SPN-90004: Spanish 4

Language Learning Unit

SPN-90004

Spanish 4

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:

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 are only permitted to take one Spanish language module per semester.

Prerequisites

Spanish 3 or equivalent (e.g.GCSE grade B)

Description

Learning Spanish can open a door to a whole new world: is the official language of more than 23 Spanish speaking countries and the second language in USA. Thus there are constant opportunities for using your language skills; whether on holiday, socialising, enjoying cultural life or to get a better job. Spanish will widen your horizons, create new opportunities and increase your appreciation of what's out there.

This module is designed for students' who have completed Spanish 3 or equivalent (e.g. CGSE grade B). It will further develop students' Spanish language communication skills, enabling them to conduct routine tasks they are likely to encounter in socialising, living, studying, travelling or working in Spain. Main topics we will study are shopping, eating out, facilities in your town, making travel and social arrangements, state of health, talking about events in the past, skills, discussing plans for the future. Cultural background of Spanish society as well as traditions of the Hispanic world (i.e. Food habits and daily meals, Easter/spring celebrations, etc.) will be presented throughout the course, thus providing the foundations for further study or work in Spain and Latino-America..

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 KLE, linked to the weekly classes.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will normally have reached level A2 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A2)

Aims

The module aims at improving students communication skills; to consolidate previous grammatical knowledge and widen their vocabulary; provide them with a basic understanding of culture specific behaviour; and enable them to become efficient language learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Write simple notes and messages. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Find specific, information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements (e.g. shopping, local area, employment). will be achieved by assessments: 3,4
Handle short social exchanges, even though they can&©t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going. will be achieved by assessments: 3,4
Use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their educational background, and their present or most recent job. will be achieved by assessments: 3
Identify and use formal and familiar registers. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
Recognise different varieties of Spanish, from Spain and Latin American countries. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,4

Study hours

22 hours contact hours
44 hours guided self-study
38 hours preparation for assessments
46 hours portfolio work

Description of Module Assessment

01: Coursework weighted 20%

Coursework Portfolio documenting students 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 based on module material

03: Oral Exam weighted 20%

Oral exam
A short oral exam including tasks such as question and answer, role play, presentation and/or reading.

04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%

30-45 minutes 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.