SPN-90003 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Spanish 2 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade lower than C/0-3, CEF level A1)

Barred Combinations

Description for 2022/23

Spanish is one of the world 's major languages and is growing. Language skills can be very useful to employers and will help to get a lot more out of travel to Spanish-speaking countries.
This module is designed for students with a basic level of Spanish, Spanish 2 (or equivalent). It consolidates previous grammatical knowledge and widens vocabulary through practical exercises, guided conversation, games, songs, etc. and develops communicative skills. Topics include daily routine, relationships, hobbies, eating out, etc. Various aspects of contemporary Spanish life as well as of the Hispanic world (e.g. timetables, Hispanic families, typical dishes and the importance of food , celebration of death, Christmas traditions) will be discussed in class and students will gain a basic understanding of these topics.
This module will enable students 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.
The course book will give a basic outline and structure and will be supplemented by regular video work and other materials. Students 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.
Upon successful completion of this module, the language level of this module corresponds to work leading to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR ¿ A1)

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: 1,2
communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics: 1
use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in their family, other people and living conditions: 1,2
write simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something: 2
use familiar and formal register and recognise different varieties of Spanish (Spain and countries from Latino America): 1,2
identify and act upon basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations: 1,2
read short, simple texts and can understand short, simple personal letters: 1,2

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 can only take one Spanish language module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment