B.A.

(HONOURS)SPANISH

(ThreeYearFullTimeProgramme)

COURSECONTENTS
(EffectivefromtheAcademicYear20112012onwards)

DEPARTMENTOFGERMANICANDROMANCESTUDIES

UNIVERSITYOFDELHI

DELHI110007

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 Course: B.A. (Hons.) Spanish

Paper 1: Communicative Grammar

Paper 2: Language in Writing

Semester I Paper 3: Oral Expression

Paper 4: Concurrent Qualifying Language

Paper 5: Communicative Grammar

Paper 6: Language in Writing

Semester II Paper 7: Oral Expression

Paper 8: Concurrent Credit Language

Paper 9: Communicative Grammar

Paper 10: Language in Writing and Oral Expression

Semester III Paper 11: Introduction to Literature

Paper 12: Concurrent Interdisciplinary

Paper 13: Communicative Grammar

Paper 14: Language in Writing and Oral Expression

Semester IV Paper 15: Introduction to Literature

Paper 16: Concurrent Discipline Centered I

Paper 17: Language in Writing and Oral Expression

Paper 18: Introduction to Literature

Semester V Paper 19: Translation

Paper 20: Introduction to Literature

Paper 21: Translation

Semester VI Paper 22: Language for specific purposes

Paper 23: Concurrent Discipline Centered II

SEMESTER BASED UNDER-GRADUATE HONOURS

COURSES
Distribution of Marks & Teaching Hours

The Semester-wise distribution of papers for the B.A. (Honours), B.Com.

(Honours), B. Com., B.Sc. (Honours) Statistics and B.Sc. (Honours) Computer
Science will be as follows:

Type of Paper Max. Marks Theory I.A. Teaching per week

Exam.

Main Papers 100 75 25 5 Lectures

1 Tutorial

Concurrent 100 75 25 4 Lectures

Courses
1 Tutorial

Credit Courses 100 75 25 4 Lectures

for B.Sc.(Hons.)
1 Tutorial
Mathematics

Size of the Tutorial Group will be in accordance with the existing norms.
The existing syllabi of all Concurrent/Credit Courses shall remain
unchanged.
The existing criteria for opting for the Concurrent /Credit Courses shall
also remain unchanged.

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 B.A (Hons) Spanish
Semester1
Paper I Communicative Spanish (1)
Course Communicating in daily life situations / Describing daily activities / Making projects present
Description and future.
Aim: To complete Level A1 partially (Beginner Level) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading

Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, J. et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
List

Gente 1, Peris, Martin, Difusin, Madrid, 2005

Aula Internacional 1,Corpas , J et. al Ed. Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper II Language in Writing (1)
Course Punctuation and orthography. Comprehension of simple texts and answering questions on
Description them. Descriptions, guided writing, writing and answering e-mails.

Content covered will include aspects of contemporary society and culture: an understanding of
the map of Europe within the world map, political and physical geography of the Spanish-
speaking countries, major regions and cities, cuisine, leisure activities.
Aim: To complete Level A1 partially (Beginner Level) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 1, Castro F, et.al, Edelsa, Madrid, 2003

Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, M, Difusin, , Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas J, et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper III Oral Expression (1)
Course Awareness of intonation, rhythm and phonetics of the language. Reading/Listening
Description comprehension. Simple dialogues.
Aim: To complete Level A1 partially (Beginner Level) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 1, Castro, F, et.al, Edelsa, Madrid, 2003

Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, J. et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, Martin, Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas , J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper IV Concurent- Qualifying Language Course
Semester2
Paper V Communicative Grammar (2)
Course Communicating in daily life situations / Describing daily activities / Making projects present,
Description and future / Describing and narrating in the past
Aim: To complete Level A1 (Beginner Level) & to attain Level A2 (Elementary Level) partially
of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 1, Castro, F, et.al, Edelsa, Madrid, Spain, 2003

Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, M, Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas, J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper Vl Language in Writing (2)

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Course Punctuation and orthography. Awareness of criteria in evaluating writing. Comprehension of
Description simple texts and answering questions on them. Dialogues, descriptions, guided writing,
informal letters, narration.
Aim: To complete Level A1 (Beginner Level) & to attain Level A2 (Elementary Level) partially
of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 1, Castro, F et. al Edelsa, Madrid, 2003

Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, M, Ed. Difusin Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas, J et. al Ed. Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper VII Oral Expression (2)
Course Reading/Listening comprehension. Independent conversation using appropriate registers in
Description the situations outlined in Papers I and II.
Aim: To complete Level A1 (Beginner Level) & to attain Level A2 (Elementary Level) partially
of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 1, Castro F, Edelsa, et.al, Madrid, Spain, 2003

Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, Martin, Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas, J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper VIII Concurrent- Language Credit Course
Semester3
Paper IX Communicative Grammar (3)
Course Describing and narrating in the past, present and future, using complex structures. Expressing
Description opinions/feelings/objectives etc.
Aim: To complete Level A2 (Elementary Level) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 2, Castro, F, et.al. Edelsa, Madrid, 2003

Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris M, Ed. Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department
Paper X Language in Writing and Oral Expression (1)
Course Language use in the following contexts: Use of advanced syntax in guided narrative writing /
Description From completion of texts to creation of texts.
Content covered will include aspects of contemporary society and culture with the purpose of
providing a brief overview of major historical landmarks.
Participating actively in conversations and expressing ones opinion. Reading and discussing
articles and reports.
Aim: To complete Level A2 (Elementary Level ) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Nuevo Ven 2, Castro F, et.al, Edelsa, Madrid, 2003
Reading List

Recommended References and Readings:

Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, M, Difusin,Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas, J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department.
Paper XI Introduction to Literature (1)
Course A selection of literary texts with a focus on the major cultural and intellectual movements from
Descript the nineteenth century to contemporary times. The selection will include poems, plays and
ion shorter and longer narrative texts.
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 Recommended Readings and References

Novels
Ignacio Altamirano, El Zarco
Miguel Delibes, El principe destronado
Carmen Martin Gaite, Entre Visillos
Reading List
Juan Rulfo, Pedro Pramo
Plays
Antonio Buero Vallejo, Historia de una escalera.
Federico Garca Lorca, Bodas de sangre
Shorter Narrative Texts and Poetry:
Francisco J. Uriz eds. Amrica Latina cuenta
De Medardo Fraile, Cuento Espaol de Posguerra
Additional material will be supplied by the Department.
Paper XII Concurrent- Interdisciplinary Course
Semester 4
Paper XIII Communicative Grammar (4)
Course Language use in the following contexts: Formulating instructions, expressing nuances/
Description Condition hypothesis/ feelings etc. Awareness of text organization.
Aim: To attain Level B1 partially (Threshold Level) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Nuevo Ven 2, Castro F, et.al, Edelsa, Madrid, 2003
Reading List

Recommended References and Readings:

Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris M, Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas , J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department.

Paper XIV Language in Writing and Oral Expression.(2)

Course Language use in the following contexts: Awareness of text organization / Reports, essays,
Description argumentative texts.
Content covered will include aspects of contemporary society and culture with the purpose of
providing a brief overview of major historical landmarks.
Comprehension of television and radio news programmes, films in the standard target
language.
Aim: To attain Level B1 partially (Threshold Level) of the CEF

Prescribed Textbooks:
Reading List

Nuevo Ven 2, Castro F, et.al, Edelsa, Madrid, 2003

.Recommended References and Readings:
Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, M, Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas, J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department.
Paper XV Introduction to Literature (2)
Course A selection of literary texts with a focus on the major cultural and intellectual movements from
Description the nineteenth century to contemporary times. The selection will include poems, plays and
shorter and longer narrative texts.

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 Recommended Readings and References

Novels:
Ignacio Altamirano, Clemencia
Josefina Aldecoa, Historia de una maestra
Bernardo Axtaga, Esos cielos
Gabriel Garca Mrquez, La mala hora,
Reading List

Plays:
Miguel Mihura, Tres sombreros de copa.
Antonio Buero Vallejo, Tragaluz.
Rodolfo Usigli, El gesticulador

Shorter Narrative Texts and Poetry:

Adelaida Burns ed. Doce cuentistas espaoles de la posguerra.
Horacio Quiroga, Cuentos de la selva
Additional material will be provided by the Department.

Paper XVI Concurrent- Discipline Centered Course- I

Semester 5

Paper XVII Language in Writing and Oral Expression (3)

Course Development of critical thinking in writing/Essays and reports underlining salient issues/
Description Argumentative essays on issues of contemporary relevance.
Aim: To complete Level B1 (Threshold Level) of the CEF
Prescribed Textbooks:
Nuevo Ven 2, Castro F, Edelsa, Madrid, Spain, 2003
Reading List

.Recommended References and Readings:

Espaol sin fronteras, 1, Snchez Lobato, et. al. SGEL, Madrid, 1998.
Gente 1, Peris, M, Difusin, Madrid, 2005
Aula Internacional 1, Corpas, J et. al, Difusin Madrid, 2005
Additional material will be supplied by the Department.

Paper XVIII Introduction to Literature (3)

A selection of literary texts with a focus on the major cultural and intellectual movements from
the nineteenth century to contemporary times. The selection will include poems, plays and
shorter and longer narrative texts.
Aim: To complete Level B1 of the CEF

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 Recommended Readings and References:

Novels
Leopoldo Alas Clarin , La Regenta (1)
Benito Prez Galds, Doa Perfecta
Ernesto Sbato, El tnel
Carlos Fuentes, Las buenas conciencias.
Reading List

Plays
Jos Joaqun Fernndez Lizardi, Todos contra el payo
Jos Zorilla, Don Juan Tenorio

Shorter Narrative Texts and Poetry

Mariano Jos de Larra, Artculos de Costumbre.
Rubn Daro, Azul
Jorge Luis Borges, Historia universal de la infamia
Cuentos (1940-1960), Colecciones Castalia
Additional material will be provided by the Department

Paper XIX Translation (1)

Course Introducing the student to the techniques of translation; texts from the field of the social
Description sciences, newspapers, journals and contemporary literature will be selected for translation
practice from Spanish into English/Hindi and vice versa.

Recommended Readings and References:

Reading

Collins Dictionary English Spanish; Spanish English, 7th Edition, 2003. Diccionario de la
List

lengua espaola, vigsima segunda edicin, 2001

Additional material will be provided by the Department

Semester 6

Paper XX Introduction to Literature (4)

Course A selection of literary texts with a focus on the major cultural and intellectual movements from
Description the nineteenth century to contemporary times. The selection will include poems, plays and
shorter and longer narrative texts.
Recommended Readings and References:
Novels
Leopoldo Alas Clarin, La Regenta (2).
Juan Valera, Pepita Jimnez
Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, Sab
Ricardo Guiraldes, Don Segundo Sombra
Plays
Reading List

Duque de Rivas, Don Alvaro o la fuerza del sino.

Jorge Ibargengotia, Clotilde en su casa.
Salvador Novo, La culta dama
Shorter Narrative Texts and Poetry:
Manuel Rivas, Qu me quieres, amor?
Antonio Machado, Antologa Potica
Mario Vargas Llosa, Los cachorros, Los jefes
Octavio Paz, Ladera Este
Francisco Umbral, Amar en Madrid
Additional material will be provided by the Department

Paper XXI Translation (2)

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Course Introducing the student to the techniques of translation; texts from the field of the social
Description sciences, newspapers, journals and contemporary literature will be selected for translation
practice from French into English/Hindi and vice versa.

Reading Recommended Readings and References:

List Collins Dictionary English Spanish; Spanish English, 7th Edition, 2003. Diccionario de la
lengua espaola, vigsima segunda edicin, 2001
Additional material will be provided by the Department

Paper XXII Language for Specific Purposes

Course Introducing the student to the specific use of language in the field of commerce, business and
Description tourist trade: commercial and official letter writing, vocabulary related to hotel, banking and
tourist sectors.

Recommended Readings and References:

Reading

Hablemos de negocios, Sabater, M.L.et.al, Alhambra Longman, Madrid, 1997

List

El espaol en el hotel, Concha Moreno, et.al, Sociedad General, Madrid, 2001

Paper XXIII Concurrent- Discipline Centered Course- II