Module: Spanish Language & Business 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Spanish Language & Business 2
Module Code	SPA1017 (ITS: SP296)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

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. Materials used in this module are mainly drawn from CEFR level B1+.

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
Assignment Completion	50	Completion of tasks set every three weeks and engagement with individual feedback provided by the lecturers
Lecture	30	Interactive synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Interactive group sessions among students and with lecturers to prepare assessment elements
Class Presentation	25	Identify and gather information about a certain topic related to business. Organise this material and prepare a group presentation accompanied by an oral commentary
Directed learning	40	Complete online exercises set. Watch Spanish materials recommended (television series, online series, Spanish news). Complete grammar exercises allocated
Independent Study	105	Further study dependent on individual areas in need of development, to be advised. A focus will be placed on exposure to aural and oral material and engagement with written production and grammar
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	21038	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Iker Erdocia Iniguez	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	Completion of tasks on a fail/pass basis	15%	n/a
Presentation	Debate with peers	40%	n/a
In Class Test	Audiovisual comprehension and written production	45%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None

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