SPA2061 : Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Marcela Reyes Otaiza
- Lecturer: Professor Ian MacKenzie, Dr Josep Cru, Mr Samuel Anaya-Guzman, Ms Tatiana Gitman Ughetti
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module will:
1. focus on further developing students' written communicative and oral/ aural competence in the
foreign language gained in Level B (including fluency, grammatical and lexical accuracy and range; register and pronunciation);
2. prepare students for the future study of the language (written communicative and oral / aural skills);
3. facilitate students' ability to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with
speakers of the foreign language in written and spoken media during their intercalary year. This includes students’ ability to use and understand authentic material and produce their own written and spoken output.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Introducción del módulo
2. Mundo laboral
3. Estudiar en España
4. Trabajo voluntario y volunturismo
5. Choque cultural y estereotipos
6. Lenguaje inclusivo
7. Arte callejero
8. Migraciones - Actualidad - Política
9. Inteligencia Artificial
- further study and practice of a wide-ranging coverage of the grammar system of modern Spanish and
- further systematic development of lexis in a wide range of contemporary themes and settings.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | In-person grammar lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Non-synchronous online activities related to the grammar lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Oral exams to take place at the end of Semester Two |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 21 | 2:00 | 42:00 | Language seminars taking place on campus |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 112 | 1:00 | 112:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPA2161 | Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish - Exchange Semester 1 |
| SPA2261 | Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish - Exchange Semester 2 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
1. Teaching in the language seminars will focus on oral communication skills while reading, listening and writing skills are developed in the preparation and in the associated work after the language seminar. The lecture materials will focus on key study skills and the formal structures of the language.
2. Independent learning and learner autonomy are further developed through the means of online grammar videos and related activities, from the essential textbook, online guided tasks, pair and group work, assessment preparation and completion, and self-study, via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas and the Language Resource Centre. Particular initiative is expected from students at this level, e.g., course participants will be asked to contribute their own materials to the classes and activities and be very pro-active in their language study.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 30 | On campus examination |
| Oral Examination | 15 | 2 | M | 30 | On campus, live presentation and discussion |
| Written Examination | 150 | 2 | A | 40 | On campus examination |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish - Exchange Semester 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish - Exchange Semester 2 | 2 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The Written Examination at the end of Semester 1 (30%) will enable students to produce a 400 to 450-word written piece of work. It will test the students’ ability to write (or type) a well-structured text in the target language based on the comprehension and analysis of written source material [Students may be allowed to type their own answers if the spell check / grammar check has been disabled]. Students will receive feedback so that they can assess their progress and identify their strengths and areas for improvement before the final written examination in Semester 2.
The oral examination (30%) will take place at the end of Semester 2. It will test students’ ability to conduct independent research, critically evaluate authentic material, and to produce and present their own output orally in a clear and structured manner. It will also assess their ability to speak freely, understand aural and/or audio visual input, and interact in a discussion on these findings and on general matters.
The final written exam at the end of Semester 2 (40%) will take place during the exam period and will test the students’ ability to produce and present a well-structured text or texts in the target language. Students may be allowed to type their own answers provided that spell check / grammar check has been disabled. This formal examination provides summative information to staff and student on student's achievement in the target language at the end of this module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SPA2061's Timetable