Module: Spanish Language and Business 2

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Spanish Language and Business 2
Module Code	SP296
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Iker Erdocia Iniguez Semester 2: Iker Erdocia Iniguez Autumn: Iker Erdocia Iniguez
Module Teachers	Iker Erdocia Iniguez Paula Alvarez
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None

Description

This module is designed to deepen students’ specialised language related to business in Spanish. Students will further develop their fluency, vocabulary, oral and written skills. They will also consolidate grammar structures for communication and interaction. The module seeks to introduce and understand sociocultural differences between Hispanic countries and Ireland in the area of business.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and interpret a variety of specialised document, including online texts and artefacts, from a range of socioeconomic contexts
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and control of the language system (lexical, grammatical, semantic and orthographic) by completing a number of tasks
3. Reflect on sociocultural differences between Spain and Ireland
4. Hold a debate on a relevant topic related to business with peers in which meaning is expressed and negotiated
5. Produce written material in support of or against a particular point of view in a logical and well organised manner and using appropriate vocabulary and correct grammatical structures

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Topics will cover aspects such as trade relations, entrepreneurship, business communication, marketing, bank sector, etc. Students will engage with aural and written stimuli in order to complete associated tasks. These will include interpreting an infographic, watching videos, answering questions and expressing their opinions in relation to a variety of material. Supplementary online exercises will also be used that students complete in their own time and which give automatic feedback and provide links to additional resources. The purpose of this module is to increase fluency and accuracy in speaking and writing Spanish, with a particular focus on business vocabulary. The module will build on the grammar work carried out in module SP295 by consolidating students understanding of core grammar topics and introducing new grammar elements.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Completion of tasks	20%	n/a
Presentation	Debate with peers	40%	n/a
In Class Test	Audiovisual comprehension and written production	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Editorial enClave-ELE: 0, Profesionales de los negocios (B1-B2), 9788416098163

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
INTB	Bachelor Business Studies International
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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