Introductory description

This module will give students the chance to spend some time learning and reinforcing the basics of the Spanish language. It will offer an opportunity for students not specialising in foreign languages to improve their communicative competence in Spanish as a supplement to their studies in other spheres. For those students intending to travel to Spanish-speaking countries, either for study or work placements, the module can work as a refresher and promote confidence-building for communicating with native speakers abroad.

Prior knowledge of Spanish necessary:
-A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
-or a high grade in GCSE or equivalent
-or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
-or Language Centre French 2 or Beginners Accelerated
-or equivalent.

Successful completion of Spanish 3 qualifies students to progress to Spanish 4.

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.

Our syllabus can be found on our website
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/spanish/ll222/

Learning outcomes

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

• apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
• understand the main points on matters regularly encountered
• understand texts dealing with descriptions of events and feelings, and with work-related language
• enter unprepared into conversation, describe experiences and events and give reasons for opinions
• produce text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest

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.

Transferable skills

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