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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module SPAN1011: SPANISH LANGUAGE 1A
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)
SPAN1011: SPANISH LANGUAGE 1A
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | 120 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Grade B in Spanish at A-level or equivalent.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Spanish Language 1B (SPAN1072); Beginners Spanish (MLAN1011); Spanish in its Context (MLAN1051).
Aims
- To consolidate and extend grammatical knowledge developed for A Level, to enhance communication skills in written and oral Spanish.
Content
- Reinforcement of knowledge of grammatical structures acquired at 'A' level: speaking and listening practice in small groups, including listening and comprehension exercises with recorded materia
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
- The primary skills developed in this course are those of writing, reading, oral and aural skills in Spanish.
Key Skills
- In addition we aim to improve self-confidence, communication and presentation skills, by encouraging active participation in discussion;
- IT skills, through the requirement that all coursework is to be word-processed.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- There are two teaching hours per week and students are required to attend all classes. They will also be required to prepare specific topics on a regular basis and to participate actively in all classes. Classes will be conducted in Spanish but English will be used when necessary, for example to explain complex grammar points. The more students put in to the course the more they will benefit from it.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language and Computer Classes | 42 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 42 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 158 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 25% | Oral Examination | 10 minutes | 100% | Yes |
| Aural Examination | 25% | Audio-visual examination | 1 hour | 100% | Yes |
| Duo-Based Grammar Test | 25% | Duo-Based Grammar Test | 15 Minutes | 100% | Yes |
| Examination | 25% | Written Examination | 1 hour | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
Regular written assignments/oral practice.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.