Language Learning Unit  
 
 
SPN-90003 Spanish 3  
Co-ordinator: Ms Concha Perez Moreno    Room: CBB1.012, Tel:33113  
Teaching Team: Mrs Sarah  Gomersall, Miss Emma  Stevens, Mrs Carla  Shallcross, Mr Andrew  Gater, Miss Samantha  Rushton,  Chus  Fernandez Prieto, Mrs Angela  Millington  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1, 2 or 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733960
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
International Business Dual Honours (Level 1)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 3)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Barred Combinations
Students can only take one Spanish language module per semester.

Prerequisites
Spanish 2 or equivalent (e.g. CEFR level A1, GCSE grade C or lower)

Description

Spanish is one of the world's major languages and is growing. Language skills can be very useful to employers and will help you get a lot more out of travel to Spanish-speaking countries.
For those studying International Relations, History, Politics, American Studies or doing Geography or Geology fieldwork in Spain, this module will equip them with an essential insight of Spanish language varieties and Hispanic cultures.

This module is designed for students with a basic level of Spanish -Spanish 2 or equivalent (e.g. CEF level A1, GCSE grade C or lower). It consolidates previous grammatical knowledge and widens vocabulary through practical exercises, guided conversation, games, songs, etc. and develops their communicative skills. Topics include your daily routine, relationships, hobbies, etc. Various aspects of contemporary Spanish life as well as of the Hispanic world (e.g. timetables, celebration of death, Christmas traditions) will be discussed in class and students will gain a basic understanding of these topics.

The course will unable you to sustain a basic conversation, incorporating the socio-linguistic functions of apologising, offering help and suggestions, inviting, rejecting an invitation and showing agreement and disagreement, etc.

We will use a course book which will give a basic outline and structure to the course, but the book will be supplemented by regular video work and other materials. You will also have the opportunity to practise and reinforce vocabulary and language structures by using computer exercises in Keele Learning Environment (KLE), linked to the weekly classes.

The language level of this module corresponds to work leading to Level A2 in the European Common Framework for Languages (CEFR -A2).
Aims
To consolidate written, reading, oral and listening skills in the target language, as well as providing students with an understanding of Spanish/Hispanic life and culture.
To develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning.
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance will be achieved by assessments: 3,4
read short, simple texts and can understand short, simple personal letters. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics will be achieved by assessments: 3
use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in their family, other people and living conditions. will be achieved by assessments: 3
write simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
use familiar and formal register and recognise different varieties of Spanish
(Spain and countries from Latino America) will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
identify and act upon basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations will be achieved by assessments: 3
develop and reflect upon strategies for successful future language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1
Study hours
22 hours contact time
44 hours completion of course work tasks (KLE and other exercises)
54 hours class revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam
Description of Module Assessment
01: Coursework weighted 20%
Coursework portfolio documenting student's progress.
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.
02: Unseen Exam weighted 40%
2- hour exam
Examination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral exam
A short oral exam including tasks such as questions or role-play
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-45 minute listening tasks
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.