Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description SP108 is predominantly conducted through Spanish and it is offered to beginner students who have already completed the course content of Spanish Language 1. The purpose of this module is to consolidate and develop further students’ language and cultural competence with particular emphasis on honing productive skills. It will build up on the basic foundations acquired previously to allow students to communicate in a wider range of daily life topics and to relate events from the past. Throughout the semester, students will perform individual and collaborative work to enhance their confidence and competence in spoken and written production as well as interaction in the target language. Students will be guided in the development of life-long learning strategies and they will be expected to look for Spanish language and culture learning opportunities during their independent learning time, actively engage in these activities and report on them using the target language. In doing so, the module will also nurture the development of a range of transferable and life-long learning skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding, orally or in writing, of sentences, frequently used expressions and short messages concerning everyday situations and past events and experiences (e.g. personal and family information, home and neighbourhood, routines, leisure, shopping, etc.) 2. Draw on lexical and grammatical features of the target language at beginners level to interact orally or in writing. 3. Describe in simple terms aspects pertaining everyday life (present and past) using phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors (e.g. and, but, because, etc) 4. Produce sentences that are largely orthographically correct. 5. Communicate orally in simple routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. 6. Demonstrate the acquisition of life-long learning strategies that will allow the student to further develop independently her/his Spanish language and culture competence. 7. Make effective use of digital tools and resources for language learning and language use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
OverviewStudents will engage in a variety of comprehension, production and interaction activities, both individually and collaboratively to develop their proficiency in the target language. Students will work on the use of grammar and vocabulary in context and explore essential notions about the target cultures as they arise in the context of the selected themes. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own language learning by looking for language learning opportunities and engaging in language practice beyond the synchronous sessions. This module is organised around weekly timetabled synchronous meetings in which students both as a class and in small groups will engage in communicative practice. Specific individual and group activities are required to be completed in a timely fashion before the weekly meeting to maximize learning during the session and after the session to consolidate and elaborate on the material covered in class. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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