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 7+8
Code SPAN278
Coordinator Dr MDC Rios Garcia
Languages, Cultures and Film
C.Rios-Garcia@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
SPAN256 ADVANCED SPANISH 5+6 

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   33

 .5

 11

     44.5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 105.5
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Standard UoL penalties will apply There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment.  120    40       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Listening / Oral exam Online, Synchronous There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1    20       
Portfolio of Continuous tests and coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    25       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    15       

Aims

To consolidate the student's knowledge of Spanish grammar in a variety of different contexts and registers and to explore aspects of contemporary Peninsular and Latin American Spanish language and culture;

To develop and consolidate listening comprehension skills in Spanish in a variety of different contexts  and registers;

To communicate effectively in oral Spanish in a variety of different contexts and registers.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of this module, students will have markedly improved their linguistic skills in Spanish speaking, listening, understanding, reading, writing and translating, which will equip them to attain an advanced level and to be able to spend a successful next year spent abroad.

(LO2) On successful completion of this module students will be able to translate a variety of socio-cultural and literary texts from English into Spanish.

(LO3) On successful completion of this module students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral Spanish in a variety of different formal and professional contexts and registers and to explore aspects of contemporary Peninsular and Latin American Spanish language and culture.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

(S4) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description:
This module is delivered in four contact-hours per week distributed as follows: 2 hour-seminar of grammar and written skills, one-hour seminar of speaking skills and one hour of reading and listening skills and pronunciation in a language laboratory.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: One-to-one tutorial.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work
Description: Weekly, takes place in the language lab.
Attendance Recorded: No

Syllabus
 

This is an advanced course in Spanish language and culture, mapped against the B2 level of the CEFR, in which the knowledge of grammar learned in SPAN256 is consolidated and developed.
The detailed Syllabus is to be found in the module handbook, which can be accessed through VITAL.
Students are issued with a weekly schedule at the beginning of the semester.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.