Module Details

Module Code: SPAN B7Z02
Full Title: Spanish 2
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Ann Marie King
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: To further develop communicative and intercultural competences, enabling the student to deal, in Spanish, with a range of everyday situations.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Provide information, in spoken Spanish, about everyday activities and interests.
MLO2 Respond to questions on simple, authentic aural material.
MLO3 Produce a short, simple piece of writing in Spanish using a wider range of grammatical structures and vocabulary.
MLO4 Respond to questions to demonstrate comprehension of longer, more advanced authentic texts.
MLO5 Identify characteristics of contemporary Spanish and Latin American society.
MLO6 Identify appropriate strategies to enhance language learning.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Grammatical Structures
Present Indicative - Irregular Verbs; Present Indicative - Stem Changing Verbs; Reflexive Verbs & Pronouns; Reflexive Verbs; Revision of Ser / Estar; Ir A + Infinitive, Comparative & Superlative.
Communicative Competencies
Food & Drink; Travel / Accommodation / Transport; Daily Routine; Hobbies & Interests.
Intercultural Competences
Customs and Celebrations of Spain & Latin America
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work60.00%
Final Examination40.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 7 Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Listening Comprehension Test
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Intercultural Project
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Speaking Test
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In-class contact Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact As directed by lecturer Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In-class contact Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact As directed by lecturer Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jarvis, Ana C. et al.. (2018), ¿Cómo se dice?, 11th. Houghton Mifflin, [ISBN: 9781337104647].
  • Schmitt, Conrad J.. (2013), Schaum's Outline of Spanish Grammar, 6th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780071830416].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources