- Course Code
- SP 1027
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Ms S Domingo
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Notes
This course may not be taken by students who qualify for Spanish Language 2 or any other more advanced courses.
Overview
This course provides an intensive introduction to the Spanish language for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish, or with qualifications below the entry requirement for Spanish Language 2. It concentrates on the four basic language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension. Students attend 3 grammar/reading and writing classes per week and attend a further tutorial focusing on spoken Spanish. Students are also required to pursue private study and to submit regular written work.
Structure
3 one-hour language classes per week; one further tutorial per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), in-course assessment: written exercises (30%), class test (10%) and oral skills (10%).
In order to pass the course, students must pass the written examination and oral skills element of assessment and present themselves for all elements of assessment.
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Regular formative assessments of different aspects of written Spanish language. Continuous formative feedback on spoken Spanish.
Feedback
Written and /or verbal feedback is given on all assessments. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both grammar classes and oral classes.