Spanish Language 5

SPLA51050 Spanish Language 5 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 2 Blanca González-Valencia Unit coordinator Spanish, Portuguese and Latin 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course unit consists of language tuition in spoken and written Spanish and has an intercultural approach preparing students for their period of residence abroad. It focuses on the practice of a wide variety of language and language-related skills which will help learners acquire confidence as independent users of the target language in interpersonal and social contexts as well as in academic and professional ones. This course unit consists of language tuition in spoken and written Spanish and has an intercultural approach preparing students for their period of residence abroad. It focuses on the practice of a wide variety of language and language-related skills which will help learners acquire confidence as independent users of the target language in interpersonal and social contexts as well as in academic and professional ones. <ul> <li> to enable students to gain a broad understanding of Spanish grammar and syntax with the revision and consolidation of the points learned in the preceding course(s);</li> <li> to enable students to communicate confidently in Spanish through a range of written, oral, and aural comprehension exercises covering different areas of vocabulary;</li> <li> to introduce students to the study and practice of translation addressing issues of language and culture, and familiarising them with a variety of strategies;</li> <li> to prepare students for residence abroad through increasing their cultural awareness.</li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to perform at Level B2+ of the Common European Framework (CEF). Assuming that all classes have been attended, coursework completed and a considerable amount of private study undertaken students will be able to: <ul> <li>Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics </li> <li>Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party </li> <li>Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options </li></ul> <ul> <li>A broad, active knowledge of Spanish grammar and basic awareness of the different registers of language</li> <li>The ability to communicate with a degree of confidence and accuracy in written and spoken Spanish, in a variety of situations, and with particular attention to the requirements of the Year Abroad</li> <li>An awareness of core linguistic and cultural potential problems of translation and the ability to think of creative solutions to these problems</li> <li>Knowledge of aspects of the cultures, communities and societies of the Hispanic world</li> <li>Intercultural awareness, understanding and competence</li></ul> <ul> <li> Use language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences</li> <li> Contextualise from a variety of perspectives</li> <li> Extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources</li> <li> Organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument</li> <li> Engage in critical and analytical thinking</li> <li> Develop problem-solving skills</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Use and present material in the target language in written and oral forms in a clear and effective manner</li> <li> Ability to manage own learning</li> <li> Use target language source materials appropriately</li> <li> Write and think under pressure and meet deadlines</li> <li> Access electronic resources and use information and communication technologies (ICT) appropriately</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Communication and presentation skills: oral, written and IT</li> <li> The ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team</li> <li> Mediating skills and qualities of empathy</li> <li> Self-reliance and adaptability</li> <li> Intercultural and business awareness</li> </ul> Analytical skills Generally, communication skills are developed through frequent presentations and teamwork; self-management skills are promoted through independent work; problem-solving skills mainly through translation and simulations, and IT skills through web and computer assisted language learning. Finally, creative skills are fostered through creative writing and a task-orientated approach. Other In order to promote intercultural and business awareness the course syllabus includes a variety of cultural topics based on the Hispanic world and touching on issues of sustainability, immigration and social responsibility through music, cinema and other arts and media. It also offers students some training in writing their CVs and cover letter, summaries and other useful documents in the target language. Additionally, the MLBM strand of this module gives an insight into some key Hispanic businesses and companies, and guides students through the creation of their own product or service. The course unit consists of language tuition in spoken and written Spanish, including language simulations, essay writing and translation practicals based on texts in English.It also uses the Canvas virtual learning environment as a supplement to support and manage aspects of learning and teaching. Students are thus required to visit El Botiquín regularly for essential information on the course, work done in class and other various tasks, including online assessments and discussions.  The official Facebook page and Twitter account of the Department is used for additional e-learning content, news and to promote networking.  Given the nature of language learning, students will be expected to attend all classes and to prepare adequately for them in order to be able to participate actively in class discussion and group activities.  0 Other 100% <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Assessment task</td> <td>Weighting within unit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A grammar and vocabulary test </td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>One piece of ACW (summary exercise) </td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A written examination</td> <td>35%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>An oral examination</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Weekly take-home coursework and online tests </td> <td>Formative</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Regular individual written feedback on completed and marked assignments and oral presentations plus face-to-face discussion if desired. In-class comments on homework, presentations and other exercises. After each of the scheduled assignments, global feedback on frequent errors or omissions to indicate problem areas and allow questions and discussion (delivered orally in class/posted to Canvas/as a handout) Peer feedback to be facilitated by the collaborative group work and pair work used in these classes to practise presented language. In order to get the maximum benefit from the tutor’s feedback, students will be encouraged to complete a corrections notebook after each marked assignment is returned to them. This notebook will be compulsory in the case of students requiring extra linguistic support and it will be regularly supervised allowing the tutor to offer more feedback and clarify any doubts.  <table aria-rowcount="1" border="1" data-tablelook="0" data-tablestyle="MsoNormalTable"> <tbody> <tr aria-rowindex="1" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Pre-requisite units </td> <td data-celllook="4369">SPLA51030 Spanish Language 3 </td> </tr> </tbody></table> N Set texts: <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">T. Gutiérrez Chávez & A. Noriega Fernández, Latitud 0º¿: Manual de Español Intercultural (SGEL) </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">J. Butt and C. Benjamin, A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (London: Arnold) </li></ul>Recommended texts: <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">R. E. Batchelor & M. A. San José, Using Spanish Vocabulary (CUP) </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">C. Pountain and T. de Carlos, Practising Spanish Grammar: a Workbook (London: Arnold) </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">Oxford Spanish Dictionary (OUP, not concise versions) </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">The Oxford Business Spanish Dictionary (OUP) (for MLBM students) </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-font="Times New Roman" data-leveltext="-" data-listid="4" role="listitem">Real Academia de la Lengua Española dictionaries on <a href="http://www.rae.es/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.rae.es</a> </li></ul> Seminars 33 0 167 This module offers the opportunity for students to contribute to a newspaper twice a year (el Periódico de Español). Other activities associated with the unit and promoted are those organised by the Spanish and Latin American Studies Student Society (SPLASSS) and the Instituto Cervantes. In order to meet the learning outcomes students are required to engage in regular independent language learning devoting an average of five to six hours per week to work on the various language skills.