Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG6005 |
| Title: |
Introduction to Spanish
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Long Title:
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Introduction to Spanish
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2220 - Languages
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to the geography of Spain. It also centres on Spanish pronunciation, alphabet and numbers. It covers basic grammatical structures used to talk about oneself, likes and dislikes, one's family, best friend (physical description and personality) and one's town/city.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Research the fundamental features of the geography and culture of Spain. |
| LO2 |
Listen to basic conversations in Spanish, including introductions, numbers, hobbies, families, descriptions of people and town/cities. |
| LO3 |
Speak basic phrases in Spanish, including introductions, numbers, hobbies, families, descriptions of people and town/cities. |
| LO4 |
Write short basic texts in Spanish, including introductions, numbers, hobbies, families, descriptions of people and town/cities. |
| LO5 |
Read and comprehend short, basic written paragraphs in Spanish, including introductions, numbers, hobbies, families, descriptions of people and town/cities. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Cultural Studies
The students will be introduced to the geography of Spain and its autonomous communities
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Listening skills
Basic classroom interaction, understanding questions and simple phrases used in everyday situations. Audio materials include CDs, videos, films, podcasts, mp3 and many other audio internet files on the topics of oneself, likes/dislikes, family, best friend and town/city
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Speaking skills
The sound of Spanish, pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet and numbers; basic classroom interaction, answering questions on the topics of oneself, likes/dislikes, family, best friend and town/city
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Writing skills
Writing basic Spanish texts on the topics of oneself, likes/dislikes, family, best friend and town/city
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Reading skills
Reading short, basic paragraphs in Spanish on the topics of oneself, likes/dislikes, family, best friend and town/city
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Grammar
Areas of grammar covered for the above skills include: basic verbs like SER, TENER, GUSTAR, HAY, ESTAR; Personal Pronouns; possessive pronouns; definite and indefinite articles; gender and number
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Grammar, vocabulary and culture lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
computer/language lab |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Grammar, vocabulary and culture lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer/Language lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Jaime Corpas, Eva Garcia, Agustin Garmendia/Carmen Soriano. (2013), Aula Internacional 1: Curso de Español, Difusion, [ISBN: 84 84432300].
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Harper Collins Publishers HarperCollins. (2015), Collins Spanish Dictionary, 3rd. Collins, [ISBN: 978-0007382385].
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Pilar Munoz, Mike Thacker. (2012), A Spanish Learning Grammar, Hodder Education, [ISBN: 978-0340916877].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Andrew Whittaker. (2008), Speak the Culture: Spain, Thorogood, [ISBN: 9781854186058].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Duolingo,
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Website, BBC,
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