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PL10638: Spanish written and spoken language 1

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 12
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 50%, EX 50%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework 1 (CW 10%)
  • Coursework 2 (CW 10%)
  • Coursework 3 (CW 10%)
  • Coursework 4 (CW 10%)
  • Examination (EX 50%)
  • Spoken language assignment (CW 10%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:

* To refresh and consolidate students' knowledge and understanding of fundamental grammatical structures.
* To improve students' communicative and listening skills (oral/aural) in a variety of contexts.
* To expand their vocabulary so that they are able to express themselves clearly and appropriately in a variety of contexts.
* To improve students' receptive and productive written communication skills in Spanish in a communicative and participative atmosphere.
* To develop students' intercultural competence so that they can interact effectively with people from other countries and cultures in the foreign language.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit, students should be able to apply the skills acquired to the production of coherent and fluent written and oral work; they will also be familiar with a variety of contemporary issues across Spanish speaking cultures.

Skills:
Skills in precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language, effective communication in the target language and translation are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning, CIT and adaptation to life in the target countries are developed in this unit.

Content:
Written language
* The consolidation of grammar focuses on the effective and accurate use of basic structures and tenses. Activities focused on specific areas of grammar (prepositions, objects etc) will also be included.
* In text analysis, students will develop reading and writing skills, skills in critical analysis of texts, and production of argumentative essays.
Spoken language
* Students will discuss a variety of topics related to culture, politics, business and society in Spanish-speaking countries. Such themes will be developed in oral presentations.
Key text: Kattán-Ibarra, J & Howkins, A (2003) Spanish Grammar in Context, Arnold
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL10638 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

School of Management
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AYB18 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB23 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB20 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB22 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB19 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB17 : BA(Hons) Spanish and Politics with Year Abroad (Year 1)

PL10638 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB16 : BSc(Hons) Social Policy (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB16 : BSc(Hons) Social Policy with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AFB05 : BSc(Hons) Social Sciences (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB05 : BSc(Hons) Social Sciences with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AFB04 : BSc(Hons) Sociology (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB04 : BSc(Hons) Sociology with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy with Year long work placement (Year 1)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.