Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG7011 |
| Title: |
Applied Spanish
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Long Title:
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Applied Spanish
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2220 - Languages
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| Module Description: |
This module centres mainly on history pf Spain in the Twentieth and Twenty First Century. This module also centres on the B1+ level of Spanish according to European framework of reference for languages: review of past tenses, present and past subjunctive and direct pronouns in different topics related to society, the individual and the economy.
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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 |
Critically examine historical events in the Twentieth and Twenty First Century in Spain. |
| LO2 |
Listen and critically analyse intermediate conversations which include review of past tenses, present and past subjunctive and direct pronouns in different topics related to society, the individual and the economy. |
| LO3 |
Speak and/or present in different topics related to society, the individual and the economy. |
| LO4 |
Write extended paragraphs, film synopsis and personal opinions in Spanish which include topics related to society, the individual and the economy. |
| LO5 |
Read and critically study authentic texts in Spanish regarding topics related to society, the individual and the economy. |
| 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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Cultural Studies
Twentieth and Twenty First century history in Spain
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Listening Skills
Group and paired dramatic role-playing; audio materials; film materials on different topics of the individual, society and the economy.
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Speaking Skills
Discussions and presentations on different topics of the individual, society and the economy.
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Writing Skills
Writing film synopses, essays and personal opinions on different topics of the individual, society and the economy.
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Reading Skills
Reading moderately complex authentic texts included on the topics of history and culture in Spain and some Latin American countries, tourism, customer service and film synopses
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Grammar
Area of grammar covered: revision on past tenses, present and past subjunctive and direct pronouns.
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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 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Language Lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Conversation practice, online review work |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Grammar, vocabulary, culture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Language lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Read newspaper articles, listen to the news and other audio files and set targets for speaking Spanish |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Oxford University Press. (2009), Concise Oxfod Spanish-English Dictionary, [ISBN: 12365987422].
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(2014), Aula Internacional 3. Nueva Edicion, [ISBN: 8415640110].
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Pilar Muñoz, Mike Thacker. (2012), A Spanish Learning Grammar, 3rd. [ISBN: 1444157337].
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(2021), Aula Internacional Plus Libro Del Alumno-b1, Difusion. [ISBN: 8418032227].
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Collectif. (2011), Via Rapida: Libro + CD, [ISBN: 9788484436553].
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(2010), Todas las voces: curso de cultura y civilizacion, [ISBN: 8484437221].
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(2014), España: Manual de civilizacion, [ISBN: 9788490818008].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Latin American Travel Association,
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DVD, (2006), El laberinto del fauno.
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DVD, (2003), El lapiz del carpintero.
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