LN122     
Spanish Language and Society 2 (intermediate)

This information is for the 2019/20 session.

Teacher responsible

Ms Maria Lourdes Hernandez Martin PEL.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



Course content

Teaching

50 hours of classes in the MT. 50 hours of classes in the LT. 5 hours of classes in the ST.

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

Five hours per week, which will feature: (a) interactive topical work; (b) oral practice; (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 (40%, duration: 2 hours) in the summer exam period.
Oral examination (20%) in the ST.
Continuous assessment (40%) in the MT and LT.

Language courses map to the Common European Framework for Language Learning.  This framework defines linguistic proficiency in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) at different levels.  To pass this course, students are therefore required to achieve a pass mark in each element of the assessment (continuous assessment, oral and written exams), as these test all four skills.

Key facts

Department: Language Centre

Total students 2018/19: 10

Average class size 2018/19: 10

Capped 2018/19: No

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

Student performance results

(2016/17 - 2018/19 combined)

Classification % of students
First 31.8
2:1 54.5
2:2 13.6
Third 0
Fail 0