LEAP Spanish 6 (C1+)

ULSP51060 LEAP Spanish 6 (C1+) 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 3 Ana Nino Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course is designed to consolidate students’ level of proficiency, not only with the use of complex grammatical structures of the Spanish language but also with the introduction of higher advanced sophisticated written and aural texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including articles and reports concerned with contemporary issues. Students will also gain experience in translating primary texts from and into Spanish.  Students will gain proficiency in the ability to appreciate and use nuanced language at this, the ability to appreciate and use tone, register, structure and style in oral and written communication and the ability to interact and negotiate orally in complex situations at a higher advanced level.  This course is designed to consolidate students’ level of proficiency, not only with the use of complex grammatical structures of the Spanish language but also with the introduction of higher advanced sophisticated written and aural texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including articles and reports concerned with contemporary issues. Students will also gain experience in translating primary texts from and into Spanish.  Students will gain proficiency in the ability to appreciate and use nuanced language at this, the ability to appreciate and use tone, register, structure and style in oral and written communication and the ability to interact and negotiate orally in complex situations at a higher advanced level.  FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING 'HOW TO APPLY', SEE <a href="https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/">https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/</a> Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: <ul> <li>demonstrate effective operational proficiency in  the understanding and knowledge of language structure grammatical rules;  </li> <li>follow debates, discussions or conversations as well as communicate in a wide variety of situations using higher advanced complex and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourses, registers, etc.); </li> <li>understand longer concrete and abstract reading and listening material; </li> <li>produce cogent, detailed texts on complex topics and translate primary texts from and into Spanish.  </li></ul>By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level C1+ of the Common European Framework.  Pair and team work, focussed listening, informal presentations, language awareness, cultural appreciation. 0 Other 100% Assessment*: Semester 1:Written exam - 30% Semester 2:Listening exam - 10%Speaking exam - 30%Written exam - 30% *All assessments are summative  Non-credit students and members of the public need to be aware that written exams will not take place during lesson time.    Feedback will include a combination of informal ongoing feedback resulting from class-based learning activities and formal written feedback given following summative assessments.  Pre-requisite: LEAP Spanish 5 or equivalent e.g. A level Spanish grade A* plus a placement test carried out by the course convenor.      Co-requisite: If you are studying a Modern Languages Degree, either single or joint honours, please refer to relevant guidance about eligibility for LEAP units on your programme structure. This course is not open to native or near-native Spanish speakers.  Y Set text:Material will be provided weekly by the tutor as a dossier and on Blackboard. Recommended texts:Gramática Española avanzada. ISBN 978-84-944237-0-3 Preparación al DELE C1. Edelsa.  ISBN: 978-84-9081-698-1  Seminars 72 0 140