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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Spanish Language 1 (Beginners)
Module Code	SP101
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Gabrielle Carty
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level A1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as the minimum exit level. The module aims to introduce students to Spanish language and culture and over the course of the academic year it will provide students with key grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary relating to a variety of topics and situations. Students are expected to attend lectures and engage actively in interactive classroom activities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Construct and respond to basic questions in Spanish.
2. Describe character and physical traits.
3. Express opinion about likes and dislikes.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic social Hispanic conventions.
5. Access basic Spanish language information sources, including library and online materials.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of short and simple texts in Spanish.
7. Demonstrate ability to communicate with regard to events/ideas in the past, present and future in both oral and written format.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	48	Interactive tutorials
Independent learning	202	Interaction with native speakers, reading and listening to authentic material
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	An oral exam will take place at the end of semester 2.	20%	Sem 2 End
In Class Test	There will be two in-class tests during semester 1.	40%	Other

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List