LN122 One Unit
Spanish Language and Society 2 (intermediate)
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Lourdes Hernandez Martin
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 Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics, BSc in Environmental Policy with Economics, 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.
Requisites
Assumed prior knowledge:
Language skills and knowledge of Spanish at A2/B1 level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages are required.
Additional requisites:
- A good pass at GCSE+ / AS Level or its equivalent is required.
- For undergraduates who have either successfully completed LN121 (the beginner course).
- All students should seek approval from Lourdes Hernandez-Martin (l.hernandez-martin@lse.ac.uk) before completing course selection. Please see here for 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
- If you are thinking of taking this course in your 2nd or 3rd year, it is advisable to contact Lourdes Hernandez-Martin (l.hernandez-martin@lse.ac.uk) before the summer vacation.
Course content
This course is designed to help students reach an advanced-level of proficiency in Spanish by developing their interaction, production, reception, and mediation skills. Students will explore a diverse range of topics gaining a deeper understanding of the contexts where Spanish is spoken.
In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all language skills through individual and group work. Students have also the opportunity to carry out research of their choice.
Teaching
50 hours of classes in the Winter Term.
50 hours of classes in the Autumn Term.
5 hours of classes in the Spring Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn and Winter Term.
Five hours per week.
The course is taught via sociocultural units and the research-based project Enfoques.
Students´ initiative and participation are essential.
Continuous Assessment tasks can take place in class and outside the class.
Formative assessment
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 (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: B1/B2
Total students 2024/25: 5
Average class size 2024/25: 5
Capped 2024/25: Yes(12)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