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SPAN1011: Spanish Language 1A

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Type	Open
Level	1
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)

Prerequisites

Grade A in Spanish at A level or an equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the modules language coordinator

Corequisites

At least one additional level 1 module in Hispanic Studies

Excluded Combinations of Modules

Spanish Language 1B (SPAN1072); any MLAN or MLAS coded Spanish Language modules.

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.
The teaching and resources in this module reflect a commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity. It positions the richness of the (language area)-speaking world at the core of its syllabus.

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.
Summative assessment of reading/writing skills and of grammatical knowledge will take the form of an end-of-year examination.
Oral skills will be summatively assessed by means of activities carried out in class during the year, including group work.
Formative assessment for this module will include a combination of self-assessed, peer-assessed and tutor-assessed exercises during the year.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Language and Computer Classes	42	2 per week	1 hour	42	Yes
Preparation and Reading				158
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Oral Assessment		Component Weighting: 25%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
In-class continuous assessment of oral skills		100	10-minute oral examination

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 75%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	2 hours	100	Yes

Formative Assessment

Regular written assignments/oral practice.

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