LA421-4-FY-CO:
Intensive Initial Spanish (Double Module)
2017/18
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 05 October 2017
Friday 29 June 2018
30
06 March 2009
Requisites for this module
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LA422
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LA333, LA422, LA440
BA R9R4 European Studies with Spanish,
BA R9R9 European Studies with Spanish (Including Foundation Year),
BA RT97 Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies,
BA RT99 Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (5 Years Including Foundation Year)
This is part of a double module designed for students with no knowledge of Spanish who want to reach the equivalent of an A level over the course of one academic year. This module will give you the basic structures to be able to communicate in a reasonably advanced manner both in writing and speaking. The Intensive module also includes a month in Valencia (Spain) in September after completing first year modules at Essex. In Spain students will attend Spanish classes at a language school and will live with a Spanish family.
Learning Outcomes
Being able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, university and leisure.
Development of written skills in texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Being able to express opinions, hopes and plans for the future.
Being able to use the language in the country where it is spoken
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Language modules typically involve 2-3 contact hours per week. Confirmed details will be annouced at the start of the academic year.
- El Libro De La Vida [DVD].
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Writing |
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| Coursework |
Reading comprehension of transcript of dialogue in the target language |
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| Coursework |
Grammar & Vocabulary |
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| Coursework |
Portfolio (Part 1) |
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| Exam |
Main exam: 120 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
Mrs Jessie Mallinson, email: mallj@essex.ac.uk.
Jessie Mallinson
Jessie Mallinson, room: 4.205, telephone: 01206 872229, email: mallj@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Matilde Gallardo
King's College London
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 63 hours, 63 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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