BA European Studies and Spanish
Year 1
(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
Learning outcomes
Learning OutcomesOn completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the discipline;- use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities i.e.- be able to communicate the results of their work- present a structured and coherent simple argument- be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the discipline- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the discipline;- appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;- demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries.On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:- communicate in Spanish so as to sustain everyday conversation with a native or other competent speaker of the language - master the basic elements of the other subject studied- demonstrate receptive and productive language skills in a variety of contexts in Spanish - demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the literature, history and visual cultures of the Spanish-speaking world - present a structured and coherent simple argument
Transferable (key) skills
Transferable (Key) SkillsStudents will have had the opportunity to acquire as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibilityStudents will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied, e.g. be able to gather and process information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and electronic sources, be able to use IT effectively both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and independent learning, including the ability to appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the discipline;- work that covers a restricted area of the discipline;- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the area of study- work that covers a restricted area of the discipline;- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies;