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

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Mary PhelanOffice NumberC2123
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module sets the level A2-B1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. It aims to further develop students' personal language-learning strategies that will enable them to become autonomous language users and learners. The module will improve students language competence through a revision of verbs and tenses and will increase fluency and vocabulary through a study and analysis of current social, political and cultural issues in Spain today.

Learning Outcomes

1. show increased confidence as an autonomous language student at 3rd level, with an increased sense of responibility for his/her learning
2. engage with texts, both written and audio, from different contexts dealing with social, cultural and polititcal issues in contemporary Spain
3. demonstrate an ability to employ correctly the present and past tenses and present subjunctive



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Seminars36Small interacitve groups
Independent Study89reading, listening, writing and studying grammar
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

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