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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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This module sets the level A2-B1 from the Common European Framework of To improve students’ language competence and increase fluency. To discuss current issues of modern
To assist students in taking responsibility for their goals settings, delivery of set tasks and time management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1) Language skills (Know-how & skill)
2) Intercultural competence (Competence)
3) Transferable skills and learning to learn (Competence)
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The syllabus adopts a task-based approach. Students will engage in group or peer projects designed to foster the development of learner autonomy and autonomous language use. The social and cultural issues presented in the class will include areas such as education in , young population in , sports in
The CA will consist of an oral presentation and a written project. In order to carry out these tasks the students will develop research skills, including critical information retrieval and time management. The students will become familiar with the experience of collaborative writing through the use of wikis. The students will also improve their presentations skills, both in oral and written format.
The End of Semester Examination will require students to demonstrate their ability to reflect on the target language. In the exam the students will give evidence of the knowledge acquired while carrying out the tasks during the course (both grammatical content as well as cultural aspects). They will also show their ability to recognise cultural differences in everyday situations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authentic texts from different sources (newspapers, books, film) will be given by the teacher. A list of suggested on-line reference pages (grammar, dictionaries) Spanish Corner in Moodle Wiki guidelines
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On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1) Language skills (Know-how & skill)
2) Intercultural competence (Competence)
3) Transferable skills and learning to learn (Competence)
Becoming aware of the differences between academic levels (secondary school versus third level) and start reflecting on their own learning process | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ALIS | BA in Applied Language and Intercultural | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CCS | BA in Contemporary Culture and Society | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EMBIN | European MSc in Business Informatics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENGLIC | BA Languages for Int. Communication(Eng) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBLGS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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