Module Details

Module Code: LANG6033
Title: Working with Spanish
Long Title: Working with Spanish
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 7 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses broadly on the geography and culture of the Spanish speaking world (Spain and Latin America) through the Spanish language. This course also reviews and expands the key aspects of the A2+ Spanish level according to the European Framework of Reference for languages. This include topics such as technology, languages, health and housing/living amongst others and the review of all past tenses (present perfect, preterite and imperfect), present and future tenses.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Research in the target language different aspects of the geography and culture of the Spanish-speaking world (Spain and Latin America)
LO2 Listen and critically examine spoken Spanish to include past, present and future tenses and topics of housing/living, languages and health in A2 level
LO3 Speak Spanish to include past, present and future tenses in topics such as housing/living, languages, health, technology, cities, work, studies in A2+ level
LO4 Write paragraphs in Spanish to include past, present and future tenses in topics of housing/living, languages and health, holidays, work, life in the historical past in contrast to the present in A2 level.
LO5 Analyse and examine authentic texts to include past, present and future tenses in topics of housing/living, languages, health, historical past, work and holidays in A2 level.
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).
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Cultural Studies
The fundamentals of geography and culture in Spanish-speaking countries (Spain and Latin America) through the Spanish language
Listening Skills
Audio materials include films on culture and geography in the Spanish-speaking world (Spain and Latin America). It also includes listening material on the topics of housing/living, languages and health in A2+ level.
Speaking Skills
Group and individual oral work in the past, present and future on the topics of housing/living, languages, health, holidays, work, historical past and technology in A2+ level.
Writing skills
Writing longer paragraphs in the past, present and future on the topics of housing/living, languages, health, holidays, work, historical past and technology in A2+ level.
Reading Skills
Reading moderately complex authentic business texts in the past, present and future on the topics of housing/living, languages, health, holidays, work, historical past and technology in A2+ level.
Grammar
Aread of grammar covered for listening, speaking, writing and reading skills: review and expansion of the past tenses (present perfect, indefinite and imperfect tenses), the present and the future in a A2+ level. Also it includes the differences between POR and PARA
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Participation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Cultural Project (twice per semester)
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Listening Comprehension
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Group role-play
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Written tests (twice per semester)
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.

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 Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Language Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Read newspaper articles, listen to the news or other audio files and set targets for speaking Spanish 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 Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Language lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Read newspaper articles, listen to the news or audio files and set targets for speaking Spanish Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ana Cristina Llompart, Haydn Kirnon, Bernadette Mohan; Michael Britton. (2015), Oxford beginner's Spanish dictionary, [ISBN: 0007382383].
  • Pilar Munoz, Mike Thacker. (2013), A Spanish Learning Grammar, [ISBN: 0340916877].
  • Jaime Corpas, Agustin Garmendia et al. (2013), Aula Internacional 2. Nueva Edicion, [ISBN: 8415640102].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • (2013), España: Manual de civilizacion, [ISBN: 978-84-7711-619-6].
  • (2013), Mexico: Manual de civilizacion, [ISBN: 8477118108].
  • (2015), Todas las voces: curso de cultura y civilizacion, [ISBN: 9783125269729].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • DVD- Film, (2006), Volver.
  • DVD-Film, (2004), Diarios de Motocicleta.
  • DVD-Film, (2014), Ocho Apellidos Vascos.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 5 Elective
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 1 Elective
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 5 Elective
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 5 Elective
CR_BMKTG_7 Bachelor of Business in Marketing 5 Elective
CR_FTOUR_7 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 5 Elective
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 1 Elective