This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module concentrates on listening, reading and speaking, and will also introduce writing. These various elements will facilitate students' achievement of the intended learning outcomes by developing their communication, reading, writing and general knowledge of the Spanish language. Students are encouraged to use resources specially selected for them and which are available online through Moodle.
Total Contact Hours: 30
Private Study Hours: 120
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods
• Group Oral In-Course Test (5 minutes per student) – 20%
• Audio-visual Comprehension Online Test (45 minutes) – 30%
• Language Skills Online Test (50 minutes) – 30%
• Reading and Writing Online Test (30 minutes) – 20%
Reassessment methods
• Reassessment Instrument: 100% Coursework
Indicative reading list:
Menendez, M. (2014). Nuevo Prisma Fusion A1 + A2: Curso de Espanol para Extranjeros. Editorial Edinumen.
Menendez, M. (2014). Nuevo Prisma Fusion A1 + A2: Exercises Book. Editorial Edinumen.
Oxford Spanish Dictionary (2008). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work, leisure);
2 Understand short, simple texts, including letters and everyday material related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work,
leisure);
3 Communicate verbally in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters;
4 Communicate in writing in simple and routine tasks requiring basic communication of information on familiar and routine matters;
5 Demonstrate understanding of key aspects of the culture of the target language (e.g. food, festivities);
6 Use basic grammar in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct communication of information on familiar and routine matters;
7 Use highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work, leisure).
The subject specific learning outcomes are according to the requirements/specifications for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, level A1.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate problem solving in individual and teamwork;
2 Use resources independently;
3 Manage their time and prioritise workloads;
4 Use information technology effectively.
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