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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Spanish for Academic Purposes (Business and Society)
Module Code	SP488
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
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

This module will build on competencies and skills previously acquired by the students. It will focus on developing more specialised Spanish vocabulary and also focus on improving students' oral and written language skills. The central theme pervading the module will be the concept of 'ethics' as it applies across different fields.

Learning Outcomes

1. Express their own views on issues related to the business world and broader areas through Spanish. This should be done in both written and oral format.
2. Elaborate and present a group project in Spanish to their peers in an interactive manner.
3. Write structured and well-argued short essays in Spanish on a variety of salient topics.
4. Critically evaluate their own work and the work of peers.
5. Be able to source Spanish publications which can provide in-depth information on relevant topics.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Contact hours
Independent learning	101	Self-study, homework, presentation preparation, 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

Project work.
Students will engage in a group project and will present it to the class..

Class discussions on specialised topics..
Students will be introduced to specialised vocabulary relating to specific areas and draw on this to participate in class discussions on related topics..

Research.
Students will research and retrieve specialised information and present it to the class..

Grammar.
Students will be introduced to new grammatical structures which will enable them to discuss relevant topics with greater specificity..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	Group presentation	50%	Week 30
Portfolio	Portfolio of individual work	50%	Week 30

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

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

Bachelor of Business Studies

BSI

Business Studies ( with INTRA )

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)