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Module Title |
Spanish Language 1 (Intermediate)
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Module Code |
SP103
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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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This module sets the level A2 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level. It aims to enable students to:
Develop lifelong language learning strategies
Consolidate oral and written competence in Spanish language
Increase awareness and knowledge of essential aspects of the contemporary and Hispanic world
Acquire transferable skills such as team work, communication and presentation skills
through a variety of class activities and assignments
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module, students will be able to:
Understand the main points of clear standard speech related to the various chosen themes
Read and understand a variety of texts on these topics and notice differences between the students culture and Spanish-speaking cultures
Interact with peers through the practice of role-plays/ class debates/ unprepared conversations on familiar topics
Describe orally and in writing an experience, situation or procedure and express an opinion
Perform a simple and effective oral presentation
Improve grammatical awareness and accuracy
Reflect on and communicate to others their language learning experience and outcomes
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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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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Classroom sessions are interactive and learner-centered.
The syllabus focuses on increasing language fluency and accuracy as well as covering essential cultural aspects through a variety of tasks, class activities and group projects.
Students will be asked to complete a variety of language assignments/tasks, occasionally in pairs/groups. These tasks can include but are not limited to:
* role-plays/interviews/mini-dialogues
* language and cultural quizzes/cloze-tests/grammar exercises
* written/aural/video comprehension exercises based on newspaper articles/television
news or current affairs programmes/ video clips
* group presentations based on short specific projects
* essay writing
* illustrate an understanding of textual words and phrases through rephrasing exercises
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Texts will be provided in class
REcommended Recommended grammar book : A new reference of modern Spanish
(Buttt J and Benjamin, Edward Arnold)
Suggested reading El País, El Mundo, ABC
Students will also be encouraged to research and use authentic materials relevant to their projects
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AF | BA in Accounting & Finance |
| BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CCS | BA in Contemporary Culture and Society |
| CS | BA in Communication Studies |
| EBF | BA in European Business (French) |
| EBG | BA in European Business (German) |
| EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) |
| EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| IR | BA in International Relations |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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