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

Module Title	Spanish Advanced Language
Module Code	SP478
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Cris Guntin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B2.2 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. It aims at helping students to:-Achieve a high degree of fluency and accuracy in oral and written production in Spanish.-Recognize different text types and rhetorical devices used in texts related to current affairs, social, economical and political topics.-Further develop their ability to research a topic and coherently present an analysis of findings and express their own view on the subject.-Learn how to write summaries and structure commentaries in Spanish.

Learning Outcomes

1. Summarize the information contained in a specialized text both orally and in written form.
2. Identify different text typologies and rhetorical devices used in a text.
3. Write a structured and critical textual commentary in Spanish of a specialized text dealing with current affairs (politic, economic or social aspects).
4. Research and objectively present a controversial issue related to current affairs in an interactive and dynamic manner in Spanish.
5. Critically analyze complex current affairs issues and justify their own views on them.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	Contact hours
Independent learning	101	Self-study, work at home, 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

Textual analysis.
Different text typesTextual analysisRethorical devicesIdeology.

Summaries.
How to write a good summary.

Debates.
Class debates on current affair topics.

Textual commentary.
How to do textual commentary of specialized texts.

Presentation skills.
How to do a good presentation, techniques, resources, etc..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	In-class presentation followed by questions and class discussion	30%	As required
Other	In-class textual commentary test	70%	Week 12

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