Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Spanish 9 or equivalent (e.g. A level A or A*, CEF level B2)
This module is designed for students with advanced Spanish language skills, Spanish 9 (or equivalent) and will focus on systematically enhancing all four skills, whilst studying topics of relevance to modern-day Spain/Hispanic countries.This module will be mainly based on authentic Spanish texts and audio-visual materials such as films, TV recordings and web material, which will be exploited in class and self-study time. By the end of the module students should be able to handle a variety of complex Spanish sources, including newspaper articles and fictional texts, conduct their own searches of Spanish/Hispanic websites and read and discuss factual and fictional texts with some confidence. Feedback on formative and summative assessments will be provided at regular intervals and emphasis will be placed on enabling you to become an efficient independent language learner after completion of the course.The language level of this module corresponds to work leading to Level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR -C1)
Aims
The modules aims to consolidate and enhance existing Spanish language skills and knowledge of issues relevant to contemporary Spanish and Hispanic societies.The module will also focus on students' ability to become efficient independent language learners.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/spn-90010/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand most films in standard language: 2express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious search for expressions: 1present clear detailed descriptions of complex subjects: 1,2write an essay or report, passing on information and giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view: 2demonstrate accurate usage of the language with regard to register, vocabulary, grammar and style: 1,2discuss contemporary issues with reference to the cultural context of Spanish speaking countries: 1read, summarise and discuss specialised articles: 1,2
20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time 100 hours class preparation and revision and private study22 hours revision for and completion of written exam 8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam
Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment formStudents are only permitted to take one Spanish language module per semester.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Oral Exam weighted 50%Spoken interaction assessmentA 8-10 minute spoken interaction assessment to test speaking (productive) and listening (receptive) skills. Task may include role play, presentation, question and answer, description and similar. If assessments are organised in pairs or groups individual marks will be awarded to each student and the total time allowed will be 5-6 minutes per student.
2: Exam weighted 50%1 hour reading/writing examExamination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.