Spanish in International Relations F Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: Spanish in International Relations F
Module code: SIRF
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
Preparing students to use the Spanish language efficiently in accordance with the requirements specified for level B1 of the European System for the Description of Languages. Training and developing the skills of understanding and creating written and oral statements, with particular emphasis on the vocabulary and linguistic structures necessary for the use of the Spanish language in diplomacy. Gaining knowledge about intercultural communication and its use in work in an international environment.
Prerequisites:
The level of the Spanish language specified in the previous semester.
Key reading:
Aragonés L., Palencia R., 2010: Gramática de uso del español. Teoría y práctica. A1-B2, Ediciones SM, Madrid. Manfredi Sánchez, J. L., Femenía Guardiola, C., 2016: La diplomacia española ante el reto digital, Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Madrid. Método de español para extranjeros Nuevo Prisma B1- B2, 2014, Edinumen. Castro F., 2020: Uso de la gramática española (inicial e intermedio), Edelsa, Madrid. Castro Viúdez F., 2009: Aprende gramática y vocabulario 1-3, SGEL, Madrid. Díez Galán, R., 2020: Spanish for Business: Español profesional, curso de español de negocios. Modelo de examen DELE B2 (Spanish Edition). Edición Kindle. Manfredi Sánchez, J. L., Femenía Guardiola, C., 2016: La diplomacia española ante el reto digital, Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Madrid. RAE, 2008: Nueva gramática de Lengua Española, RAE/ Espasa, Madrid. Siles Artés J., 2004: Historias para conversar, nivel medio, Ed. SGEL. Spychała-Wawrzyniak, M. (et al.), Descubre 3, Draco, Kraków, 2021. Thematic dictionaries. Own materials.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student understands the need to acquire knowledge about Spanish and new skills in order to communicate effectively in this language. [SIRF_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student is able to work in a group, prepare presentations together in Spanish. [SIRF_K_2]
 MS_1_K03 [4/5]
The student Is able to function in an international environment demonstrating an attitude of openness to world-outlook and cultural differences, especially towards representatives of the Spanish-speaking world. [SIRF_K_3]
 MS_1_K06 [4/5]
The student has the ability to prepare oral presentations in Spanish using the knowledge of international relations and diplomacy. [SIRF_U_1]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5]
The student correctly uses the terminology in the field of political science, administration and diplomacy and has language skills in accordance with the requirements set out for level B1 of the European System for the Description of Languages. [SIRF_U_2]
 MS_1_U10 [4/5]
The student has the ability to understand and create various types of written and oral texts, requiring systemic knowledge of the Spanish language in terms of its grammatical structures, lexis and phonetics. [SIRF_U_3]
 MS_1_U13 [4/5]
The student is able to prepare written works in Spanish with the use of knowledge in the field of international relations and diplomacy. [SIRF_U_4]
 MS_1_U09 [4/5]
The student has elementary knowledge of the processes of interpersonal and social communication in Spanish. [SIRF_W_1]
 MS_1_W19 [4/5]
The student has elementary knowledge of the processes of interpersonal and social communication in Spanish. [SIRF_W_2]
 MS_1_W19 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [SIRF_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 SIRF_K_1 SIRF_K_2 SIRF_K_3 SIRF_U_1 SIRF_U_2 SIRF_U_3 SIRF_U_4 SIRF_W_1 SIRF_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [SIRF_fs_1]
Mini lecture, talk, presentation, workshop, project, automation exercises
 45
- current preparation for classes, - preparation for assessment.
 55 Credit [SIRF_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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