SPN-90002 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Spanish 1 or equivalent (e.g. one year of Spanish language studies several years ago)

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This course is designed for students with limited prior knowledge of Spanish (e.g. Spanish 1, OR one year Spanish at school years ago). It will develop basic communication skills- listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. On a more general level, it will enhance your intercultural skills, since alongside the Spanish language, you will also be introduced to some aspects of Spanish culture: traditions and customs, and culture specific behaviour.
Being able to speak Spanish, the official language in 23 countries and the second language in USA, can open up a whole new world whether that means travelling in South America, making the most of holidays in Spain or using your language skills to get a better job. Spain is one of
the UK's major trading partners. Whatever career you choose to follow, your Spanish skills will help you get more from life
By successfully completing the module, you will be able to conduct simple short conversations about daily life, leisure time activities, eating and drinking, home environment and public transport. You also will be able to give or obtain information on locations of amenities, routines and schedules, and travel arrangements.
The emphasis will be on oral communication skills through the use of role plays, pair work and short presentations in small groups. But you will also develop your reading and writing skills in Spanish. 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. There will also be 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 A1 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A1),

This module aims to improve student¿s written, reading, oral and listening language skills acquired in Spanish 1; provide them with a basic understanding of culture specific behaviour; and enable them to become more efficient language learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand simple sentences, for example on notices and in catalogues: 2
Use simple phrases and sentences to describe home and holiday accommodation: 1,2
Understand familiar words and basic phrases concerning their immediate surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly: 1
Interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to rephrase things: 1
Ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics: 1
Recognize and act upon basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations: 1,2
Write short messages giving basic information: 2

Study hours

20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time
100 hours class preparation and revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form
Students are only permitted to take one Spanish language module per semester.
This module cannot be taken as a Level 3 elective.

Description of Module Assessment