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Archived Version 2003 - 2004

Module Title Spanish Language 3 (Intermediate)
Module Code SP130
School SALIS

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Level 1 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
7 to develop personal language learning strategies that will enable students to become autonomous language users and learners. 7 to consolidate language competence and increase fluency. 7 to introduce students to Information Technology in the multi-media centre.

Learning Outcomes
7 Demonstrate language learning strategies 7 Ability to listen and read for the gist of written and oral discourse 7 Increased confidence in the use of the target language to meet the needs of differing but familiar situations and tasks (e.g. initiate and manage a conversation).

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 36
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 39

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
· Language learning (meta-cognitive) strategies · Identifying purpose of language tasks, setting goals, planning language activities, self -evaluation/monitoring e.g. diary · Listening and reading for gist in relatively complex situations. · Authentic materials (newspaper articles, extracts of TV news and radio programmes etc ) on a variety of themes (e.g. cultural, education etc.) Teaching Methods: · Groups with a maximum of 20 students. · Interactive classroom sessions. Learning Methods: · Learner-centered · Use of multi-media facilities
Assessment
Continuous Assessment60% Examination Weight40%
Indicative Reading List
Essential: Course book/booklet; dictionary; grammar materials (books, CD-ROM software): audio and video cassettes Supplementary: Linda Hantrais, The Undergraduate's Guide to Studying Languages Leslie Dickinson, Learner Autonomy
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