Durham University
Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)

Module SPAN2011: SPANISH LANGUAGE 2A

Department: Modern Language and Cultures (Spanish)

SPAN2011: SPANISH LANGUAGE 2A

Type Open Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2008/09 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • Spanish Language 1A (SPAN1011) or equivalent.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • Spanish Language 2B (SPAN2111); Spanish Language 2B [for students taking a year abroad] (SPAN2121) or Spanish Language 2A [for students taking a year abroad] (SPAN2131).

Aims

  • In year 2 students improve and expand their written and oral skills, expanding on the foundation of grammatical and syntactical accuracy consolidated at Level 1, so as to explore more sophisticated modes of verbal expression and variety of linguistic registers.

Content

  • This module builds on the skills acquired in Spanish language 1A and will involve the further development and consolidation of writing, speaking and comprehension skills in Spanish.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • Students should have acquired a greater knowledge of Hispanic culture and an increased awareness of cultural issues.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • To improve their written and oral skills, expanding on the foundation of grammatical and syntactical accuracy consolidated at Level 1, so as to explore more sophisticated modes of verbal expression and a variety of linguistic registers.
Key Skills:

    Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

    • The teaching will consist of two one-hour classes per week. Classes will be conducted in Spanish and the module will follow the format of the textbook Pasaporte al mundo hispano.
    • Students will take part in debates and discussions, participate in listening-comprehension and translation exercises, and prepare short texts and grammatical exercises for correction in the class.
    • Students will gain the ability to present information and/or construct an argument effectively in the target language.

    Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

    Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
    Language Classes 42 2 per week 1 hour 42
    Preparation and Reading 158
    Total SLAT hours 200

    Summative Assessment

    Component: Written Examination Component Weighting: 50%
    Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
    Written examination 2 hours 100% Yes
    Component: Oral Examination Component Weighting: 25%
    Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
    Oral examination 15 minutes 100% Yes
    Component: Audio-Visual Comprehension Component Weighting: 25%
    Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
    Audio-visualcomprehension 1 hour 100% Yes

    Formative Assessment:

    Regular written assignments/oral practice.


    Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University