Spanish

Paraaprenderlenguashay queveniraLeiden
forto learnlanguagesmust youcometoLeiden
'To learn languages you must come to Leiden.'


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Language name: SpanishEspañol
Language family: Indo-European, Romance, Italo-West, Ibero-Romance, North, Central.
Region: Primarily: Spain, South- and Central America, Mexico, Phillipines, United States.


Department: Latin American languages and cultures
URL Department: http://www.tcla.leidenuniv.nl
Lecturers: M.D. Branza, M.P. van der Velden-Rodríguez, P. González


Course description: The course material is divided into 5 Modules (1 and 2 in the first year, 3 and 4 in the 2nd year, and 5 in the 3rd year). In the first modules, the focus will be on the acquisition of basic language skills, and learning of the grammar. In later modules, more attention will be devoted to communication in its proper cultural setting, writing, and editing skills.
Total duration: 5 semesters.
Course frequency: The courses are taught every year.


Speaking/Reading/Writing Year 1Year 2Year 3
Credit (in ECTS): 20164
Course hours per week: 5/742
Highest course level: 300


Class types: Tutorials, self-study, laboratory courses and computer assisted learning.
Examination types: Written assignments, oral and written exams.
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