LN121 One Unit
Spanish Language and Society 1 (beginner)
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Margarita Rois Quiroga
Dr Roser Martinez-Sanchez
Availability
This course is available on the BA in Geography, BA in Social Anthropology, BSc in Economic History, BSc in Economic History and Geography, BSc in Economics and Economic History, BSc in Environment and Sustainable Development, BSc in International Relations, BSc in International Relations and History, BSc in Language, Culture and Society, BSc in Social Anthropology, Erasmus Reciprocal Programme of Study and Exchange Programme for Students from University of California, Berkeley. This course is freely available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. It does not require permission. This course is available with permission to General Course students.
This course has a limited number of places (it is capped) and priority will be given to Language Centre BSc students and students from other Departments following a Language Specialism. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. This course is available with permission to General Course students.
All students should seek approval from the teacher responsible before completing course selection. Please see information on seeking approval for undergraduate modern language degree courses https://www.lse.ac.uk/language-centre/undergraduate-degree-courses/degree-courses-as-part-of-an-undergraduate-degree
Requisites
Additional 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 language skills through individual and group work, authentic and multi-media materials, and research based learning.
- 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 Winter Term.
60 hours of classes in the Autumn Term.
6 hours of classes in the Spring Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn and Winter Term.
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 assessment
Students will be required to complete weekly tasks.
Continuous Assessment tasks can take place in class and outside the class.
Indicative reading
Students will be advised on relevant materials at the beginning of the course.
Assessment
Exam (30%), duration: 90 Minutes in the Spring exam period
Oral examination (30%)
Continuous assessment (40%)
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
Course Study Period: Autumn, Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 4
CEFR Level: A2/B1
Total students 2024/25: 14
Average class size 2024/25: 7
Capped 2024/25: Yes(24)Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication