Module Title |
Spanish Language 3 (Intermediate)
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Module Code |
SP130
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
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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).
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· 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
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 60% | Examination Weight | 40% |
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Indicative Reading List
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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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Programme or List of Programmes
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AF | BA in Accounting & Finance |
AL | BA in Applied Languages |
BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
EBF | BA in European Business (French) |
EBG | BA in European Business (German) |
EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) |
IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) |
IBLGS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp) |
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