OSL072 - Spanish Stage 1B (2021/22)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2021/22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Spanish Stage 1B | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Level 4/5/6 (99) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2021/22(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
Students will continue to learn Spanish and will become confident basic users, achieving CEFR A2 level. Students will learn to use the language in familiar contexts through practical class activities, focusing on authentic language use. The module develops students’ control of grammatical structures and vocabulary, as well as focusing on reading, writing, listening, speaking, and communicative and pronunciation skills. Students will also study the cultures of Spanish speaking countries.
This is a 15 credit module taught on a semester basis. The module is assessed by two in class tests and an oral test. 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 OSL071 or A1 CEFR level
Syllabus
The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided Weblearn materials. Indicative contents will include:
• Development of listening and speaking skills LO1, LO2
• Development of writing skills LO3
• Development of a basic range of vocabulary and lexis LO1, LO2, LO3
• Acquisition of simple grammatical structures and basic tenses LO1, LO3
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
This course will follow a blended learning approach. Students will study Spanish during class and extend and consolidate this with the use of WebLearn and other online and paper based resources. They will develop independent learning skills and language learning strategies. Students will work together and alone, in and out of class and 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 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
On completing this module, students will be able to:
1. Listening:
Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
2. Speaking:
Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
3. Use of written language:
Understand simple written texts related to familiar topics
Write short utterances and notes on familiar topics and situations.
Assessment strategy
• The module will be assessed through a progress test, a listening test and an oral test. The progress test will assess learning outcome 3, the listening test will assess learning outcome 1 and 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
• Lewis, M. (1999) How to study foreign Languages. London: Macmillan Study guides.
• Spinelli, E. (2003) English grammar for students of Spanish: the study guide for those learning Spanish. London: Arnold.
• Turk, P., Zollo, M. (1998) Viva la gramática. London: Hodder & Stoughton.
• Collins, Spanish dictionary (2009). Glasgow: Collins.
Websites:
• Wordreference (no date). Available at: https://www.wordreference.com/
• BBC Mundo (2018). Available at: http://www.bbc.com/mundo