SP1003 Spanish for Beginners 1

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to First Year students.

Planned timetable

Language classes Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri, 2.00 pm or, if timetable clash, 3.00 pm.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Mr J Hoyos

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Intensive ab initio language: The objective is to initiate Spanish language acquisition with a firm grounding in the syntax, morphology and vocabulary of the language. The skills developed are accuracy and fluency in reading, writing, listening and speaking. In classes, students are taught and practise new structures. In the computer classroom these skills are further enhanced through the individual use of self-access materials.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST BE A FIRST YEAR STUDENT.

Anti-requisites

STUDENTS MUST NOT HAVE HIGHER OR A-LEVEL SPANISH OR EQUIVALENT

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 language classes and 1 surgery hour. (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

160

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.