Overview
This language module is designed for students who have basic knowledge of the language or who have completed Level 901/001 Beginners 1. Some previous knowledge of the language is required. Through a variety of methods, students will develop a basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking and an understanding of basic grammar. At the end of this 12 week-module, students will have reached an A2 proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and will be able to carry out simple tasks in the language. Students will be able to understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of most needs in a day-to-day context. They will be able to interact and participate effectively in basic conversations. They will achieve a good understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in line with the A1+ level in Spanish in the CEFR.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic structures of Spanish.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
Syllabus
Functional Content:
- Expressing needs, likes and preferences
- Requesting and giving information about food
- Describing cities and neighbourhoods
- Asking for and giving directions
- Talking about past experiences
Grammatical content:
- Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
- Impersonal "se"
- Direct Object pronouns
- Quantifiers
- Verbs in the past tense
Lexical content:
- Numbers from 100 onwards
- Clothes, shoes and accessories
- Food and cooking styles
- Facilities and city services
- Objects used in daily routines
Week 12: Written and speaking tests will take place this week. Completing the assessment is required for students taking the course as part of their degree. For all other students, taking the tests is also strongly recommended, as a measure of your progress and learning.
Textbook details:
Aula Internacional 1 Plus Híbrida, Difusión, ISBN: 9788418032189, approx. £30.
We recommend our students to buy their textbooks from Blackwell’s on campus. They have a price match policy and you can pre-order over the phone with them and pick the book when you are on campus.
Study Hours
The total number of study hours for this module is 150 hours, in line with undergraduate university modules. This includes class meetings, assessment preparation and self-directed study in line with guidance from the course lecturer.
If you are studying on the extracurricular mode, we recognise that the total number of hours that you may be able to study every week may depend on your availability and previous experience studying languages, however, expected contribution to classes, homework completion, and learning outcomes will not vary.
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Paula Portela Cabana
Fees for language courses are £180/£90.
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