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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

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 2024/25

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 language skills to get a better job. Spain is one of the UK 's major trading partners. Whatever the career Spanish skills will help to get more from life.
This module is designed for students with quite limited prior knowledge of Spanish (e.g. Spanish 1, or equivalent). It will develop basic communication skills- listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. On a more general level, it will enhance intercultural skills, and in addition students will also be introduced to some aspects of Spanish culture: traditions and customs, and culture specific behaviour.
The emphasis will be on oral communication skills through the use of role plays, pair work and short presentations in small groups. Students will also develop their reading and writing skills in Spanish. The course book will give a basic outline and structure to the course and 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.
By successfully completing this module, students should be able to conduct simple short conversations about themselves, family, friends, daily life, leisure time activities etc. To express reasons, future intentions and plans, and to talk about their linguistic skills, etc. They should also be able to describe places, existence and location.
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be working towards level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR - A1)

This module aims to improve students 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

Recognise and understand familiar words, basic sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g. personal information, family, studies, hobbies, etc.) when people speak slowly and clearly: 1,3
Understand and extract key information from simple written texts, for example messages, notices, posters, catalogues, etc.: 1,2
Interact in simple, familiar situations, asking and answering simple questions related to personal information, and being able to ask for repetition or clarification, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly: 3
Write simple notes, messages and short texts (e.g. personal letters or emails) providing personal information about themselves and their surroundings, making pertinent grammatical and lexical choices: 1,2
Understand and use simple grammatical structures and rules and develop language learning strategies: 1,2,3
Recognise and act upon very basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the Spanish speaking world: 1,2,3

Study hours

22 hours of contact time in class.
40 hours assessment preparation and completion.
88 hours guided independent study.

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.

Description of Module Assessment