OSL073 - Spanish Stage 2A (2021/22)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2021/22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Spanish Stage 2A | ||||||||||||||||
| 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
In this module students will continue to develop their language skills to become elementary users of Spanish. Students will learn how to use Spanish in a range of contexts through practical class activities focusing on authentic language use. The course covers grammatical structures, vocabulary and skills as well as looking at intercultural communication skills and cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided Weblearn materials.
Prior learning requirements
Preliminary knowledge of the language (CEFR A2) or completion of OLP level 1B in the target language
Syllabus
• Further development receptive skills (listening, reading) LO1, LO3
• Further development of writing skills LO3
• Further development of speaking skills and fluency LO2
• Extension and expansion of accurate use of and understanding of a range of lexis. LO3
• Further development of grammatical accuracy LO1, LO2, LO3
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. Listening
• understand clear practical messages, announcements and conversations in Spanish
2. Speaking
• interact and express opinions on various simple topics
• ask/answer questions to simple statements maintaining the flow of conversation
3. Use of written language
• read and understand simple texts describing experiences/impressions
• write formal/informal texts using adequate grammar and vocabulary
• answer questions and respond to simple statements, maintaining the flow of conversation, including reformulating to aid understanding
Assessment strategy
The module will be assessed through an in class test, a listening test and an oral test. The in class test will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2, the listening will assess learning outcome 1, and the oral test will assess learning outcomes 3.
• 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
• Barceló, M. (2007) Vamos 2 – Libro del alumno. Atenas: Edilingua Pantelis Marin
• Borobio, V. (2011) Ele Actual A2. 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/