OSL003 - Spanish Stage 3 (Intensive) (2020/21)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2020/21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module status | DELETED (This module is no longer running) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Spanish Stage 3 (Intensive) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Level 4/5/6 (99) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2020/21(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In this module students will develop advanced language skills and work towards becoming independent users of Spanish. (CEFR Level B1 in the first semester and B2 in the second) Students will learn how to use Spanish in a wide range of contexts both personally and professionally, through practical class activities focusing on authentic language use. There will be a particular emphasis on developing reading and writing skills, as well as oral, listening and intercultural skills. The course extends students’ ability to use a wide range of grammatical structures and vocabulary accurately. In addition, cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries will be studied.
The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided WebLearn materials. The module is adaptable to the language abilities of students and can be taught to students studying in different years.
Prior learning requirements
Completion of OSL074 or A2/B1 competence
Syllabus
The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided Weblearn materials. Indicative contents will include:
• Development of listening skills including note taking and reconstituting notes LO2
• Development of writing and reading skills LO2
• Further development of a wide range of lexis LO1, LO2
• Study of genre and register in written texts LO2
• Extension and expansion of grammatical control (new and revised structures) LO1, LO2
• Development of oral fluency and accuracy LO1
• Development of linguistic devices to improve cohesion and coherence LO1, LO2
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Learning and teaching strategies will be delivered through a blended learning approach. Learners will actively participate in individual and group activities in class and independently, using online resources and tools available on Weblearn, as well as paper based materials. They will receive teacher and peer feedback to enable them to reflect on their learning
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this module are calibrated to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Speaking
• deliver a clear and fluent presentation using an enhanced range of vocabulary
• express and discuss points of view fluently and spontaneously in a variety of social contexts
2. Writing:
• be able to use and select different registers and styles appropriately
• write clear text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues, giving advantages and disadvantages
Assessment strategy
The module will be assessed through in class tests, course work and an oral test. The in class tests will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2, the course work will assess learning outcome 1 and the oral test will assess learning outcome 2.
• Formative assessment supports students in developing for summative assessment.
• Feedback on assessment is timely, constructive and developmental.
• Processes for marking assessments and for moderating marks are clearly articulated and consistently operated by those involved in the assessment process.
Bibliography
• Alonso, R. (2005) Gramática básica del estudiante de español (A1-B1). Barcelona: Difusión.
• Barceló, M. (2007) Vamos 2 – Libro del alumno. Atenas: Edilingua Pantelis Marin.
• Borobio, V. (2011) Ele Actual B1. Madrid: SM Editores.
• Collins, Spanish dictionary (2009). Glasgow: Collins.
• Lewis, M. (1999) How to study foreign Languages. London: Palgrave.
• Spinelli, E. (2003) English grammar for students of Spanish: the study guide for those learning Spanish. London: Arnold.
Websites
• Busuu (no date). Available at: https://www.busuu.com
• Duolingo (no date). Available at: https://duolingo.com
• StudySpanish (no date). Available at: https://studyspanish.com
• Wordreference (no date). Available at: https://www.wordreference.com/