Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)
Module SPAN1011: SPANISH LANGUAGE 1A
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)
SPAN1011: SPANISH LANGUAGE 1A
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2014/15 | Module Cap | 135 | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Grade A in Spanish at A level or an equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the module’s language coordinator
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Spanish Language 1B (SPAN1072); Spanish Stage 1 (MLAN1011); Spanish Stage 2 (MLAN1311); Spanish Stage 3 (MLAN1321); Spanish Stage 4 (MLAN1291) Spanish Stage 1 (Queen's Campus) (MLAS1031)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language and Computer Classes | 42 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 42 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 158 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 25% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Oral Examination | 10 minutes | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 75% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 3 hours | 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