LA440-5-FY-CO:
Advanced Spanish
2019/20
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 03 October 2019
Friday 26 June 2020
30
28 March 2019
Requisites for this module
LA430 or LA421 or LA422
The Department of Language and Linguistics can offer guidance on prior knowledge or qualification exemptions.
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LA450, LA460
BA R9R4 European Studies with Spanish,
BA R9R9 European Studies with Spanish (Including Foundation Year),
BA RR49 Spanish Studies and Modern Languages,
BA RT97 Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies,
BA RT99 Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (5 Years Including Foundation Year)
This course will focus on expanding vocabulary and improving listening and oral skills. During the first term we will consolidate grammatical structures, whilst on the second term we will also work on more advanced grammar. Through the use of authentic texts, films and conversation with native speakers, students should acquire a wider knowledge of the Spanish and Latin American culture and history.
The course is divided into topics and we will dedicate between two to three weeks to each one.
The topics covered are:
* La emigración española
* Los jóvenes españoles
* La revolución familiar
* La moda
* La Universidad en España
* La comunicación
* El fotoperiodismo
To reach the equivalent of a B2.1 at the end of the year.
- Communicate about topical subjects.
- Improve vocabulary about specific topics.
- Widen knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture and history.
- Being able to debate and maintain a conversation on current affairs in Spanish.
No additional information available.
4 classes per week for 21 weeks in which we practice the 4 language skills:
reading (vocabulary), grammar, listening and conversation.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non-essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Grammar and vocabulary - test 1 |
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| Coursework |
Essay |
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| Practical |
Project |
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| Exam |
Main exam: 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Teresa Torres, email: torrmi@essex.ac.uk.
Ms. Teresa Torres
Ms. T. Torres, office: 4.213, telephone: 01206 872110, email: torrmi@essex.ac.uk
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Yes
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Ms Marga Navarrete
UCL
Spanish Coordinator
Available via Moodle
Of 420 hours, 142 (33.8%) hours available to students:
278 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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