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

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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Ciaran Dunne
Semester 2: Gabrielle Carty
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
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
Lecture48No Description
Independent learning202No Description
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% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Oral examination/interviewAn oral exam will take place at the end of semester 2.20%Sem 2 End
In Class TestThere 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
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Indicative Reading List
  • Difusion: 0, Aula Internacional, Libro del alumno,
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