Module Identifier SP21530  
Module Title SPANISH LANGUAGE-BEGINNERS SINGLE HONS EURO LANG;MINOR LANG  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Professor Robert Havard  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Other staff Mrs Esther Santamaria-Iglesias  
Pre-Requisite Only available to Single Honours European Languages students.  
Course delivery Lecture   96 hours of Lectures, Seminars/Tutorials, Practicals (to include CALL and Language Laboratory).  
  Seminars / Tutorials   96 hours of Lectures, Seminars/Tutorials, Practicals (to include CALL and Language Laboratory).  
  Practical   96 hours of Lectures, Seminars/Tutorials, Practicals (to include CALL and Language Laboratory).  
Assessment Continuous assessment   Continuous Assessment (translations, grammar exercises, comprehension etc.)   40%  
  Exam   2x2 Hours Written exam.   60%  

Brief description


An intensive introduction to the Spanish language.

Learning outcomes


By the end of the module, if you have made satisfactory progress, you will be able to:


- demonstrate your interest in and understanding of the Spanish language as a subject of study
- display proficiency in the essential framework of Spanish grammar and syntax
- translate selected passages from and into Spanish
- use a range of linguistic structures, particularly those in more frequent general usage
- communicate in written Spanish at an appropriate standard
- produce summaries of material written in Spanish
- give your own insights into aspects of Spanish society
- use a good range of Spanish vocabulary
- respond with understanding to spoken Spanish
- make both supervised and independent use of the facilities available in the department: video, language laboratory, satellite television


Language modules have, as an integral part of their structure, regular homework assignments and class tests as well as end of year examinations. All assessment is designed to measure your progress against learning outcomes at the appropriate level.