Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C47SP
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1.
Sem…….
Sem………..
Sem……..
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
8. Pre-requisites
2. Course
Title
6. Course
Co-ordinator
7
4. Credits
15
Pablo La Porte
The two semesters are synoptically linked.
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
3. SCQF
Level
C47SX1 and C47SY2 or equivalent
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
Spanish Post-Beginners Elective 1
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
To enhance existing knowledge of Spanish in order that students can express themselves effectively in a wide variety of situations.
To communicate in writing, using complex sentence structures.
To apply and extend complex grammatical structures to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
To understand and respond effectively to authentic spoken discourse.
16. Syllabus
Present orally in German opinions and discuss spontaneously with peers and native speakers a variety of topics
Develop knowledge of complex grammatical rules and patterns and apply these to a range of situations (grammar covered: pronouns, reflexive verbs, adjectives and
adjective endings; relative clauses; preterite and imperfect tense; future ; the imperative; the subjunctive; conditional sentences; prepositions; adverbs and connectors).
Write texts for a wide variety of purposes in grammatically accurate and idiomatic Spanish (especial emphasis is given to idioms and colloquial expressions).
Develop listening skills based on dialogues and speeches by native speakers of Spanish in everyday contexts.
Read and demonstrate understanding of texts produced for a wide variety of purposes.
Topics to be covered: people’s descriptions; clothing, the house; culture (with particular emphasis on Spanish culture but also of the whole Spanish-speaking world), travel
and geography; getting around; transport; the environment; the media; health and sports.
Text required for use in class and self-study is: Belchí Arévalo, M. and Carter, P. J.: Síntesis. Curso intermedio de español. Coloquio, 1998.
The lecturer will provide additional written and listening materials in class as well as making use of the Spanish TV programmes and other Web resources.
The expectation is that students will finish the textbook by the end of the year (15 units)
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Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Personal Abilities
Demonstrate ability to understand and respond in Spanish to authentic
Demonstrate ability to identify and analyse grammatical issues in Spanish
spoken discourse
Formulate adequate solutions to intermediate translation-related
Engage in spontaneous conversation with peers and native speakers of
problems.
Spanish
Acquire an awareness of language evolution and changes in language
Present information orally in Spanish
production.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of grammatical structures of
Spanish.
Show awareness of cross-cultural differences and apply this knowledge
in Spanish language production
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Demonstrate ability to gather and sort information
Structure and make presentations
Acquire an awareness of Spanish culture and the
Spanish speaking world
Improve appropriate Spanish register and
vocabulary.
18. Assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Self-management skills fostered by the need to be
Communicate effectively in Spanish
committed to a purpose, to manage self-study
Use ICT for language-learning
effectively and to work to deadlines
Purposes appropriately.
Participate in teamwork, peer conversation, group
activities.
To take account of own and others’ roles.
Responsibilities and contributions in carrying out and
evaluating certain tasks.
19. Re-assessment Methods
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
Formative Assessment: Lecturer,
peer and self-assessment of exercises
(group discussions, role plays, partner
discussions)
Continuous Assessment:
Lecturer assessment of various
written, aural comprehension and oral
exercises.
Summative Assessment: Written
examination
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
50%
Yes.
Exam during resit diet.
I hour at end of
semester 1.
1 hour
50%
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
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Diet(s)