Module Information

Module Identifier

SP20310

Module Title

LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS 1

Academic Year

2008/2009

Co-ordinator

Mr Matthew Richards

Semester

Semester 1

Co-Requisite

SP20130

Pre-Requisite

(Normally) Eligibility for entry to Level 2 Spanish.

Course Delivery

Delivery Type	Delivery length / details
Lecture	1 per week
Seminars / Tutorials	4 per semester

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	Translations, grammar exercises, comprehension etc. Continuous Assessment: 3 fortnightly assignments	40%
Semester Exam	2 Hours Written exam.	60%
Supplementary Exam	1 x 2 hour examination if continuous assessment submitted. 1 x 3 hour examination if no continuous assessment submitted	100%

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module students should have:

1) developed their knowledge of the Spanish language to a high level, particularly with regard to their oral and written communicative skills
2) developed confidence in their ability to communicate in front of others and to construct a logical and persuasive discourse in Spanish

Brief description

This module is aimed primarily at students of Business Studies, Accounting and Computer Science, while it is also required to study for Single Honours Spanish students. It offers an introduction to the linguistic registers of business and current affairs and seeks to provide students with practical vocabulary in such areas as accountancy, banking, stock exchange and the organization of business enterprises. Use will be made of authentic current affairs materials and the module aims to develop practical written skills, including the writing of letters, reports and summaries.

1 weekly class for the study of the course book and other selected materials plus four seminars during which students will use materials and resources in the Language Lab.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5