LN121     
Spanish Language and Society 1 (beginner)

This information is for the 2016/17 session.

Teacher responsible

Ms Lourdes Hernandez Martin TW3.6.01.L and Mr Rafael Penas Cruz TW3.6.01.L

Availability

Available as an outside option to all undergraduate and General Course students. Students can take this course in any year of their studies following approval from the teacher responsible and subject to their own programme regulations.

Pre-requisites

  • No previous knowledge of Spanish is required; students with limited prior knowledge may be considered for the course subject to an interview with the course co-ordinator.
  • Please contact one of the teachers responsible before registering for this course.
  • If you are thinking of taking this course in your 2nd or 3rd year, it is advisable to contact one of the teachers responsible before the summer vacation.

Course content

  • Beginners to intermediate study of the Spanish language through themes related to Spanish-speaking societies within the framework of social sciences and culture.
  • In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, authentic and studio-based multi-media materials.
  • The focus is on accuracy as well as communication that advance students’ language competence, transferable skills and cultural critical awareness.

Teaching

60 hours of classes in the MT. 60 hours of classes in the LT. 6 hours of classes in the ST.

Week 11 of MT and LT will provide structured learning activities related to the course.

Six hours per week, which will feature: (a) interactive topical work; (b) oral practise; (c) grammar and vocabulary work; (d) tutorials; and (e) guided study using IT and web-based materials.

Formative coursework

Students will be required to complete weekly tasks.

Indicative reading

  • Students will be advised on relevant materials at the beginning of the course

Assessment

Exam (60%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Oral examination (20%) in the ST.
Continuous assessment (20%) in the MT and LT.

Student performance results

(2013/14 - 2015/16 combined)

Classification % of students
First 41.8
2:1 36.4
2:2 14.5
Third 5.5
Fail 1.8

Key facts

Department: Language Studies

Total students 2015/16: 15

Average class size 2015/16: 8

Capped 2015/16: Yes (24)

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

PDAM skills

  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication

Course survey results

(2013/14 - 2015/16 combined)

1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" score

The scores below are average responses.

Response rate: 90%

Question

Average
response

Reading list (Q2.1)

1.6

Materials (Q2.3)

1.4

Course satisfied (Q2.4)

1.3

Lectures (Q2.5)

1.6

Integration (Q2.6)

1.5

Contact (Q2.7)

1.2

Feedback (Q2.8)

1.4

Recommend (Q2.9)

Yes

91%

Maybe

6%

No

3%