Spanish (minor)

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The minor in Spanish imparts fundamental knowledge of the academic study of the Spanish language, the Hispanophone literatures and the Spanish-influenced cultural area. In addition, students acquire key qualifications in language and communication competence in Spanish, which can be used in a later professional activity in areas with an affinity for language, culture and communication.

Admission requirement Language certificate

A prerequisite for successful application or enrollment is proof of proficiency in Spanish at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). You will find a list of accepted proofs below.

However, in order to be able to study successfully, it is important that you quickly develop your language skills after the start of your studies so that you can easily use Spanish at the B1 level. We support you with special language practice courses, which are exclusively taught by native speakers.

For students with a higher entry level, we offer an orientation test at the beginning of the semester. You will then receive a recommendation for suitable courses.

Accepted language certificates A2

  • School reports that provide evidence of learning the foreign language for at least 3 years. The final grade or the average grade from the final two years of language learning must be at least the equivalent of a German grade 4 (adequate).
  • Evidence of having successfully completed a language course if a final certificate was issued.
    Level A 2 
  • Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE)
    Level 1
  • Diploma de español
    Nivel A, 2A, 2 Escuela
  • telc Español
    A 2, A 2 Escuela

We would like to welcome you to the Institute of Romance Studies at the University of Kassel and would like to provide you with some important information in advance on behalf of the Spanish language practice.
A prerequisite for admission to the degree course in Hispanic Studies at the Institute of Romance Studies at the University of Kassel is proof of Spanish language proficiency at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
However, in order to be able to study successfully, it is important that you develop your language skills quickly after starting your studies so that you can easily use Spanish at level B1, both to successfully complete the individual modules of language practice and to participate in the courses of the specialist sciences. We support you in this with special language practice courses, which are known as propaedeutic courses and are taught exclusively by native speakers. Within the first winter semester, you will reach level B1 through a combination of block courses and regular weekly sessions. You can see the exact structure of this course below.
If you can already demonstrate level B1, it is possible to attend the courses of the first module of language practice directly. If you have an even higher language level, please take the placement test scheduled immediately before the start of the semester (16.10.2024 /14:00) in order to find a suitable entry point into the language practice modules.
D. León

1st block: INTENSIVE COURSE
Mon.(30.09.), Tue. (01.10.), Wed. (02.10.), Fri. (04.10.) from 8:30-10:00 + 10:15-11:45 + 13:00-14.30 hrs
Mon.(07.10.), Tue. (08.10.), Wed. (09.10.), Thu. (10.10.), Fri. (11.10.) from 8:30-10:00 + 10:15-11:45 + 13:00-14.30 hrs.

2nd block: SEMESTER ACCOMPANYING
4 SWS weekly
Mon. + Tue. 8:15-9:45 a.m.

Study contents

Spanish language practice

In the language practice courses you will learn to understand, reproduce and compose more complex text types from different areas. You will expand your basic vocabulary and the ability to use it orally in everyday situations as well as to create small presentations. In addition, you will learn strategies for translating and conveying the language by means of various texts and exercises.

Cultural studies trivium

Advanced courses focus on linguistics, literature, and regional studies. You will learn basic knowledge of the scientific study of the Spanish language. This includes topics such as the varieties of Spanish and Spanish language history and culture, Spanish literary history from the early modern period to the present, and the central historical developments in Spain or Latin America in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

Disciplines Hispanic Studies

In advanced study, you will delve even deeper into the history of the Hispanophone language area, improving your linguistic and textual skills in combination through analysis and interpretation.

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