Overview

This module comprises one advanced grammar lecture, one text-based workshop and one spoken skills class, which focuses on the development of oral and aural communicative skills. In the text-based workshop, students concentrate on translation, paraphrasing, reading comprehension exercises and report writing, while the grammar lecture consolidates advanced aspects of Spanish grammar. In the spoken skills seminar, students are exposed to a variety of audiovisual materials and are required to participate in class discussions and debates on a variety of Hispanic-related cultural and societal themes.

This module comprises two text-based written language classes and one class which focuses on the development of oral and aural communicative skills. In the first written language class, students concentrate on translation, paraphrasing, reading comprehension exercises and report writing, while grammar revision and consolidation forms the focus of hour 2. In hour 3, students are exposed to a variety of audio visual material and are required to participate in class discussions and debates.

No set text is given for this language module.

Any other learning resources: Students are given two module dossiers at the beginning of the year containing all the necessary materials for their classes. Students have to complete the School’s Self-Study Portfolio (available from SMLC website).

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -40-49%: A limited knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and a limited ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Basic oral and aural competence.

-good -50-69%: A good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and a good ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Good oral and aural competence.

-excellent -70+%: An excellent knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and an excellent ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Excellent oral and aural competence.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an ability to express ideas, opinions and subject-specific content in target language

• Demonstrate an ability to translate texts competently, matching style and register to purpose.

• Demonstrate an increased proficiency in paraphrasing and reading comprehension skills.

• Extend students' knowledge and awareness of a topic relating to Hispanic culture and society.

• Introduce students to report writing skills.