SPAN06004 2021 Spanish Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 2.2
This module expands on the range of skills attained in Semester 3 so that the student should be equipped to perform at CEFR Level A2. Insight into Spanish-speaking cultures and societies continues in tandem with the student's developing language skills. Contemporary media, authentic text, video clips and film will be used. This module also serves as preparation for those students who may choose to spend one or two Semesters studying at an Erasmus partner institution in Spain during Year 3.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Perform confidently at CEFR Level A2
OVERALL READING COMPREHENSION Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources selectively. Has a broad active reading vocabulary, but may experience some difficulty with low-frequency idioms.
OVERALL SPOKEN PRODUCTION Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
OVERALL WRITTEN PRODUCTION Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
AUDIO-VISUAL RECEPTION: Can follow a TV commercial or a trailer for or scene from a film, understanding what the actors are talking about, provided that the images are a great help in understanding and the delivery is clear and relatively slow.
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
1. Perform confidently at Level A2 (Basic User) within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines).
2. Understand and modify sentences and freqently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance not covered at Level 2.1 (e.g. very basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment).
3. Without assistance communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
4. Describe, using a full range of vocabulary appropriate to the Level, aspects of his/her background; immediate environment; the world of work; and matters in areas of immediate need.
5. Demonstrate awareness of grammatical accuracy appropriate to the Level
6. Make an oral presentation on a chosen aspect of 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 | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
2 | Other Exam written and aural tests | Coursework 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
2014-03-11 Gente Hoy: Libro del alumno + CD 2 (B1) Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L.
ISBN 8415640374 ISBN-13 9788415640370
Rare book
Module Resources
https://marcoele.com/gramatica-a/
https://marcoele.com/gramatica-b/