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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO3140 Higher Intermediate Spanish
20 creditsClass Size: 4
Module manager: Maria Garcia Florenciano
Email: m.garciaflorenciano@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisites
| SPPO2160 | Intermediate Spanish |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| SPPO2010 | Practical Lang Skill Spanish 2 |
| SPPO2011 | Pract Lang Skills in Spanish 2 |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This is an integrated Spanish language and language skills module, designed to enhance and consolidate inherited structures, in a variety of contexts. Alongside the enhancement of the four basic language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) students will gain competence in the following transferable skills: - the ability to appreciate and use nuanced language at an advanced level; - the ability to appreciate and use at an advanced level tone, register, structure and style in oral and written communication; - the ability to interact and negotiate orally in complex situations. Students wishing to take this module should have passed SPPO2160 in Level 2.Objectives
The objective of the module is to put into practice and consolidate grammatical structures and vocabulary previously acquired in written and spoken Spanish through training in skills such as formulation of arguments, presentation of cases, debates, etc.Upon completion of this module students will be able to express themselves fluently and accurately in both Spanish and English.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to express themselves fluently and accurately in both Spanish and English. They will have enhanced knowledge of Spanish grammar and syntax, covering part of the contents of C1 CEFR, and understanding of nuanced language, tone and idiomatic expressions in Spanish at an advanced level.
On successful completion of this module students will:
- understand the main ideas of complex Spanish texts on both concrete and abstract topics;
- understand extended speech and lectures in Spanish, and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar;
- understand Spanish television programmes and films without too much effort;
- be able to take an active part in discussion in Spanish in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views;
- be able to interact in Spanish with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, negotiating orally in complex situations;
- be able to produce clear, detailed texts in Spanish, and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Syllabus
The students will study a range of contemporary topics through the medium of contemporary material taken from journalistic and other sources, and cover advanced points of grammar.
- Written exercises will cover areas such as translation, resumes, essays and the like.
- In the oral component of the module, students will be required to carry out task work based on the written materials already supplied.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Language Class | 42 | 1.00 | 42.00 |
| Private study hours | 158.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 600 words | 10.00 |
| Portfolio | Autonomous Learning Portfolio | 25.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Participation in oral activities throughout the year | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 65.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 25.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 35.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 13/04/2011
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