Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)
Module SPAN3121: SPANISH LANGUAGE 4 FOLLOWING YEAR ABROAD
Department: Modern Language and Cultures (Spanish)
SPAN3121: SPANISH LANGUAGE 4 FOLLOWING YEAR ABROAD
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2011/12 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Spanish Language 2A (SPAN2011) OR Spanish Language 2B (SPAN2111).
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Spanish Language 4 (SPAN3011).
Aims
- To build and enhance the work undertaken during the Year Abroad.
- To continue to a high level the development of language skills in spoken and written Spanish, especially the discussion of social and cultural issues and the analysis of meaning and register in short texts.
Content
- Oral skills, especially discussion of Spanish and Latin American current affairs.
- Writing skills: comprehension exercises, stylistic and linguistic analysis of short texts, development of grammatical knowledge, production of short essays on political/social/cultural topics.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of this module students should:
- understand and articulate complex arguments; appreciate and use variations of register and style; and produce syntactically accurate and idiomatically effective Spanish,
- have enhanced their understanding of contemporary Hispanic societies and cultures by reading about and discussing a range of topics, and by having reflected on their experience abroad.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competence in all four linguistic skills in Spanish: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Key Skills:
- Extended development of general oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to discuss topical or general issues with a high degree of fluency.
- An extended ability to gather, process and evaluate critically information and evidence from a variety of sources.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- There are two one-hour classes per week. All classes will be conducted in Spanish, and will be based on authentic materials. Students are required to attend all classes and will be expected to prepare material in advance so that they are able to participate actively in discussion.
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 | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | No |
| Component: Year Abroad Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 25% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Year Abroad Oral Examination | 15 minutes | 100% | No |
| Component: Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 25% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Oral Examination | 15 minutes | 100% | No |
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