Module Information
Module Identifier
SP20310
Module Title
Language of Business and Current Affairs 1
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Co-Requisite
SP20130
Pre-Requisite
(Normally) Eligibility for entry to Level 2 Spanish.
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 hour per week |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 4 hours per semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Continuous Assessment: weekly quizzes. Presentation and research project. | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours written examination | 60% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours written examination | 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 offers an introduction to the linguistic registers of business and current affairs and seeks to provide students with practical vocabulary in such areas as computing, banking, stock exchange and the organization of business enterprises. Use will be made of authentic current affairs materials.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5