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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Spanish Language 5 (Ex Intermediate)
Module Code	SP250
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paula Perez Lucas Semester 2: Paula Perez Lucas Autumn: Paula Perez Lucas
Module Teacher	Paula Perez Lucas
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

to enable students to attain the level of aural and reading comprehension required to understand authentic material in Spanish to increase fluency, accuracy and range in oral production in Spanish to further develop writing skills so that students can satisfactorily complete written assignments through Spanish to encourage students to learn more about contemporary issues of importance in Spanish-speaking countries to encourage students to work in groups as well as individually

Learning Outcomes

1. Show an ability to critically read and extract the content of a variety of text types
2. Express views in writing on a variety of topics of cultural interest
3. Demonstrate an ability to restructure and rephrase Spanish to level B1
4. Demonstrate awareness of Spanish syntax to level B1

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	36	contact hours
Independent learning time	89	self study
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

Primarily authentic materials, including newspaper articles, extracts from television news and radio programmes on contemporary issues of importance in Spanish-speaking societies will be used. The activities undertaken using these materials will include.
Comprehension and information processing tasks based on listening to/ viewing of authentic materialsProduction of summaries, reports and analyses based on the topics introduced in class. Students will receive regular feedback on this written work, with emphasis on grammar usage and discursive writing.Researching and structuring group presentations on selected topics (and group discussions).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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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