Spanish 4 for finalists (LL347)
Summary
Level:
Prior knowledge of Spanish required:
- B1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). Level to be assessed at diagnostic interview.
- or a high grade at AS-level
- or equivalent in International Baccalaureate (standard level grades 5/6/7, higher level grades 4/5)
- or successfully completed Language Centre Spanish 3
- or equivalent
Successful completion of Spanish 4 qualifies students to progress to Spanish 5Link opens in a new window
Main Objectives:
- To further improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
- To understand ideas in complex text, and produce text on a wide range of topics.
- To research, analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, enhancing their cultural knowledge, as well as intercultural and cross-cultural competencies.
- To work towards B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
Credits:
30 CREDITS
Teaching:
- One weekly session for 21 weeks consisting of a two-hour face-to-face class on campus.
- Four online workshops, each lasting ninety minutes, spread across terms 1 and 2.
- Some independent study will also be set.
Students are reminded that 1 credit = 10 hours of study, therefore for a 30 credit module, the minimum expected amount of study is 300 hours, which averages over 10 hours per week. A substantial amount of independent study is therefore required. Students can make use of Moodle to facilitate this.
Assessment
Term 2 - portfolio (15%)
Term 3 - one reading/writing test (30%) + one speaking test (40%) + one independent project (15%)
Main tutor:
Marta Peón Villar: marta.peon-villar@warwick.ac.uk
Course Texts (must be bought by student):
Frecuencias B1 - Libro del estudiante, Edinumen, ISBN: 978-8491794059
Students can get either the physical book, or the digital version.
Frecuencias B1 - Libro de ejercicios, Edinumen, ISBN: 978-8491794097
The module is taught entirely in Spanish. Texts from Spanish resources, video and audio relating to Spain and Latin America form the basis of an intensive and active learning experience.
Course Description
This module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Spanish language. Students will gain further insights into the culture and civilisation of Spanish-speaking countries. The module will offer a more advanced study of language structure and syntax, and will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Spanish-speaking society. Students will also gain a critical understanding of cultural context; analytical and reflective abilities in cross-cultural settings; and autonomous learning and effective resource management.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level.
- Understand the main ideas and some detail of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
- Interact with fluency and spontaneity, and account for and sustain viewpoints
- Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues
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Critically analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, demonstrating enhanced intercultural and cross-cultural competencies.
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Conduct and present independent research into Spanish-speaking culture(s) and society(ies).
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Self-monitor and self-regulate their own learning and manage resources.
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform many tasks at Level B2 Independent user (vantage) of the Common European Framework.
Syllabus
This module will allow students to develop strategies for self-directed and autonomous learning, as well as an understanding of diverse cultural contexts and the ability to engage with and communicate on them thoughtfully and respectfully.
Topics
The course will cover items such as: talking about past events; expressing opinions; giving advice and making recommendations; talking about likes and dislikes; expressing positive and negative feelings; expressing agreement and disagreement; giving commands; expressing wishes; expressing regrets; asking for specific information; expressing gratitude; accepting and rejecting invitations, talking about probabilities.
Grammar
The course will cover items such as: consolidation and revision of structures such as past tenses, conditional, future tense, imperative, present subjunctive; ser and estar; contrast between indicative and subjunctive.
Subject-specific and transferable skills
- Written and spoken communication
- Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
- Intercultural Awareness, Professionalism, Digital Literacy, Teamwork, Problem-solving
- Can count towards the Warwick AwardLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
