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On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Write and read texts on topics related to the cultures of Spain and Latin America;
- Use a good range of vocabulary to express themselves with accuracy in written texts and in oral interaction on topics related to Hispanic culture;
- Demonstrate a reasonable degree of grammatical control, accuracy and sentence structures in written and spoken language, in particular using the present subjunctive;
- Employ sufficient communication skills to speak about a topic related to Hispanic culture in a natural dialogue;
- Express personal opinions about information arising from authentic materials (aural or written).
Indicative summary of topics. The contents may vary.
Weekly small group tutorials based on written texts and other materials.
This module is divided into four units which introduce learners to the cultural diversity of Spanish speaking countries integrating grammar, written, audio & oral activities in Spanish.
The specifically grammar-based contents include regular and irregular verb conjugations in the Future, Conditional, Imperative and the uses of the Subjunctive.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Total | 110 |
Students wishing to take this module without having studied the Semester 1 module SPAN 10010 MUST have reached A2 of the Common European Framework and be progressing towards B1 of the Common European Framework.
Learning Recommendations:SPAN 10010
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: 2 hour written examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: Class test involving competence in reading, writing and listening. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Oral Examination: 10 minute Oral exam | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
No matter what the nature of the assessment may be (i.e. combinations of reading, writing, speaking or listening), constructive collective and/or individual feedback will be given on-line through Brightspace or in person during consultation hours.
Name | Role |
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Dr Pascale Baker | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mariama Alves | Tutor |