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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

In this module students are encouraged to develop a critical awareness of globalisation as a political, social and economic phenomenon in the contemporary world. Specific topics include: globalisation and current affairs, immigration, linguistic diversity, cultural identity, social movements, and global citizens. The methodologies followed are content & language integrated learning (CLIL) and task-based instruction, which will give students the opportunity to explore and present complex topics in a critical and interactive manner with a good degree of fluency and accuracy. Students will also develop intercultural awareness, understanding of current affairs, autonomy, responsibility, and reflective practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand extended speech and lectures and most TV news and current affairs programmes, and follow complex lines of argument, provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
2. Interact with native and non-native speakers of Spanish with a degree of fluency & spontaneity, displaying adequate oral comprehension in conversation, and take active part in discussions in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining/negotiating his/her views.
3. Present orally clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest and be able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, privileging analysis and discussion over simple presentation of facts.
4. Produce written pieces to express oneself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length, presenting arguments and offering constructive peer critique, while selecting a style (formal or informal) appropriate to the reader in mind.
5. Show a relatively high level of grammatical control and connectors and a grasp of complex syntax and cohesive devices to enable full comprehension and a structured confident expression in a variety of contexts (formal and informal language registers). Display adequate proficiency in the pronunciation of Spanish.
6. Engage in activities to develop capacity for lifelong learning and transferable skills: Reflect on his/her own development and learning experience by making effective use of digital tools and resources; teamwork and negotiation skills.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Face to face sessions.
Independent Study	44	Students will need to work autonomously beyond class preparation in order to make progress and to allow the cohort to work in a timely manner.
Directed learning	50	Completion of in-class work. The lecturer will provide the students on a weekly basis with explanatory videos, presentations, reports, webpages and documentaries that they will have to prepare in a timely manner.
Assignment Completion	15	Students are required to devote time to prepare and complete the short essay. Students may also be required to hand in assignments for correction throughout the semester. Such assignments are intended to prepare the students for the assessment. Assignments submitted outside the time/date agreed will not be collected.
Assignment Completion	20	Students are required to devote time to prepare and complete the oral examination. Students may also be required to hand in assignments for correction throughout the semester. Such assignments are intended to prepare the students for the assessment. Assignments submitted outside the time/date agreed will not be collected.
Assignment Completion	15	Students are required to devote time to prepare and complete the oral critical piece. Students may also be required to hand in assignments for correction throughout the semester. Such assignments are intended to prepare the students for the assessment. Assignments submitted outside the time/date agreed will not be collected.
Group work	84	Preparation with peers of classroom work, including presentation and activities.
Total Workload: 250

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

Language practice
Based on the principles of content & language integrated learning, the purpose of this module is twofold: to improve Spanish language skills and to develop a better understanding of globalisation as a phenomenon. Taking into account the needs and interests of the class, the activities in this module include: (a) the study and use of vocabulary of contemporary issues, advanced grammar and styles related to genres and registers encountered in a variety of current affairs texts and media; (b) weekly practice of listening and reading skills through comprehension exercises based on advanced level podcasts, broadcasts, films, news reports, articles; (c) the exploration and guided discussion in small groups of social, political and cultural issues related to the target language context; and (d) the production of oral and written tasks (such as infographics, argumentative essays, video projects, etc.).

Methodology
This module includes weekly meetings, Because the module will follow a flipped approach to instruction, it is essential that students complete the assigned work before each class session in order to be able to participate in class discussions. This module follows a task-based methodology so students will be required to complete one task/project in each of the units.

Work format
Coursework involves individual and pair/group work to complete oral and written tasks. Students will need to communicate with classmates during synchronous sessions as well as outside our timetabled sessions in order to complete group tasks and assignments.

Beyond the classroom
Students are expected to practice all skills (production, reception and interaction) outside the classroom, using all available resources provided by the teacher, library, and other cultural events.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
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