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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 21/03/2022 12:18:43
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Title of Module: Spanish 3.1 |
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Code: SPAN09001 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Education & Social Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | F
Leon-Solis |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module is aimed at those students who successfully completed Spanish 2.2 or have comparable knowledge of Spanish at approximatelt B2 of CEFR This is content-based module. The module takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach, covering a range of fields relevant to the study of the society of the Spanish-speaking areas and pertinent language skills. Independent learning is a major element in the learning experience. Students make extensive use of library and audio-visual facilities. Knowledge and skills relating to socio-political, economic and historical issues are acquired primarily through lectures and independent preparation work, reinforced and complemented by interactive communication in the classroom, through activities such as discussion and project work.
Students will discuss and analyse historical, political and cultural issues in Spain and Spanish speaking countries through film and literary analysis.
Classes will be a mixture of lecture and seminar. In the lecture session of the class the main historical, political and cultural issues will be introduced. In the seminar section all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be put in practice through reading and listening comprehension exercises, discussions, presentations, role plays, pair-work exercises, and other interactive activities. Course materials are authentic oral and written texts in Spanish.
This module will be normally delivred over 12 weeks, 3 hours a week.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
prepare and deliver a presentation in Spanish based on literary texts studied and participate effectively in oral discussion of related topics at approximately the lower band of C1 level of CEFR
L2.
demonstrate competence in listening comprehension in Spanish aat approximately the lower band of C1 level of CEFR
L3.
demonstrate detailed understanding of articles in newspapers, newsmagazines and chapters of general books in Spanish at approximately the lower band of C1 level of CEFR
L4.
write a short essay in Spanish dealing with a historical or political issue dealt in class and a report which will be part of a project at approximately the lower band of C1 level of CEFR |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Demonstrate and/or work with:
a broad and integrated knowledge and understanding of Spanish language
a critical understanding of some issues in Spanish Cultural Studies
an appreciation of the internal diversity and transcultural connectedness of cultures, and an attitude of curiosity and openness towards other cultures. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
The ability to use and present material in the target language and one’s own language in written and oral forms in a clear and effective manner
The ability to appreciate and critically evaluate one’s own culture
Library and bibliographic research skills |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Undertake critical analysis, evaluation and/or synthesis of ideas, concepts, information and issues
Ability to contextualise from a variety of perspectives
Ability to engage with and interpret layers of meaning within texts and other cultural products |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Make formal and informal presentations on standard / mainstream topics in Spanish to a range of audiences.
Use a range of IT applications to support and enhance work
Interpret, use and evaluate numerical and graphical data to achieve goals/targets |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
The ability to work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, sel-discipline, and time management
Self-reliance, initiative, adaptability and flexibility
The ability to work creatively and flexibly individually or with others as part of a team
Mediating skills, qualities of empathy |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
| Module Title:
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| Other: | Knowledge / experience comparable to B2 of CEFR |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| This module is a practical language class which offers the opportunity to students to develop their formal knowledge of the Spanish language and of prescribed topics. Students engage in a variety of activities in class and in independent study to practice their language skills. The four skills are developed through class activities: listening to audio/video recordings; working in pairs or in small groups to work on speaking skills, engaging in a variety of reading exercises to develop. Grammatical work is consolidated through related speaking tasks and homework exercises. The module is supported by the use of virtual learning environments. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 36 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 40 |
| Independent Study | 112 |
| Personal Development Plan | 12 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Teaching material and homework will be provided by the lecturer.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
All fulltime students (part-time and distant learning students should check with their programme leader for any queries) are required to attend all scheduled classes and participate with all delivered elements of the module as part of their engagement with their programme of study. Consideration will be given to students who have protection under the appropriate equality law. Please refer to UWS Regulations, Chapter 1, 1.64 – 1.67, available at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/rights-and-regulations/regulatory-framework/ |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Education |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Languages |
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| Moderator | L Giraud |
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| External Examiner | I Gutierrez-Gonzalez |
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| Accreditation Details | None |
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| Version Number | 2.04 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| CLASS TEST 60% |
| COURSEWORK 40% |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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Aligned with the overall commitment to equality and diversity stated in the Programme Specifications, the module supports equality of opportunity for students from all backgrounds and with different learning needs. Using Moodle, learning materials will be presented electronically in formats that allow flexible access and manipulation of content (part-time and distant learning students should check with their programme leader for any queries). The module complies with University regulations and guidance on inclusive learning and teaching practice. Specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. The University’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy can be accessed at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
Our partners are fully committed to the principles and practice of inclusiveness and our modules are designed to be accessible to all. Where this module is delivered overseas, local equivalent support for students and appropriate legislation applies.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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