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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Spanish Language 4 (Intermediate)
Module Code	SP140
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paula Perez Lucas Semester 2: Paula Perez Lucas Autumn: Paula Perez Lucas
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B1.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level.It aims to build on students' existing knowledge of Spanish with emphasis on written and oral skills. It seeks to develop students' ability to express ideas and opinions, and to foster their confidence and competence in spoken and written interaction through the medium of Spanish.

Learning Outcomes

1. Express personal opinions in written form using suitable language register and structures.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the gist of audiovisual texts.
3. Prepare and deliver an effective group presentation orally on a created artifact.
4. Show intercultural awareness by contrasting cultural behaviours and values across diverse cultural contexts.
5. Employ effective communication skills with a degree of grammatical and lexical accuracy appropriate for this level.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Interactive seminars
Independent learning	101	On-line learning, consolidation of language skills, preparation of class activities, etc.
Total Workload: 125

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

The course is conducted through Spanish. Classroom sessions are interactive and learner-centered. Students are expected to attend and contribute to all sessions..
The syllabus adopts a task-based approach. Students will engage in group or peer projects designed to foster the development of learner autonomy and autonomous language use..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	Group and individual project	60%	n/a
Assignment	Written exercises	40%	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

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

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