Language Learning Unit  
 
 
SPN-90006 Spanish 6  
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 are only permitted to take one Spanish language module per semester

Prerequisites
Spanish 5 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade A*, AS-level grade D or lower, CEFR level A2)

Description

Both the mastery of a foreign language as widely spoken as Spanish and the awareness of cultural and linguistic specificities will prove essential when negotiating the world of work or when travelling around the world.
For those studying American Studies, International Relations, History, Politics, or doing Geography or Geology fieldwork in Spain, is most relevant, since this module equips you with an insight of Spanish/Hispanic language varieties and cultures.

This course is designed for students who have completed Spanish 5 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade A*, AS-level grade D or lower).

The core skills listening, speaking, reading and writing will be expanded and communicative competence and awareness of grammar will be developed further. Teaching will be based around a set course book which will be supplemented by a range of video material. We learn to describe a journey, compose a CV; to assess past experiences; to talk about habits in the past; to express obligation and possibility; to predict our future and offer hypotheses; etc. We will study some Latin American countries in more detail, such as Chile, through a DVD series.

There will be a variety of tasks and exercises during each class, such as discussion and role play; listening comprehension and reading and writing tasks and students will be required to complete a range of self study tasks for portfolio. For computer-assisted learning, KLE will enable you to enhance your self-study skills and research for some of the module tasks.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will normally have reached level B1 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - B1)
Aims
To improve students&© fluency in the language and to consolidate previous grammatical knowledge as well as introduce some of the more problematic aspects of Spanish grammar.
To enable students to develope general language learning skills.
To offer insights into cultural specifities of Spanish speaking countries (mainly Spain and Latin America).
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand the main points of many radio and TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear will be achieved by assessments: 4
understand the written description of events, feelings and wishes will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
enter unprepared into conversation on topics such as travel and current events. will be achieved by assessments: 3
give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans, and narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and write simple essays with the help of dictionaries, textbooks and authentic language materials will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
reflect on their language learning process and deploy language learning strategies appropriate to their level of competence will be achieved by assessments: 1
demonstrate awareness of correct grammar, register and style as well as of different varieties of Spanish. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
demonstrate awareness of cultural issues in Spanish speaking countries will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Study hours
22 hours contact time
54 hours completion of course work tasks (KLE and other exercises, long essay)
46 hours class revision and private study
20 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 unseen examination
2-hour examination testing reading and writing skills
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral examination
A 10-15 minute oral exam including tasks such an oral presentation, discussion and/or debate.
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-45 minutes listening tasks
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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