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Open University Unit, Languages and Faculties Unit

Languages Unit

Deutsch - German
Faculty: Languages Unit
Subject code: OPU002
Der Deutschkurs zielt auf die Bedürfnisse derjenigen ab, diese Sprache lernen möchten, um ihre Studien auf internationalem Levels fortzusetzen. In these first Stufe lernen die Schüler den Grundwortschatz zu folgenden Themen: Begrüßung, Identifizierung, Farben, Fahrpläne, Zahlen, Alphabet. Dadurch werden die Schüler in der Lage sein, zu sprechen, zu schreiben, zu lesen and zu verstehen sowie zuzuhören und zu verstehen.
Hours of choice
Martes 08:00-09:00 Miércoles 08:00-09:00
2 credits

French
Faculty: Languages Unit
Subject code: OPU001
Peut comprendre and utiliser des expressions familières et quotidiennes ainsi que des phrases très simple dans des situations concrètes. Peut se présenter et poser des questions sur sa vie, par example sur son lieu de résidence, sa famille, ce qu'il aime et n'aime pas, etc. et peut répondre à ces questions. Peut communiquer de manière simple si l'interlocuteur parle lentement et clairement et s'il fait sa part du work.
Hours of choice
Lunes 11:00-12:00 Jueves 11:00-12:00
2 credits

Italian
Faculty: Languages Unit
Subject code: OPU005
Il corso è rivolto a persone who does not know the Italian language or who does not have a superficial knowledge. Verranno studiati i principi di base della grammatica Italiana con un approccio mirato a persone di lingua spagnola, attraverso correlazioni con la lingua spagnola. In addition, if we study the basis of the conversation to be able to manage everyday situations and read them, we will understand them simply.
Hours of choice
Martes 18:00-19:00 Miércoles 18:00-19:00
2 credits

Kichwa
Faculty: Languages Unit
Subject code: OPU003
Kay kichwa shimi yachakuypi, yachakukkunaka imashina kichwa shimi awariymanta, A1 pataymantapishmi yachakunkakuna. Kay yuyay awariykunaka paykunapa kawsaypimi rurachichunmi kan. Kichwa yachakuypi yachakukkunaka yuyaykikunata, rimaykunata, napaykunata, minchayaykunata, ayllumanta, wasimanta, maypi kawsashkamantapashmi sapi shimikukunawan hamutankakuna. Kay yachayka yachakukkuna yuyaykikunata, ayllullaktapi kimirishpa uchilla rimaykunata killkachunmi kan, kichwa shimi yachachiyka castellano shimipi kichwa shimipipash imashina awariykunata rimaytapash shimpapurashpa, chikanyaypi rikchapipash kimirishkami kan. Shinallata punchanta rimaypi mutsurik mushuk shimikunatapashmi yachakuypi, sapalla llamkaypipash yachakun.
Hours of choice
Martes 12:00-13:00 Jueves 12:00-13:00
2 credits

Mandarin - Putonghua
Faculty: Languages Unit
Subject code: OPU006
Chinese is the third most widely spoken language after English and Spanish, and its native speakers are primarily concentrated in China. As the Chinese economy grows and its international influence increases, more and more countries and regions are choosing Chinese as one of their foreign language programs, aiming to enhance their students' competitiveness in cooperation with China. This Chinese as a Foreign Language program is aimed at native Spanish-speaking students who wish to learn about Chinese culture and acquire basic Chinese communication skills. The course will be based on Chinese culture and will aim to help students with no prior knowledge of Chinese acquire pinyin, tones, and basic Chinese writing skills. Unlike Spanish, Chinese has four tones and one neutral tone, and different tones indicate different characters, signifying different meanings. Therefore, emphasis will be placed on practicing tones. After acquiring reasonably good Chinese pronunciation, daily communication will be the primary focus of this course. The vocabulary, grammar, and phrases in the course will be chosen based on the situations Ecuadorian students are most likely to encounter in their daily lives. With the active cooperation and commitment of the students, the course objectives will be achieved by the end of the program.
Hours of choice
Lunes 09:00-10:00 Miércoles 09:00-10:00
2 credits

Portuguese
Faculty: Languages Unit
Subject code: OPU004
The discipline of Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PLE) is designed for beginners who wish to acquire basic communication skills in Portuguese. With a special focus on Brazilian culture, the course offers a rich linguistic and cultural immersion, allowing students to develop the confidence necessary to interact in everyday situations.
Hours of choice
2 credits