Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module is designed to further develop proficiency in Spanish to an exit level of B2.2 with a particular focus on language use in the classroom domain. The aim is to empower the learner to use accurate and appropriate Spanish to develop comprehension, production, interaction and mediation skills in their secondary school pupils. The module also covers the use of Spanish to teach cultural awareness and intercultural competence particularly as it pertains to the Spanish-speaking world, as well as to teach Spanish vocabulary and grammar with a particular emphasis on typically challenging areas for learners including moods, tenses, and lexical combinations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Develop higher intermediate proficiency in Spanish, which includes the ability to communicate with appropriate grammar and lexical resources in a range of unrehearsed situations whether it requires producing and understanding the language, interacting with other speakers or mediating between speakers. 2. Design appropriate activities that foster the development of reception, production, interaction and mediation skills in secondary school pupils. 3. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of core aspects of Spanish grammar, vocabulary and culture and an ability to explain these through Spanish in a manner that supports learning. 4. Source and create appropriate and accurate Spanish language learning materials both digital and print at a level suitable for the junior cycle and senior cycle curricula. 5. Critically discuss issues related to assessment and feedback within the context of the secondary school level using appropriate terminology both in spoken and written Spanish. 6. Critically reflect on their own teaching and adapt it as needed by the teaching context, students’ profile (e.g., proficiency, age, motivation) and external requirements (e.g., Leaving Cert). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Language practice & language pedagogy Based on the principles of Content & Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), the purpose of this module is two-fold: (i) to improve Spanish language skills and (ii) to develop a better understanding of Spanish language pedagogy. We will cover the following areas: (1) Developing students’ own production, comprehension, interaction and mediation skills as well as designing and engaging others in activities that support these modes of communication. (2) Developing students’ own grammar as well as teaching grammar through accurate and appropriate Spanish (3) Developing students’ own vocabulary as well as teaching vocabulary through accurate and appropriate Spanish (4) Developing students’ own vocabulary as well as teaching intercultural competence through accurate and appropriate Spanish and with a thorough knowledge of cultural differences among different Spanish-speaking countries (5) Developing, adapting and using Spanish materials for and in the classroom (6) Discussing issues related to assessment and feedback. (7) Reflecting and adapting teaching style Work format This module includes weekly class meetings. Because the module will follow a flipped approach to instruction, it is essential that students complete the assigned work before each class session in order to be able to participate in class discussions. Coursework involves individual and pair/group work to complete tasks. Students will need to communicate with classmates during class sessions as well as outside our timetabled sessions in order to complete group tasks and assignments. Beyond the classroom Students are expected to practise their language skills outside the classroom, using all available resources provided by the teacher, SALIS (eg. LanguaCulture Space), the Instituto Cervantes, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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