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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Spanish Language 3 (Intermediate)
Module Code	SP130
School	SALIS
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Module Teacher	Mary Phelan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B1-B1.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. As an Intermediate Spanish Language module, it aims to foster students' interest in and curiosity for the language by raising language awareness and developing students' competence in Spanish through analysis of Spanish verbs and tenses and the Subjunctive mood. The module's focus on topical social, cultural and political themes exposes students to a variety of text types, registers, media and viewpoints and consolidates productive, receptive, interactive and intercultural skills. The module builds learners' confidence in the accurate use of specific linguistic features and also assists learners in critical reflection, the effective setting of learning goals, planning of learning, learner autonomy and time management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Produce cohesive texts (creative, factual, formal, informal etc.) and oral responses in Spanish on relevant social, cultural and political themes with accurate use of Spanish grammar and theme-specific vocabulary.
2. Engage with texts from a variety of different contexts dealing with social, cultural and polititcal issues in contemporary Spain and Latin America.
3. Demonstrate an ability to employ correctly the present and past tenses and present subjunctive.
4. Demonstrate (inter-)cultural awareness with regard to conventions and norms in the target culture(s).
5. Describe and appraise his/her language learning strategies, language awareness and degree of progression in the study of the Spanish language.
6. Give a reasonably fluent oral description on a variety of topics covered during the course.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	72	Interactive class work
Independent learning time	178	reading, listening, writing, studying grammar, preparation of assignments, homework etc.
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

- Spanish verbs- Subjunctive mood- Written and oral production- Text analysis and production- Essential notions of the target cultures as they arise in the context of selected themes.- Integrated language learning (meta-cognitive) strategies- Language awareness- Intercultural awareness.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	This written exam will test students on work covered in Semester 1.	30%	Week 12
Oral examination/interview	Students will asked to prepare a number of themes and will be examined individually.	30%	Week 26

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

Jaime Corpas, Agustin Garmendia, Carmen Soriano,: 0, Aula Internacional 3: Curso De Espanol, 9788484432326
1998: Essential repaso, National Textbook Co., Lincolnwood, Ill., USA,

Other Resources

None

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