SPN-90010 - 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 9 or equivalent (e.g. A level A or A*, CEF level B2)

Barred Combinations

Description for 2022/23

This module is designed for students with advanced Spanish language skills, Spanish 9 (or equivalent) and will focus on systematically enhancing all four skills, whilst studying topics of relevance to modern-day Spain/Hispanic countries.
This module will be mainly based on authentic Spanish texts and audio-visual materials such as films, TV recordings and web material, which will be exploited in class and self-study time.
By the end of the module students should be able to handle a variety of complex Spanish sources, including newspaper articles and fictional texts, conduct their own searches of Spanish/Hispanic websites and read and discuss factual and fictional texts with some confidence. Feedback on formative and summative assessments will be provided at regular intervals and emphasis will be placed on enabling you to become an efficient independent language learner after completion of the course.
The language level of this module corresponds to work leading to Level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR -C1)

The modules aims to consolidate and enhance existing Spanish language skills and knowledge of issues relevant to contemporary Spanish and Hispanic societies.
The module will also focus on students' ability to become efficient independent language learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

understand most films in standard language: 2
express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious search for expressions: 1
present clear detailed descriptions of complex subjects: 1,2
write an essay or report, passing on information and giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view: 2
demonstrate accurate usage of the language with regard to register, vocabulary, grammar and style: 1,2
discuss contemporary issues with reference to the cultural context of Spanish speaking countries: 1
read, summarise and discuss specialised articles: 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 are only permitted to take one Spanish language module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment