Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ADVANCED SPANISH 9 | ||
Code | SPAN309 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr MJ Moreno Garcia Del Pulgar Modern Languages and Cultures Moreno@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
SPAN278 ADVANCED SPANISH 7+8 |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
44 |
24 |
68 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 82 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Timed written exam. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a reassessment opportunity. This will be marked anonymously. | 2 hours | 40 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Practical synchronous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This cannot be marked anonymously. There will be a reassessment opportunity. | 15 minutes | 30 | ||||
Portfolio. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a reassessment opportunity. This will be marked anonymously. | 10 minutes and 200 w | 30 |
Aims |
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To equip final year students with sophisticated expressive skills in the area of formal text production on an advanced level in a variety of genres; To provide translations skills in different styles, registers and genres; To develop grammar skills to an advanced level; To develop advanced listening skills; To develop speaking and presentation skills through specific oral classes. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module, students will be able to speak and write Spanish with near-native fluency and with grammatical correctness. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of different contexts and registers. |
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(LO3) Students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills will all have improved and their ability to translate texts and interpret short interviews / talks will have been enhanced. |
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(LO4) Students will be expected to be able to translate from English into Spanish with grammatical correctness and cultural awareness. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - oral. |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - written. |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - listening skills. |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - report writing. |
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(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - communicating for audience. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method: seminar. |
Syllabus |
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Advanced grammar subjects will be tackled as well as advanced written, oral and aural work in Spanish language. Students will write extensive pieces of work in various genres and learn to speak in various registers and in various situations. The Syllabus is to be found in the Module Handbook (accessible through VITAL/CANVAS). Each student is issued with a detailed Weekly Schedule for the Module at the beginning of the Semester. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |