Spanish Language for Audiovisual Communication
Code: 105001Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communication | FB | 2 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Jessica Córdoba Marín
- Email :
- jessica.cordoba@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Erica Carriet Valiente
- Matthias Ulrich Raab
- Jessica Córdoba Marín
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
A native level is necessary to be able to follow the subject (C1-C2).
Objectives
The purpose of this subject is to improve the ability of analysis and production of texts for the media both in their oral and written variety. At the end of the course, students should know the main characteristics of a series of textual models, which will allow them to apply this knowledge to the composition of texts in Spanish.
Learning outcomes
- CM21 (To demonstrate the capacity to use inclusive Spanish in communication.) To demonstrate the capacity to use inclusive Spanish in communication.
- CM23 (To effectively construct narratives and use audiovisual discourse in Spanish, taking into account its impact on the construction of gender relations.) To effectively construct narratives and use audiovisual discourse in Spanish, taking into account its impact on the construction of gender relations.
- KM27 (To identify critical reasoning about the universal power of language, in general, and the Spanish language, in particular.) To identify critical reasoning about the universal power of language, in general, and the Spanish language, in particular.
- SM28 (To apply a range of discursive resources at both a grammatical and expressive level.) To apply a range of discursive resources at both a grammatical and expressive level.
- SM30 (To formulate grammatically correct and rhetorically effective phrases in audiovisual products in Spanish, respecting inclusive language.) To formulate grammatically correct and rhetorically effective phrases in audiovisual products in Spanish, respecting inclusive language.
- SM32 (To use linguistic resources in oral presentations and written texts in Spanish without resorting to sexist or discriminatory uses.) To use linguistic resources in oral presentations and written texts in Spanish without resorting to sexist or discriminatory uses.
Contents
Topic 1. Orality and writing in texts of the audiovisual communication. Expressions of oral language and written language in different media. Linguistic resources for the elaboration of texts. Norm and use. Some of the normative problems of Spanish. Lexicon and punctuation.
Topic 2. The textual units: statements and paragraphs. Constituents of the statement, concordance and order of words. Paragraph types. Use of connectors and referential elements.
Topic 3. Procedures of textual creation. Linguistic and extralinguistic factors: variation and creativity. Denotation and connotation.
Topic 4. Articulatory characteristics of the vowel and consonant sounds of Spanish. Structure of the syllable and pronunciation problems. The prosodic features: speed of elocution, pauses and distribution of the accents in the statement. Melodic patterns and sentence modality in Spanish. Strategy of emphasis in oral language: order of words, volume of voice, silences.
Topic 5. The oral presentation. Linguistic resources for oral presentations. Preparation of oral interventions. Oral resources for oral presentation. Non-verbal communication.
The content of the subject will be sensitive to aspects related to the gender perspective and the use of inclusive language.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory classes | 15 | 0.6 | |
| Tutorials | 8 | 0.32 | |
| Classroom practices and seminars | 37.5 | 1.5 | CM21, CM23, SM28, SM30, SM32 |
| Reading, analysis and synthesis of texts and documents, preparation and realization of papers | 89.5 | 3.58 | KM27 |
The calendar will be available on the first day of class. Students will find all information on the Virtual Campus: the description of the activities, teaching materials, and any necessary information for the proper follow-up of the subject.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice of analysis and production of written language samples | 25 % | 0 | 0 | CM21, CM23, KM27, SM28, SM30, SM32 |
| Mandatory reading comprehension test | 10 % | 0 | 0 | KM27 |
| Written test on the theoretical and descriptive contents of the course | 40 % | 0 | 0 | KM27 |
| Practice of analysis and production of oral language samples | 25 % | 0 | 0 | CM21, CM23, KM27, SM28, SM30, SM32 |
Continuous Assessment
Students must complete the following assessments throughout the course:
- Written language analysis and production exercises (25%)
- Oral language analysis and production exercises (25%)
- Reading comprehension test on mandatory readings (10%)
- Written exam on theoretical and descriptive course content (40%)
The specific characteristics of each exercise will be detailed during the course and can be consulted on the Virtual Campus. To pass the course, students must achieve a final grade of 5 or higher. The final grade will be calculated using the percentages indicated above. Students will receive a grade of \"Not Assessable\" if they have submitted less than 30% of the assessment activities. Those who have completed more than 30% will be graded according to the established weighting.
Resit Exam
Students who do not reach a final grade of 5 may take the resit exam, provided they have completed at least two-thirds of the assessment activities. Additionally, to be eligible for the resit, students must have obtained a minimum average grade of 3.5. Recovery exam only allows to reach a 5 on the final evaluation score.
Single Assessment
Students must complete the following assessments:
- Written language analysis and production exercises (25%)
- Oral language analysis and production exercises (25%)
- Reading comprehension test on mandatory readings (10%)
- Written exam on theoretical and descriptive course content (40%)
The date for the theoretical exams and submission of exercises will be announced on the Virtual Campus at the beginning of the course.
The conditions for passing and resitting the course are the same as those for students following continuous assessment.
Non-Assessable
Following point 9 of Article 266 of the UAB Academic Regulations, if it is determined that the student has not provided sufficient evidence to be evaluated, the subject will be classified as non-assessable.
Warnings
Spelling mistakes, as well as errors in punctuation, morphosyntax, and vocabulary, will be penalized with -0.2 points each. If there are more than 15 mistakes or grammatical errors, the test will be graded with a 0 and must be retaken during the resit period. Students may only resit a maximum of two assessments (out of the four total).
If a student commits any irregularity (copying, plagiarism, identity fraud, publishing assessment activities on any platform outside the UAB, use of artificial intelligence, etc.), the corresponding assessment will be graded with a 0. If multiple irregularities occur, the final grade for the course will be 0.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted in this course unless explicitly authorized by the teaching staff. Any work containing AI-generated content will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will receive a 0, with no possibility of resit, or may result in more severe sanctions in serious cases.
Bibliography
The content of this subject will be sensitive to aspects related to the gender perspective.
Basic bibliography
- ALCOBA RUEDA, Santiago. (coord.) (2009). Lengua, Comunicación y Libros de Estilo. Barcelona. Publicación electrónica: http://dfe.uab.es/dfeblog/salcoba/files/2009/07/libro-estilo.pdf
- ÁLVAREZ, Miriam (1994) Tipos de escrito II: Exposición y argumentación, Madrid: Arco/Libros (Cuadernos de lengua española 15).
- BRIZ, Antonio (coord.) (2008): Saber hablar, Madrid: Instituto Cervantes-Aguilar.
- BUSTOS, Alberto. Blog de Lengua. Disponible en https://blog.lengua-e.com/alberto-bustos/
- FUENTES RODRÍGUEZ, Catalina (2007): La argumentación lingüística y sus medios de expresión, Madrid: Arco/Libros.
- HERNÁNDEZ GUERRERO, José Antonio y María del Carmen García Tejera (2004): El Arte de hablar: manual de retórica práctica y de oratoria moderna, Barcelona: Ariel.
- MAS MANCHÓN, Lluís. (2017). «Competencias documentales, textuales y enunciativas para un nuevo profesional de la comunicación». Pragmalingüística, 25, pp. 401-415. Disponible en https://revistas.uca.es/index.php/pragma/article/view/2499
- MONTOLÍO, Estrella (dir.) (2014): Manual de escritura académica y profesional. Barcelona: Ariel.
- REAL ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA (2019): Libro de estilo de la lengua española: según la norma panhispánica, Madrid: Planeta.
- REGUEIRO, M.ª Luisa y SÁEZ, Daniel M. (2013): El español académico. Guía práctica para la elaboración de textos académicos. Madrid, Arco/Libros.
- SÁNCHEZ LOBATO, Jesús (coord.) (2006): Saber escribir, Madrid: Instituto Cervantes-Aguilar.
Specific bibliography
Throughout the course, the mandatory and complementary bibliographic references fundamental for the follow-up of the course will be provided.
Software
No specific software is required.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 4 | Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEM) Seminars | 41 | Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEM) Seminars | 42 | Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEM) Seminars | 43 | Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |