SSP20625 Spanish Linguistics III: Text (Autumn 2026)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leader:
Cecilia Alvstad
Teaching language:
Spanish
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Compulsory course in Spanish specialization in the Bachelor's Programme in Languages.

Recommended previous knowledge

Students are recommended to have passed at least 60 credits in Spanish.

Teaching semester

Bachelor's Programme in Languages (Spanish language specialization): 5. semester (autumn).

As a single course: Every autumn.

Content

The course focuses on text, and from that perspective, addresses one or more fields within Spanish linguistics, such as translation studies, language history, linguistic variation, language learning, and theories within syntax, pragmatics, and semantics.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of various fields within Spanish linguistics, for example language history, linguistic variation, language learning, translation studies, theories in syntax, pragmatics, semantics
  • has knowledge of how a scientific work is compiled with purpose, method, theory and data basis
  • knows about the linguistic features of a Spanish academic text
  • has knowledge of different types of strengths and weaknesses in a scientific work

Skills

The student

  • can reason in an advanced manner about various fields within Spanish linguistics, such as language history, linguistic variation, language learning, translation studies, theories within syntax, pragmatics, semantics
  • can read a scientific work in Spanish and describe the purpose, method, theory and data basis
  • can point out strengths and weaknesses in scientific work and make suggestions for how the work can be further developed
  • can produce well-structured and advanced oral and written texts with a broad vocabulary and varied sentence structure
  • can express themselves orally and in writing with confidence and fluency adapted to the recipient and communication situation

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is conducted online and in Spanish. Students participate in real-time, engaging in conversations and collaborating on assignments via digital platforms and tools. Attendance in the classes is not mandatory, but it is highly advantageous to attend regularly. It is assumed that students work independently and familiarize themselves with the course material posted on the learning platform. Students are encouraged to use digital tools to discuss academic questions and contribute to their own and others' improvement in the target language both during and outside of organized instruction.

Workload

Approximately. 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

A log book with documentation and reflection notes on one's own learning is delivered weekly in the learning platform, after further instructions given in the platform.

Submissions for the log book must be submitted by set deadlines.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. The required coursework must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.

Exam

Individual oral examination, duration approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

No aids allowed. All topics covered in the course may be subject to assessment.

Grading scale A-F.

The oral examination is conducted online via the learning platform.

Examiners

Two internal examiners or one internal and one external examiner.

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated in the following way:

  • Mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are processed by/in:

  • Teaching group
  • Head of Studies
  • Programme committee

Reading list

The current reading list for 2026 Autumn can be found in Leganto
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 4:30:01 AM