Program Overview

Spanish Culture Course - Oral Spanish in Everyday Situations I

Course Description

The Oral Spanish in Everyday Situations I course is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the daily, social, economic, and cultural reality of Barcelona. The course offers an orientation that allows students to learn about life in Barcelona, with a focus on improving oral skills. Students will learn communicative functions and archetypal indicators of the language according to each topic, using text and audio-visual materials.

Course Details

• Duration: 45 hours
• ECTS Credits: 6
• Format: Face-to-face
• Language: Spanish
• Minimum Level of Spanish Language Required: From Beginner

Assessment System

• Attendance and participation in class: 20%
• First mid-semester examination: 40%
• Second mid-semester examination: 40%

Syllabus

• Go shopping / Go shopping
  • Communication objectives
  • Making purchases in a shop, market, fair, etc.
  • Describe and assess the product or item of clothing
  • Say how and what you want
  • Ask for and give information about the prices of food or other products
• Spanish and Latin-American cuisine. Eating tapas
  • Communication objectives
  • Ask for and give information about Spanish and Latin-American dishes
  • Ask for and give information about a dish. Order food
  • Say the names of objects and foods in a restaurant, bar or cafeteria
• Popular festivals and holidays
  • Communication objectives
  • Ask for and give information about public festivals and holidays
  • Discuss which fiesta is more/less important
• Neighbourhoods of Barcelona
  • Communication objectives
  • Locate streets, local shops, shopping centres, etc.
  • Ask for and give directions
  • Ask for and offer help
  • Ask about a specific place
• The public transport system (I)
  • Communication objectives
  • Getting around on metro, bus, bicycle, train, taxi, etc.
  • Express actions that are being carried out
• Go out at night. Go out for a drink. Go to dance
  • Communication objectives
  • Propose and recommend drinks
  • Ask what ingredients are in a drink
  • Ask for a drink or order food
• A weekend in Barcelona
  • Communication objectives
  • Propose and recommend activities
  • Describe places and establishments
  • Ask for and give information about places close to the city
• Colloquial expressions (I)
  • Communication objectives
  • Create communication situations with the expressions

Bibliography

• BARBA, C., (2004), Rutas desde Barcelona en un solo día, Barcelona, Óptima
• BONAFONT, R.- BERENGUERAS, J.R., (2004), ¿Conoces Barcelona?, Asociación Lectura Fácil, Mediterrània, Barcelona
• PAÍS, El (obra colectiva), (2002), De tapas por Barcelona, Madrid, Aguilar
• PUIG, M., (2003), Donde nunca te han llevado cuando anochece en Barcelona, Barcelona, Óptima
• PUIG, M., (2005), De compras por las tiendas más originales de Barcelona, Barcelona, Óptima
• QF (Guía), (2005), Comer, beber y divertirse, Barcelona, Guías QF? La Vanguardia

Course Fees

• General price: 546,00€
• Reduced price: 491,40€

Enrollment

Select a group and enroll. Available groups include:

• BCN - City Center: Monday, Wednesday, 14:00-15:30, 15/09//12/2025, Group: 10, Teacher: Miñano López, Julia

Information of Interest

• Courses in Spanish culture
• Diploma in Hispanic Studies
• Certificate in Hispanic Studies
• Cancellation and course changes
• Cancellation of enrollment

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