This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
HISP3150 concentrates on listening, reading, speaking, and also basic 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, Mar (2014). Nuevo Prisma Fusion A1 + A2: Curso de Espanol para Extranjeros. Editorial Edinumen.
Menendez, Mar (2014). Nuevo Prisma Fusion A1 + A2: Exercises Book. Editorial Edinumen.
Oxford Spanish Dictionary (2008). Oxford: OUP.
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. local geography, employment, accommodation, health and
illness);
2 Understand short, simple texts, incl. letters and everyday material (e.g. advertisement, menus, magazine articles, hotel webpages) related to areas of most immediate
relevance (e.g. local geography, employment, holidays, consulting a doctor);
3 Communicate verbally in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters (e.g. asking where places are,
finding your way around, visiting the doctor, renting an apartment);
4 Communicate in writing in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct communication of information on familiar and routine matters (e.g. applying for a job,
booking a room by email, making an appointment);
5 Demonstrate knowledge and 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 direct communication of information on familiar and routine matters, as well as articulating personal opinions;
7 Use high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work, leisure, general culture).
The subject specific learning outcomes are according to the requirements/specifications for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, level A2.
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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