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    SPANISH ADVANCED 2

    Anglia Ruskin University Language CentreFaculty: Arts, Law and Social Sciences

    Module Code: AD115108SAD215108SAD315108S

    Academic Year: 2009/10Semester 1

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    Contents

    1. Key Information ..................................................................................................................42. Introduction to the Module ...................................................................................................43. Intended Learning Outcomes ..............................................................................................4Outline Delivery .......................................................................................................................5Unidad 7 ..................................................................................................................................5Qu te pasa? ........................................................................................................................5Unidad 8 ..................................................................................................................................5Responder a una llamada de telfono .....................................................................................5Proyecto .................................................................................................................................6Proyecto 1: Trabajar para vivir ................................................................................................6Unidad 11 ................................................................................................................................7Unidad 12 ................................................................................................................................7Proyecto .................................................................................................................................7Proyecto 2: Un viaje diferente .................................................................................................77. Assessment.........................................................................................................................87. Assessment Offences .......................................................................................................12

    8. Learning Resources ..........................................................................................................12The computer rooms in the Helmore Building (330, 352, 254 ) and the Language Centre(HEL) all provide access to internet resources......................................................................129. Module Definition Form .....................................................................................................1310. Report on last delivery of module ....................................................................................16

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    1. Key Information

    Module/Unit title: Spanish Advanced 6

    Module Leader: Name: Dr Alicia Pea Calvo

    Cambridge, Helmore 354Extension: 2043Email:[email protected]

    2. Introduction to the Module

    This is the second part of the first of a series of Advanced modules in Spanishdesigned for non-native speakers of Spanish, and it attains level B2 of the CommonEuropean Framework. It is open to all students wishing to study Spanish at thislinguistic level. Its aim is to improve communicative competence in Spanish in thecontext of Hispanic cultures. Its working medium is elements of these cultures, such

    as beliefs, values and institutions, using contemporary materials taken from Hispanicmedia and literature.You will be exposed to various varieties of Spanish. The areasof linguistic competence covered include grammatical and lexical skills, as well asoral and aural proficiency and extended writing skills. Account is taken of culturallyconditioned language production and appropriate linguistic register, reflecting suchvariables as age, sex, class and location. The class is taught in Spanish and consistsof three hours weekly, with emphasis on student-centred activities, with activeparticipation in class and team work to develop speaking, listening, reading andwriting skills. Students will also be guided in independent learning via the LanguageCentre, the Library and the Language Laboratories through a wide range of mediaresources including newspapers and journals, television, films, videos, DVDs and

    internet. Assessment methods consist of coursework, which may take the form ofessays, research projects, in-class reports or an oral presentation and an exam. Themodule develops students language competence, which will enhance employability.

    3. Intended Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

    1. generate different ways of structuring and using written or spoken Spanish;

    2. differentiate appropriate Spanish linguistic registers in cultural context;

    3. present clear and detailed descriptions of complex subjects, integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding-off an appropriate conclusion,showing successful use of learning aids, e.g. bilingual and monolingualdictionaries, grammar books and communication tools such as recordings andICT-based facilities;

    4. produce a coherent text in Spanish demonstrating knowledge of a particular topic.

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    Outline Delivery

    Unidad Comunicacin Gramtica & Vocabulario

    Unidad 7

    Qu te pasa?

    Interesarse por el estado de salud

    Describir el estado fsico y anmico

    Aconsejar o recomendar

    Formular buenos deseos

    Advertir a alguien de un peligro

    Expresar alivio

    Expresar deseo

    Dar nimos y tranquilizar a alguien

    Reaccionar ante el relato de unaccidente

    Presente de subjuntivo

    Imperativo afirmativo de ueste/es eimperativo negativo

    Uso de los pasados: pretritoindefinido y pretrito imperfecto

    Oraciones causales:porque ycomo

    Oraciones temporales: cuando

    Oraciones condicionales:si+presente, presente/imperativo

    Sntomas

    Remedios

    Pruebas mdicas

    Partes del cuerpo

    Especialistas mdicos

    Accidentes y lesiones

    Unidad 8

    Buscar trabajo

    Responder a una llamada detelfono

    Preguntar por alguien formalmenteResponder a una llamadaformalmenteVerificar la identidad del que llamaDejar un recadoDespedir una llamadaPedir permisoPedir algo cortsmente

    Usos de los pasados: pretritoperfecto y pretrito indefinido

    Oraciones consecutivas: entonces,o sea que y as (es) que

    Ofertas de empleo

    Cualidades y capacidades

    Profesiones

    El currculum vital

    Las cartas de presentacin

    Los tipos de contrato

    Unidad 9

    Qu hacemoseste fin desemana?

    Preguntar y expresar gustos,deseos y preferencias.

    Hablar de planes e intencionesPedir informacin sobreespectculos y eventos

    Preguntar por la certeza de unainformacin

    Responder a una preguntaindicando seguridad o duda

    Responder a una propuestaexpresando duda o indecisin

    Responder a una propuestaexpresando falta de inters oindiferencia

    Expresar grados de probabilidad

    Interrogativos: qu, cul

    Querer, gustar, encantar,

    apetecer+ infinitivo/ + que +subjuntivo

    El ocio y el tiempo libre

    Los espectculos

    El teatro

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    Proyecto Proyecto 1: Trabajar para vivirRepaso: 7-9

    Unidad 10

    Hacer turismo

    Preguntar por deseos ypreferencias

    Expresar deseos o preferencias

    Intensificar la negacin

    Expresar miedo o temor

    Expresar esperanza

    Transmitir una informacin

    Transmitir una pregunta

    Quejarse

    Expresar grados de probabilidad

    Ceder la eleccin a otro

    Expresar satisfaccin, alegra,sorpresa

    Tan, tanto, tanto/a/os/as

    Oraciones de relativo: que

    Oraciones temporales: cuando

    Los viajes: rgimen, alojamiento,tipos, en avin, en tren.

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    5. Assessment

    Week 6 (01/03/10): Listening / speaking / grammar-vocabulary in context tasks inclass assessment.

    *Easter Break: Extensive reading as stimulus for writing and speaking

    Week 11 (26/04/10): Revision and mock assessment in class.

    Week 12 (03/05/10): Grammar-vocabulary/ reading comprehension/ writing tasks

    6. Attendance Requirements:

    International students who are non-EEA nationals and in possession of entryclearance/leave to remain as a student (student visa) are required to bein regular attendance at Anglia Ruskin. Failure to do so is considered tobe a breach of the immigration regulations. From the academic year 2008/09onwards, Anglia Ruskin is required to inform the Border and ImmigrationAgency (Home Office) of significant unauthorised absences by any studentvisa holders.

    7. Assessment

    Note to students: The university assessment criteria for Level 1 / 2 / 3 follows at theend of this document.

    A (70% -) Achievement all three criteria to a near-professional standardB (6 - 69%) Above average performance in all three criteria.C (50 - 59%) Satisfactory achievement in all three criteria.D (40 49%) Criteria 1 and 2 are minimally satisfied and there are problems

    with Criterion 3 (Accuracy)E (below 40%) Fails to satisfy the above criteria.

    8. Assessment Criteria and Marking Standards

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    ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND MARKING STANDARDSLEVEL 1

    GenericLearning

    Outcomes

    (AcademicRegulations,

    Section 2)

    Assessment criteria by levelMarking standards (by mark band)

    70%+ 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 1-29%

    Characteristics of student achievement permark band

    Achieves moduleoutcome/s relatedto this GLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achievesmoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achieves moduleoutcome/s relatedto this GLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achieves amarginal pass inthe moduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO at thisLevel of Study

    Fails marginallyto achievemoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO. MDF maypermitcompensation

    Fails to achievemoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO and is noteligible forcompensation

    KnowledgeandUnderstanding

    Level 1 (FHEQ level 4) introduces students toHE. Students are expected to demonstraterelevant skills and competencies; to be articulate

    in expressing ideas orally; and to be coherentand structured in terms of written or other media.Forms of expression at this level may bedescriptive or imitative, but students are expectedto demonstrate an increasing understanding ofthe theoretical background of their study and theanalytic competence to explore it, as well as itsrelationship, where appropriate, to particularskills. Students are expected to develop anawareness of strengths and weaknesses in theirskill sets

    Excellentinformation base,exploring and

    analysing thediscipline, itstheory and ethicalissues withconsiderableoriginality.

    Goodinformationbase; explores

    and analyses thediscipline, itstheory andethical issueswith someoriginality.

    Satisfactoryinformation basethat begins to

    explore andanalyse thediscipline and itsethical issues butis still mainlyimitative.

    Basic informationbase; omissionsin understanding

    of major / ethicalissues. Largelyimitative.

    Limitedinformation base;limited

    understanding ofdiscipline and itsethicaldimension.

    Inadequateinformation base;lack of

    understanding ofdiscipline and itsethicaldimension.Wholly imitative.

    Intellectual(think

    ing),Practical,

    AffectiveandTransferableSkills

    Level 1 (FHEQ Level 4) introduces students toHE. Students are expected to demonstraterelevant skills and competencies; to be articulatein expressing ideas orally; and to be coherentand structured in terms of written or other media.Forms of expression at this level may bedescriptive or imitative, but students are expectedto demonstrate an increasing understanding ofthe theoretical background of their study and theanalytic competence to explore it, as well as itsrelationship, where appropriate, to particular

    skills. Students are expected to develop anawareness of strengths and weaknesses in theirskill sets

    Excellentmanagement oflearningresources,complemented byself-direction/exploration.Structured/accurateexpression. Verygood academic/

    intellectual andteam/ practical/professional skills

    Goodmanagement oflearningresources withsome self-direction.Structured andmainly accurateexpression.Good academic/intellectual skills

    and team/prac-tical/professionalskills

    Satisfactory use oflearning resourcesand input to teamwork. Some lackofstructure/accuracyin expression.Acceptableacademic/intellectual skillsand satisfactory

    practical/professional skills

    Basic use oflearningresources withno self-direction.Some input toteam work. Somedifficulty withstructure andaccuracy inexpression.Some difficulties

    with academic/intellectual skillsand developingpractical/ prof-essional skills

    Limited use oflearningresources, Noself-direction,little input toteam work anddifficulty withstructure/accuracy inexpression.Weak academic/

    intellectual skillsPractical/professional skillsare not yetsecure

    Inadequate useof learningresources.Failure tocontribute toteam work. Majorproblems withstructure/accuracy inexpression. Veryweak academic/

    intellectual skillsand practical/professionalskills

    A mark of 0% may be awarded for non-submission, poor or dangerous practice, incoherent and insufficient work, and in situations where the student fails to address the assignment brief and relatedlearning outcomes

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    ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND MARKING STANDARDSLEVEL 2

    GenericLearning

    Outcomes

    (AcademicRegulations, Section 2)

    Assessment criteria by level Marking standards (by mark band)70%+ 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 1-29%

    Characteristics of studentachievement per mark band

    Achieves moduleoutcome/s relatedto this GLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achievesmoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achieves moduleoutcome/s relatedto this GLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achieves amarginal pass inthe moduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO at thisLevel of Study

    Fails marginallyto achievemoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO. MDF maypermitcompensation

    Fails to achievemoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO and is noteligible forcompensation

    Knowledge

    and

    Understand

    ing

    Level 2 (FHEQ level 5) reflects continuingdevelopment from Level 1. At this level studentsare not fully autonomous but are able to takeresponsibility for their own learning with somedirection. Students are expected to locate anincreasingly detailed theoretical knowledge of thediscipline within a more general intellectualcontext, and to demonstrate this through forms ofexpression which go beyond the merelydescriptive or imitative. Students are expected todemonstrate analytical competence in terms bothof problem identification and resolution, and todevelop their skill sets as required.

    Excellentknowledge base,exploring andanalysing thediscipline, itstheory and ethicalissues withconsiderableoriginality andautonomy.

    Good knowledgebase; exploresand analyses thediscipline, itstheory andethical issueswith someoriginality, detailand autonomy.

    Satisfactoryknowledge basethat begins toexplore andanalyse the theoryand ethical issuesof the discipline.

    Basic knowledgebase with someomissions and/orlack of theory ofdiscipline and itsethicaldimension.

    Limitedknowledge base;limitedunderstanding ofdiscipline and itsethicaldimension.

    Inadequateknowledge base;lack ofunderstanding ofdiscipline and itsethicaldimension..

    Intellectua

    l(thinking),Practical,

    Affectivea

    ndTransferableSkills

    Level 2 (FHEQ level 5) reflects continuingdevelopment from Level 1. At this level studentsare not fully autonomous but are able to takeresponsibility for their own learning with somedirection. Students are expected to locate anincreasingly detailed theoretical knowledge of thediscipline within a more general intellectualcontext, and to demonstrate this through forms ofexpression which go beyond the merelydescriptive or imitative. Students are expected todemonstrate analytical competence in terms bothof problem identification and resolution, and to

    develop their skill sets as required.

    Excellentmanagement oflearning, with adegree ofautonomy/exploration thatmay exceed thebrief. Structured/accurateexpression. Verygood academic/intellectual skills

    and team/ prac-tical/ professionalskills

    Goodmanagement oflearning withconsistent self-direction.Structured andmainly accurateexpression.Good academic/intellectual skillsand team/ prac-tical/ profess-

    ional skills

    Satisfactory use oflearningresources.Acceptablestructure/accuracyin expression.Acceptable level ofacademic/ intell-ectual skills, goingbeyond descriptionat times. Satis-factory team/

    practical/professional skills. Inconsis-tent self-direction

    Basic use oflearningresources withlittle self-direction. Someinput to teamwork. Somedifficulties withacademic/intellectual skills.Largely imitativeand descriptive.

    Some difficultywith structureand accuracy inexpression, butdevelopingpractical/ prof-essional skills

    Limited use oflearningresources,working towardsself-direction.General difficultywith structureand accuracy inexpression.Weak academic/intellectual skills.Still mainly

    imitative anddescriptive.Team/ practical/professionalskills that are notyet secure

    Inadequate useof learningresources. Majorproblems withstructure/accuracy inexpression. Veryweak academic/intellectual skills.Wholly imitativeand descriptiveVery weak team/

    practical/professional skills. Noability to directown learning

    A mark of 0% may be awarded for non-submission, poor or dangerous practice, incoherent and insufficient work, and in situations where the student fails to address the assignment brief and relatedlearning outcomes

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    ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND MARKING STANDARDSLEVEL 3

    GenericLearning

    Outcomes

    (AcademicRegulations,

    Regulation 2.26-2.41.2)

    Assessment criteria by levelMarking standards (by mark band)

    70%+ 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 1-29%

    Characteristics of studentachievement per mark band

    Achieves moduleoutcome/s relatedto this GLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achievesmoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achieves moduleoutcome/s relatedto this GLO at thisLevel of Study

    Achieves amarginal pass inthe moduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO at thisLevel of Study

    Fails marginallyto achievemoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO. MDF maypermitcompensation

    Fails to achievemoduleoutcome/srelated to thisGLO and is noteligible forcompensation

    Knowledgeand

    Understanding

    Level 3 (FHEQ level 6) is characterised by an

    expectation of students increasing autonomy inrelation to their study and developing skill sets.Students are expected to demonstrate problemsolving skills, both theoretical and practical. Thisis supported by an understanding of appropriatetheory; creativity of expression and thoughtbased in individual judgement; and the ability toseek out, invoke, analyse and evaluatecompeting theories or methods of working in acritically constructive and open manner. Outputincludes is articulate, coherent and skilled in theappropriate medium, with some studentsproducing original or innovative work in theirspecialism.

    Excellent

    knowledge basethat supportsanalysis,evaluation andproblem-solving intheory/practice/ethics of disciplinewith considerableoriginality.

    Good knowledge

    base thatsupportsanalysis,evaluation andproblem-solvingin theory/practice/ ethicsof discipline withsome originality.

    Satisfactory

    knowledge basethat supportssome analysis,evaluation andproblem-solving intheory/practice/ethics of discipline.

    Basic knowledge

    base with someomissions at thelevel oftheoretical/ethicalissues..Restricted abilityto discuss theoryand/or or solveproblems indiscipline

    Limited

    knowledge base;limitedunderstanding ofdiscipline/ethicalissues.. Difficultywith theory andproblem solvingin discipline

    Inadequate

    knowledge base;lack ofunderstanding ofdiscipline/ethicalissues. Unable todiscuss theory orsolve problems indiscipline.

    Intellectual(thinking),Practical,

    AffectiveandTransferableSkills

    Level 3 (FHEQ level 6) is characterised by anexpectation of students increasing autonomy inrelation to their study and developing skill sets.Students are expected to demonstrate problemsolving skills, both theoretical and practical. Thisis supported by an understanding of appropriatetheory; creativity of expression and thoughtbased in individual judgement; and the ability to

    seek out, invoke, analyse and evaluatecompeting theories or methods of working in acritically constructive and open manner. Output isarticulate, coherent and skilled in the appropriatemedium, with some students producing original orinnovative work in their specialism.

    Excellentmanagement oflearning, withdegree ofautonomy/research that mayexceed theassessment brief.

    Structured andcreativeexpression. Verygood academic/intellectual skillsand practical/team/professional/problem-solvingskills

    Goodmanagement oflearning, withconsistent self-directedresearch.Structured andaccurate

    expression.Good academic/intellectual skillsand team/practical/ prof-essional/problemsolving skills

    Satisfactorymanagement oflearning. Someautonomy inresearch butinconsistent.Structured andmainly accurate

    expression.Acceptable level ofacademic/intellectual skillsgoing beyonddescription attimes Satisfactoryteam/practical/professional/ problem-solving skills

    Basic use oflearningresources withlittle autonomy.Some difficultieswith academic/intellectual skillsSome difficulty

    with structure/accuracy inexpression, butevidence ofdeveloping team/practical/professional/problem-solvingskills

    Limited use oflearning resour-ces. Unable towork autonom-ously. Little inputto teams. Weakacademic/intel-ectual skills. Still

    mainly descrip-tive Generaldifficulty withstructure/ accur-acy in express-ion. Practical/professional/problem-solvingskills that are notyet secure

    Inadequate useof learningresources.Failure tocontribute toteam work. Majorproblems withstructure/

    accuracy inexpression. Veryweak academic/intellectual skills.and weakpractical/professional skills. Noability to directown learning

    A mark of 0% may be awarded for non-submission, poor or dangerous practice, incoherent and insufficient work, and in situations where the student fails to address the assignment brief and relatedlearning outcomes

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    7. Assessment Offences

    You are reminded that any work that you submit must be your own. All suspectedassessment offences will be investigated and can result in severe penalties. Pleasenote that it is your responsibility to consult the relevant sections of the Academic

    Regulations (section 10) and the Student Handbook.

    8. Learning Resources

    8.1 Recommended Texts

    Course material (Key texts):

    Espaol Lengua Viva 2, Cuaderno de ejercicios , Editorial Santillana.

    Gramtica y Recursos Comunicativos 2, Santillana

    Books for sale in John Smiths Books, ARU

    Dictionaries (available in the Library and / or Language Centre):

    Butterfield J 2004 Collins Spanish Dictionary 8th edition Glasgow: Collins

    Or Garman, B. 2001 The Oxford Spanish Dictionary 3rdedition Oxford: O.U.P

    Universidad de Salamanca 1996 Diccionario Salamanca de la lengua espaolaSalamanca: Santillana

    Corripio, F. 1997 Diccionario de Ideas Afines Barcelona: Herder

    Reference Grammars (available in the Library and / or Language Centre):

    Butt, J. & Benjamin, C.A New Reference Grammar of Spanish 4th edition LondonArnold

    Coronado Gonzlez, M.L. Et al 1998 . Materia Prima. Gramtica y Ejercicios NivelMedio y Superior 2ndedition Madrid SGEL

    8.2. Recommended Internet Resources

    Access to networked computers and multimedia language laboratories.

    Language Centre audio and audio-visual materials Spanish/Latin American Web-sites, e.g. Virtual Resource Centre:

    Internet resources:

    http://cervantes.es

    http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.html

    http://depts.washington.edu/spnrectr/irst.htm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/programmes/default.stm

    http://www.rtve.es/rne/index.htm

    http:/www.elpais.es

    http://www.elmundo

    http://espanol.yahoo.es

    http://www.mundolatino.org/

    8.3. Other Resources

    The computer rooms in the Helmore Building (330, 352, 254 ) and the LanguageCentre (HEL) all provide access to internet resources.

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    http://cervantes.es/http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.htmlhttp://depts.washington.edu/spnrectr/irst.htmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/programmes/default.stmhttp://www.rtve.es/rne/index.htmhttp://elpais.es/http://www.elmundo/http://espanol.yahoo.es/http://www.mundolatino.org/http://cervantes.es/http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.htmlhttp://depts.washington.edu/spnrectr/irst.htmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/programmes/default.stmhttp://www.rtve.es/rne/index.htmhttp://elpais.es/http://www.elmundo/http://espanol.yahoo.es/http://www.mundolatino.org/
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    9. Module Definition Form

    Module Definition Form (MDF)

    1. Module Title:

    Spanish Advanced 2

    2a. Module Leader: 2b. Department: 2c. Faculty:

    Dr Alicia Pea Calvo ECFM ALSS

    3a. Level: 3b. Module Type:

    2 Standard

    4a. Credits: 4b. Study Hours:

    15 150

    5. Restrictions

    Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 1 or equivalent.

    Co-requisites:

    Exclusions:

    Pathways to which this

    module is restricted:

    LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    6a. Module Description:200 300 words

    This is the second part of the first of a series of Advanced modules in Spanish designed for non-native speakers of

    Spanish, and it attains level B2 of the Common European Framework. It is open to all students wishing to study Spanish

    at this linguistic level. Its aim is to improve communicative competence in Spanish in the context of Hispanic cultures.

    Its working medium is elements of these cultures, such as beliefs, values and institutions, using contemporary materials

    taken from Hispanic media and literature.You will be exposed to various varieties of Spanish. The areas of linguistic

    competence covered include grammatical and lexical skills, as well as oral and aural proficiency and extended writing

    skills. Account is taken of culturally conditioned language production and appropriate linguistic register, reflecting such

    variables as age, sex, class and location. The class is taught in Spanish and consists of two hours weekly, with emphasis

    on student-centred activities, with active participation in class and team work to develop speaking, listening, reading andwriting skills. Students will also be guided in independent learning via the Language Centre, the Library and the

    Language Laboratories through a wide range of media resources including newspapers and journals, television, films,

    videos, DVDs and internet. Assessment methods consist of coursework, which may take the form of essays, research

    projects, in-class reports or an oral presentation and an exam. The module develops students language competence,

    which will enhance employability.

    6b. Outline Content:

    Registers and styles in general and academic Spanish.

    Information selection, transfer and recording.

    Techniques of language acquisition and autonomous learning.

    6c. Key Texts/Literature:

    Key text as indicated by module leader.

    Module Guide of relevant materials compiled by Module Leader and made available to students.

    Additional texts:

    Module Code: AD215108S Version: 1 Date amended: 14.11.05

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    Dictionaries (available in the Library and / or Language Centre):

    Butterfield J (2004) Collins Spanish Dictionary 8th edition Glasgow Collins

    Garman, B.(2003)The Oxford Spanish Dictionary 3rd edition Oxford O.U.PUniversidad de Salamanca (1996)Diccionario Salamanca de la lengua espaola Salamanca Santillana

    Corripio, F. (1997)Diccionario de Ideas Afines Barcelona HerderReference Grammars (available in the Library and / or Language Centre):

    Butt, J. & Benjamin, C. (2004)A New Reference Grammar of Spanish 4th

    edition London ArnoldCoronado Gonzlez, M.L. et al. (1998) Materia Prima. Gramtica y Ejercicios Nivel Medio y Superior 2ndedition

    Madrid SGEL

    6d. Specialist Learning Resources:

    Access to networked computers and multimedia language laboratories

    Language Centre audio and audio-visual materials

    Spanish/Latin American Web-sites, e.g. Virtual Resource Centre:

    Internet resources:

    http://cervantes.es

    http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.html

    http://depts.washington.edu/spnrectr/irst.htm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/programmes/default.stm

    http://www.rtve.es/rne/index.htm

    http:/www.elpais.es

    http://www.elmundo

    http://www.mundolatino.org/

    Audio and audio-visual materials related to the course book as available in the Language Centre and University Library.

    7. Learning Outcomes (threshold standards):

    On successful completion of this module the student will be expected to be able to:

    Knowledge and

    understanding

    5. generate different ways of structuring and using written or spoken Spanish

    6. differentiate appropriate Spanish linguistic registers in cultural context

    Intellectual, practical,

    affective and

    transferable skills

    7. present clear and detailed descriptions of complex subjects, integrating sub-themes,

    developing particular points and rounding-off an appropriate conclusion, showing

    successful use of learning aids, e.g. bilingual and monolingual dictionaries, grammarbooks and communication tools such as recordings and ICT-based facilities

    8. produce a coherent text in Spanish demonstrating knowledge of a particular topic.

    8. Learning Activities

    Learning Activities HoursLearning

    Outcomes

    Details of duration, frequency and

    other comments

    Lectures: 01-4

    2 hrs per week over 1 semester. Active participation in class

    group-work, discussions, debates and simulationsOther teacher managed learning: 24

    Student managed learning: 126 1-4 Students will be expected to undertake additional selfstudy/learning activities of at least 6 hours, in the languagelaboratories and in the language centre.

    TOTAL 150

    9. Module Assessment

    MethodLearning

    Outcomes

    % Weighting &

    Fine Grade (FG)

    or pass/fail (PF)

    Qualifying Marksee guidance notes

    Length/duration and other comments

    Coursework 1-4 FG 100% 30% 1,000 words equivalent

    May include more than one task e.g.

    oral/aural/written

    In order to pass this module, students are required to achieve an overall mark of 40%.

    In addition, students are required to:

    (a) achieve the qualifying mark for each element of fine graded assessment as specified above

    (b) pass any pass/fail elements

    OTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS

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    Delivery This module is delivered over Yes or No? Indicate which by deleting as appropriate

    1 a single semester Y Semester 2

    11. Subject: see guidance notes

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    10. Report on last delivery of module

    MODULE REPORT FORM

    This form should be completed by module tutors (where there is more than one delivery) and forwarded to ModuleLeaders who compiles the results on to one form for use at the Programme Committee and other methods of

    disseminating feedback to students.

    Module Code and Title: AE12315027S Spanish Advanced 2; AE123 30012D Spanis

    advanced 1 & 2 (part 2)

    Anglia Ruskin Department: Languages and Intercultural Communication

    Location(s) of Delivery: Cambridge

    Academic Year: 2008/09 Semester/Trimester: 2

    Enrolment Numbers (at each location): 10

    Module Leader: Dr Alicia Pea Calvo

    Other Module Tutors:

    Student Achievement Provide a brief overview of student achievement on the module as evidenced by therange of marks awarded. A detailed breakdown of marks wil l be available at the Departmental Assessment Panel.

    10 students took these modules. 2 students got an A; 3 a B; 3 a C and 2 failed the module.

    Feedback from Students Briefly summarise student responses, including any written comments

    The majority of students, responded agree or strongly agree to most questions. The structure,content and methodology were the areas students enjoyed most.

    Clashes were the only aspect mentioned to be improved.

    Module Leader/Tutors Reflection on Delivery of the Module, including Response toFeedback from Students (including resources if appropriate)

    Business students had clashes with one of the contact hours, Revision of materials used in thecourse.

    Developments during the current year or planned for next year(if appropriate)

    Review materials and possible preparation for DELEWe will select a text book following the European Framework and use the Spanish modules toprepare for the DELE Exams.

    External Examiners Comments State whether the external examiner agreed the marks and/or commented on themodule

    All marks are fair.

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