OSL076 - Spanish Stage 3B (2018/19)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2018/19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Spanish Stage 3B | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 2018/19(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In this module students will develop advanced Spanish language skills and work towards becoming independent users of the target language. (CEFR Level B1/B2) Students will learn how to use Spanish in a wide range of contexts, with appropriate register. The course further extends students’ ability to use grammatical structures and vocabulary accurately. It also focuses on intercultural communication skills and cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries.
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 OSL075 OR B1 competence
Syllabus
• Development of listening skills in a variety of contexts and on a wide range of topics LO1
• Development of writing skills on a wide range of topics LO2
• Extension of lexis on a wide range of topics LO1, LO2
• Revision of grammar structures and introduction of new ones LO1, LO2
• Development of high level spoken accuracy and fluency, using appropriate register LO1
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 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 an in class test, course work and an oral test. The in class test 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/