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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	SP110
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level A2 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. It aims to introduce students to some of the essential aspects of culture and society of Hispanic-speaking countries. Students will be familiarised with a range of everyday situations requiring the use of specified linguistic skills. Students will be guided in the development of a range of language learning strategies and transferable skills, such as independent learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify economic, social and cultural similarities and differences between Ireland and Hispanic-speaking countries.
2. Demonstrate listening skills by showing understanding of phrases and simple messages in everyday contexts.
3. Extract information from a variety of basic written texts.
4. Employ effective communication skills in a range of social situations.
5. Produce short texts, for example personal emails, and write short basic description of events, [present and past] activities and personal experiences.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	144	Interactive class taught through Spanish
Independent learning	356	On-line learning, preparation of homework, consolidation of language, etc.
Total Workload: 500

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	75%	Examination Weight	25%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	n/a	25%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	25%	n/a
Oral examination/interview	n/a	25%	n/a

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

Neus Sans: 0, Aula Internacional 1, Difusión,
Rosario Alonso Raya: 0, Gramática básica del estudiante de español, Difusión,
Phil Turk & Mike Zollo: 0, !Acción Gramática!, Hodder & Stoughton,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

ENGLIC

BA Languages for Int. Communication(Eng)

IBLE

BAin Int.Bus.&Langs.(English)

IBLFGS

BA in Inter.Bus.&Langs.(Fren/Germ/Span)