Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
2. Course
Title
C47SQ
Spanish Post-Beginners Elective 2
3. SCQF 7
4. Credits
Level
6. Course
Pablo La Porte
Co-ordinator
15
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 2
Sem…….
Sem………..
Sem……..
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
8. Pre-requisites
C47SP or equivalent
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
The two semesters are synoptically linked.
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
None
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
15. Aims
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
LINT/ALT (ab initio)
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
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 Spanish 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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Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Demonstrate ability to understand and respond in Spanish to authentic
spoken discourse
Engage in spontaneous conversation with peers and native speakers of
Spanish
Present information orally in Spanish
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of grammatical structures of
Spanish.
Show awareness of cross-cultural differences and apply this knowledge
in Spanish language production
Personal Abilities
Demonstrate ability to identify and analyse grammatical issues in Spanish
Formulate adequate solutions to intermediate translation-related
problems.
Acquire an awareness of language evolution and changes in language
production.
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Demonstrate ability to gather and sort
Self-management skills fostered by the need to
Communicate effectively in Spanish
information
be committed to a purpose, to manage selfUse ICT for language-learning
Structure and make presentations
study effectively and to work to deadlines
Purposes appropriately.
Acquire an awareness of Spanish culture and
Participate in teamwork, peer conversation,
the Spanish speaking world
group activities.
Improve appropriate Spanish register and
To take account of own and others’ roles.
vocabulary.
Responsibilities and contributions in carrying
out and evaluating certain tasks.
18. Assessment Methods
Method
19. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
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%
2 hours at end of
year
Yes.
Exam at resit diet
(synoptic)
2 hours
50%
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
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Diet(s)