LL1A9-15 Introduction to Spanish language
Introductory description
Students will be introduced to basic forms of language in spoken form that are used in practical everyday situations. They will also learn basic linguistic tools for reading and writing.
Students will gain an insight into Hispanic society
Successful completion qualifies students to enrol in Beginners Accelerated or level 1 (where permitted).
Module aims
- to introduce students to the basics of the language in written and oral form
- to begin to develop strategies for language learning
- to raise intercultural awareness
- to equip students in survival linguistic skills
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.
This module will cover items such as: greetings, introductions, giving personal information, useful sentences in the classroom, numbers.
It will also provide an introduction to fundamental features of Spanish and essential basic structures, such as: gender and number agreement, formal and informal speech, adjectives, articles, common prepositions.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Develop basic language learning strategies
- Grasp basic grammatical concepts
- Present oneself orally to a partner abroad (video or audio)
- Gain insight into some aspects of everyday life in Spanish-speaking countries
- Reflect self-critically on and evaluate the process of learning a foreign language
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
-Spoken communication.
-Learning how to learn a language.
-Digital skills.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Supervised practical classes | 9 sessions of 2 hours (13%) |
| Private study | 120 hours (87%) |
| Total | 138 hours |
Private study description
Homework set by the tutor and work on Moodle.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| Learning diary | 25% | 10 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Reflection on language learning and culture aspect |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| End-of-term test | 50% | 1 hour | No |
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Reading and writing |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Video presentation | 25% | 1 hour | No |
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Recording on smartphone - duration: 2 minutes |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.