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BEGINNING SPANISH

Module code: SPA260
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: SPANISH
International:
Coordinator: Carolina Valles (SPANISH), Dr David Garc�a Le�n (SPANISH)

	Overview
	This module is aimed at students who are interested in learning Spanish alongside the core subjects of their degree programmes. It will appeal to all types of students � those who have a genuine interest in learning about the Spanish language and culture for their own sake as well as those who are motivated to develop Spanish language skills and (inter)cultural competence to enhance their employment prospects in Ireland and further afield. Practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will be taught through in-person classes with experienced tutors who are native speakers. Classroom-based learning will be complemented by asynchronous online material and exercises to be completed weekly. Please note: Prospective students should note that this language elective is intended for beginners. Students who took Spanish for the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent) cannot be accommodated in this class but should consider signing up for a Beginners� language elective in French, German, or Chinese instead.

Overview

This module is aimed at students who are interested in learning Spanish alongside the core subjects of their degree programmes. It will appeal to all types of students � those who have a genuine interest in learning about the Spanish language and culture for their own sake as well as those who are motivated to develop Spanish language skills and (inter)cultural competence to enhance their employment prospects in Ireland and further afield. Practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will be taught through in-person classes with experienced tutors who are native speakers. Classroom-based learning will be complemented by asynchronous online material and exercises to be completed weekly.

Please note: Prospective students should note that this language elective is intended for beginners. Students who took Spanish for the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent) cannot be accommodated in this class but should consider signing up for a Beginners� language elective in French, German, or Chinese instead.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Answer simple questions and offer some personal details, e.g. name, nationality, address, age, hobbies, in written and spoken form, and ask the same questions of another person; Extract key information from simple written, audio and video texts related to situations from everyday life that contain words and expressions dealt with in class; Write simple messages and communicate in a very simple way about situations related to everyday life and using vocabulary dealt with in class.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Two written tests which will take place during class time and an aural examination. Details of continuous assessment will be advertised in the course of the semester.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module.
Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
Penalties: Late submission of assessed coursework or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5 marks per day. Assessed coursework or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes university-scheduled written examination worth 70% and an aural exam worth 30%. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes, On-campus

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