LN788 Spanish: Level Five (Current Issues)

Student should have previously learnt and be confident using ...see description of "Communicative content" of Level 5 Standard (LN790) and "Structural Content" of (LN805). A high level of oral fluency expected from students. Admission into the course upon completion of online level test and tutor's approval during the needs analysis session. Student profile: Students should be motivated to study and research independently.

Course aims:

This is a proficiency course with a focus on current issues.

To attain competence in a broad range of complex and non-routine tasks in a variety of contexts.
To extend the ability to use Spanish effectively for purposes of general communication in a great variety of academic, social and work-related contexts.
To develop a high degree of linguistic independence and flexibility in Spanish.
To understand and analyse complex texts about culture and society in Spanish speaking countries.
To familiarise students with the latest developments and current issues in Spanish-speaking countries.
To establish specific linguistic skills and strategies required to communicate about current issues in Spanish speaking countries.
To bring the students to level C1/C2 of CEFR.

Communicative content:

Advanced Spanish language with reference to the Spanish Current Issues through selected texts covering a number of key current topics/areas.
Logical argumentation. Issues of group dynamic.
Reading, summarising and processing information of complex texts.
Understanding and using complex and authentic language.
Leading a discussion: expressing an opinion, agreement, disagreement.
Exchanging specific information.
Topics related to: Economic issues in Latin America (ALCA, USA and Europe interests in Latin America).
Human rights issues in Latin America.
Impunity (Guatemala, Peru, Argentina and Chile).
Nationalisms in Spain: Basque case.
Colombia: Armed conflict, drugs and child soldiers.
Structural content: Contextualised revision of structural content of LN803

8 hours of classes in the MT. 11 hours of classes in the LT. 1 hour of classes in the ST.

This is a 20 hour-course. Please refer to the LSE timetable for course teaching arrangements.

Use of a selection of original written work from key authors, films, video footage and resources available on the World Wide Web.

Continuous assessment (70%) in the MT and LT.
Oral examination (30%) in the LT.

Department: Language Centre

Total students 2019/20: Unavailable

Average class size 2019/20: 8

Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.