Spanish B2 (Language for Specific Purposes - Therapy Professions)

22B1714

Bachelor

Spanish

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The Spanish B2 module aims to prepare students for the study abroad semester and, if applicable, for the internship abroad. The entire Module B (Spanish B1, Spanish B2) therefore intends a comprehensive linguistic, intercultural and health- and society-related occupation with the Spanish language area. In addition to Spain, selected countries and regions of Latin America play a central role.

• Subject-related use of complex linguistic structures 
• Social studies of selected Latin American countries 
• Analysis and presentation of current issues concerning society and therapy 
• Leadership and participation in discussion and conversation groups 
• Examination of culturally specific values

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

The hours used in the instructor-led learning field are instructional hours.

• Portfolio exam

The portfolio examination comprises a total of 100 points and consists of two written examinations (40 minutes each), a presentation and an oral examination. The respective written exam (40 minutes each) is weighted with 25 points. The presentation is weighted with 30 points and the oral examination with 20 points. (Elements: K40 + K40 + PR + M; Points: 25 + 25 + 30 + 20).

Written examination as part of the portfolio examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations

Presentation within the scope of the portfolio examination: approx. 10-12 minutes.

Oral examination as part of the portfolio examination: see general part of the examination regulations.

The requirements will be specified in the respective concrete course.

Basic knowledge of therapeutic terminology (Spanish B1 (specialized language for therapy professions) or passed placement test for level B2 or higher).

Students will be able to perform the tasks required of them in studies and internships in Spanish-speaking countries: They can independently research, analyze, and present specific topics related to the therapy professions. They have knowledge of the health care systems and social structure as well as the cultural characteristics of selected Spanish-speaking countries.

The knowledge of technical vocabulary is expanded. In addition, increasingly complex grammatical, syntactical and idiomatic structures enable more and more confident use in technical contexts.

Students will be able to report on current issues and healthcare systems in the relevant language area and explain interrelationships. Students develop a broad and integrated understanding of technical language.

Students are able to independently research, analyze, and present specific topics of relevance to society as a whole.

The students are able to engage in the foreign language in subject-specific and university-specific contexts with relative confidence.  

They can respond to queries (on specialist topics), lead a discussion and take part in a team discussion.

By learning the cultural characteristics in the respective language area and using extended vocabulary, students are enabled to communicate relatively appropriately. 

They develop a sensitivity to the connections between language and culture that enables better intercultural communication.

The module follows on from preceding modules in which the knowledge and skills listed under "Recommended prior knowledge" are promoted.

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