This module is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the language. The aim of this module is to develop all four language skills in an integrated manner -reading, writing, listening, speaking. It aims to develop students' grammatical awareness, to introduce relevant vocabulary to comprehend and communicate in Spanish and to help students understand the socio-cultural and professional environments in Spain and Spanish speaking countries always cognisant of the UN Sustainability Goals. It is benchmarked at level A1.1 of the Common European Framework for Language Learning (CEFR).
Introduce oneself and other.
Exchange personal details on background, family and employment.
Describe physical appearance and personality.
Describe neighbourhood, town and country.
Give information on college and course.
Grammar
Basic grammatical structures in Spanish
Pronunciation
Pronunciation and intonation in Spanish
Culture
Socio-cultural & professional awareness
Reading
Comprehension of texts in Spanish
Listening
Aural skills through video and aural work in Spanish
Speaking
Oral production skills in Spanish through functional tasks
Teaching and Learning takes place through communicative language classes where students practise, develop and demonstrate development in all skill areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Individual and group activities, use of varied and authentic media, resources in VLE and both self-directed and lecture-directed activities within and outside of classroom.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |