2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO1092 Intermediate Spanish (B1 of the CEFR)
20 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Juan Muñoz López
Email: J.Munoz@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Having completed successfully the module SPPO 1091 or having completed a qualification in Spanish Language equivalent to As Spanish or having a level of linguistic competence of A2 of the CEFR.If students have completed Spanish at A Level and wish to continue learning the language it is recommended that they choose SPPO1010 in leiu of this module.
This module is mutually exclusive with
| FLTU1833 | Upper Intermediate Spanish |
Module replaces
SPPO 2160 and SPPO 1113This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is approved as a skills discovery module
Module summary
This module enables students with an AS in Spanish or similar level of linguistic competence in Spanish to further develop their language skills and to complete the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).Language Learning in this module is student-centred and task-based. The classroom is conceived as a social space for communication. Both written and oral tasks will be set.Objectives
At the end of this module students will be able to:- understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc;
- deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken;
- produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest;
- describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Learning outcomes
- Relevant grammar points at an Intermediate level;
- Understanding of some relevant current affairs and life in Spain and Latin America explored in the course of the language learning-tasks;
- A vocabulary around the topics and areas covered.
Syllabus
The module will follow the textbook Aula 3 Internacional (Barcelona: Difusión).
Texts used and vocabulary introduced in class will cover a wide range of thematic areas relating to current affairs and life in Spain and Latin America.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| Private study hours | 160.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Homework: 60 hours- Assessed work write-up: 30 hours
- Private reading: 40 hours
- Exam preparation: 30 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Class attendance- Coursework.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 500 Writing Task 1 | 10.00 |
| Essay | 1 x 500 Writing Task 2 | 10.00 |
| Oral Presentation | 1 x 5 minutes | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
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 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 15 mins | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:37
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