENS
- (LLM and Commul) Mr Raphaël RONDIA
- (TI) Ms Sabrina DEWAR
Practice
Teacher: Anne-Cécile Druet (acdruet@uliege.be)
Teacher assistants:
-Vanessa Casanova (v.casanova@uliege.be)
-Clélia LEONARD (clelia.leonard@uliege.be)
-Emma Álvarez Hernández (Emma.AlvarezHernandez@uliege.be)
Secretaries
- (Romance languages) Ms Ariane NUSGENS 04 366 56 50
- (Modern languages) Ms Martine DELAVIGNETTE 04 366 53 96
- (Communication) Ms Evelyne LIBENS 04.366.32.86
- (Translation) Ms Sabrina DEWAR 04 366 54 66