Reading and Writing Spanish - Advanced 1

  • Online
  • $600

At this level you can understand a wide range of longer text and recognize implicit meaning, but still need to develop the use of more complex sentence structure using all tenses appropriately and proper use of connectors and cohesion devices. You will work on the use of all Spanish past tenses, subjunctives and other grammar content through powerful written conversational activities such as debates, presentations, cultural discussions, music, literature, and small group work using authentic materials.

Before registering, please take our self-assessment to determine your level.

Course outline

At this level you can understand a wide range of longer text and recognize implicit meaning, but still need to develop the use of more complex sentence structure using all tenses appropriately and proper use of connectors and cohesion devices. You will work on the use of all Spanish past tenses, subjunctives and other grammar content through powerful written conversational activities such as debates, presentations, cultural discussions, music, literature, and small group work using authentic materials.

Learner outcomes

  • develop fundamental writing and reading skills that help to improve your Spanish language proficiency
  • reflect on cultural issues and apply your Spanish language skills to real-life situations
  • communicate across linguistic and cultural boundaries

Course structure

Each course consists of nine units; each unit is to be completed in one week. The units focus on real intercultural topics and review of grammar points. All courses contain a variety of readings from authentic sources, grammar explanation with practice, glossaries, idiomatic expressions, and interactive activities in forums, wikis, and others. Reading and Writing Spanish online courses are designed so you can interact with and learn from your online classmates and your instructor. We expect that students will require at least 3-4 hours per week to complete the activities. However, if good discussions are under way, you may spend extra time.

Topics to be covered in this course (Temas):

  • La Era de las Comunicaciones
  • La sabiduría Inca
  • Es que somos muy pobres
  • El otro milagro de los andes
  • Evo Morales y el cambio climático
  • Quetzalcóatl y el dios del maíz
  • La Era del Saber
  • El Libertador
  • Galeano

Grammar topics to be covered in this course (Gramatica):

  • Género y número
  • Relativos
  • Futuro simple compuesto y perfecto
  • Usos de subjuntivo, indicativo e infinitivo
  • Condicional simple y compuesto
  • El pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
  • El pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo
  • Contraste entre los tiempos del pasado
  • Revisión

Expected effort

Expect to spend two to three hours per week on your course.

Requisites

An upper intermediate level of Spanish or equivalent is required for this course.

Course format

The format of this course is 100% online.

About online learning

Our Reading and Writing courses are purpose-built for online learning using UBC instructional design resources and tools.

Online courses are hosted on the intuitive learning management platform Canvas. Every week, your instructor releases a new module or lesson. Each lesson might include materials such as class notes, readings, links to articles, videos and practice exercises. You may also be asked to post on discussion boards and submit assignments.

Your instructor is there to provide you feedback on your work, and guide online forum discussions. Some may hold virtual office hours. You can also communicate with your instructor through Canvas.

Expect to spend two to three hours per week on your course - you do get out what you put in! You can log in anytime day or night. Some courses, however, might include exercises and assignments with deadlines. Materials will be available for two weeks after the course ends, after which time you will no longer be able to access the course.

We will send you instructions on accessing Canvas before your first class.

Learn more about online learning at UBC Extended Learning.

Available sessions

Available course sessions
Start date Sessions Days Time Format Tuition Description
1 sessions - - Online $600

Related courses

How can we help?

We’re here to answer your questions, discuss learning options and provide insights, recommendations and referrals.  

Facebook The logo for the Facebook social media service. Instagram The logo for the Instagram social media service. Linkedin The logo for the LinkedIn social media service. Twitter The logo for the Twitter social media service. Youtube The logo for the YouTube video sharing service. RSS The symbol to indicate an RSS feed. Arrow An arrowhead pointing to the right Arrow, right to bracket An arrowhead pointing to the right, into a bracket character. External Link An arrowhead pointing up and to the right, from inside a box Bars Three horizontal bars. Books Three book spines, viewed head-on, one leaning. Calendar A monthly calendar page. E-commerce Cart A shopping cart Checkmark A checkmark character Chevron A chevron character pointing to the right Checkmark A checkmark character inside a solid circle Cost A dollar sign inside a solid circle Info An 'i' character inside a solid circle Play An arrowhead pointing to the right inside of a solid circle User A silhouette of a person inside a solid circle Envelope A closed envelope Certificate A document with an award pinned to it Pen A document with a pen beside it Filter A funnel / filter silhouette Laptop Computer An open laptop computer with a blank screen Location Pin A map location pin Search A magnifying glass Minus A minus sign News A folded newspaper Plus A plus symbol indicating more or the ability to add Quote, left An opening quotation character Alert An exclamation point inside a solid triangle User A silhouette of a person Close The character 'X'