SPAN06001 2021 Spanish Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 1.1
This Module introduces and reinforces essential language skills while also introducing the cultures of Spanish-speaking societies. Through a combination of text-based material and contemporary media, the student will consolidate key language skills at this level and develop cultural awareness. This is an accelerated ab-initio Spanish course and on completion of the Semester, the student will move towards performing at Level A1 within the CEFR Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines)
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Progress towards achieving Level A1 (Basic User) within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines)
OVERALL READING COMPREHENSION Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required.
OVERALL SPOKEN PRODUCTION Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about people and places.
OVERALL WRITTEN PRODUCTION Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences.
AUDIO-VISUAL RECEPTION Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting visual information and general knowledge.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Language seminars
Listening and comprehension
Cultural project work
Audio-visual and Modern Media materials
Module Assessment Strategies
Role plays
Oral presentations.
Written test
Project presentation
Portfolio assessment
Voice and video recordings
Repeat Assessments
All elements of the assessments may be repeated accordingly.
Indicative Syllabus
Understand and use familiar every day expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Introduce oneself and others; ask and answer questions about personal details e.g. where he/she lives; people he/she knows; things he/she has.
Interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly, and is prepared to help.
Present certain aspect of the culture of the Spanish speaking world.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Oral Exam oral tests | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
2 | Written and aural tests | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

2013-04-30 Gente Hoy: Libro del alumno + CD 1 (A1-A2) Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L.
ISBN 9788415620785 ISBN-13 9788415620785
Rare book
Module Resources
https://marcoele.com/gramatica-a/
https://marcoele.com/gramatica-b/