Introductory description

This module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Spanish language. Students will gain further insights into the culture and civilisation of Spanish-speaking countries. The module will offer a more advanced study of language structure and syntax, and will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Spanish-speaking society.

Prior knowledge of Spanish required:
-B1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
-or a high grade at AS-level
-or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
-or Language Centre Spanish 3
-or equivalent

Successful completion of Spanish 4 qualifies students to progress to Spanish 5.

Module web page

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The syllabus can be viewed in our webpage.
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/spanish/ll224/

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• To apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level.
• understand the main ideas and some detail of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
• interact with fluency and spontaneity, and account for and sustain viewpoints
• write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

-Strategies for understanding gist and specific information.
-Intercultural competence.
-Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Spanish.

Transferable skills

-Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view.
-Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis.
-Organisational skills: independent work, time management.
-Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others.
-Digital skills.