Spanish Advanced A (B) (R4031B)
Spanish Advanced A (B)
Module R4031B
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This Stage 5 module is for students who have already acquired the capacity to function with some autonomy in the target language (TL) at level B1 (Independent User) of the Common European Framework of Reference [CEFR].
Building on existing levels of proficiency at level the module aims to:
- enable students to understand the main ideas within extended discourse and to communicate effectively in the TL, with increasing fluency, confidence and spontaneity, in a variety of contexts
- provide opportunities, across a variety of topics, for practice of understanding and communication in the TL using the four language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, at an advanced level
- introduce and develop the range of complex elements of TL language structures, syntax, and vocabulary to allow continued progression in the TL
- facilitate the analysis of some aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural background of the language through a variety of contextualised activities and materials, in a range of media, e.g. text; audio; audio-visual; digital.
Your classes will consist of a variety of activities to develop your practical skill in all four communicative competencies (SLRW), and to encourage autonomous use of the TL. These will include presentations and discussion, text handling and writing activities such as summarising and reporting etc., based on themes, grammatical structures and language skills. Working individually and in groups, you will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and understanding of TL countries, society, and community through both authentic and specially prepared textual and audio-visual materials.
Seminar activities are complemented by guided independent study, and will make use of Study Direct and other technologies.
This module is at B1-B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Module learning outcomes
With reference to CEFR B1-B1+ level, the student can recognise and identify the main points of clear standard discourse in the target language within a selected range of familiar subjects.
Communicate effectively in the target language within a selected variety of familiar formal/informal contexts.
Use and apply a good range of vocabulary and standard language structures cohesively, appropriate to context.
Convey understanding of aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural context of the target language.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 10 (10 minutes) | 40.00% |
| Report | XVAC Week 1 | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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