Module Details

Module Code: SPAN B7Z05
Full Title: Spanish 5
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Johdi Quinn
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: To equip the learner to produce more complex written and oral Spanish in order to engage with topics of current relevance in the Spanish-speaking world.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Formulate opinions on current affairs based on information from the Spanish and Latin American media.
MLO2 Demonstrate comprehension of authentic aural material related to current affairs and cinema in Spain and Latin America.
MLO3 Create written material related to current affairs and cinema in Spain and Latin America.
MLO4 Discuss specialised texts relating to current affairs in Spain and Latin America.
MLO5 Compare and contrast aspects of Spanish, Latin American and Irish political life.
MLO6 Appraise his/her own grammatical weaknesses and use appropriate strategies to address them.
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
Subjunctive Mood; Imperative Mood.
Communicative Competencies
Analysis of Current Affairs (using media sources from the Spanish-speaking world) ; Study of a film from Spain / Latin America.
Intercultural Competencies
Socio-political comparative analysis of Spain / Latin America & Ireland.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work70.00%
Final Examination30.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
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 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,3,4,5
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 30
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].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Schmitt, Conrad J.. (2013), Schaum’s Outline of Spanish Grammar, 6th Edition. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780071830416].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources