ML9051: Spanish Advanced B2 Part 1

School Languages for All
Department Code MLANG
Module Code ML9051
External Subject Code 100332
Number of Credits 10
Level L4
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Miss Nazaret Perez-Nieto
Semester Autumn Semester
Academic Year 2020/1

Outline Description of Module

This is a module designed for students who completed Spanish Higher intermediate B1 Part 3 or who have achieved an A or B at AS Level and have completed some further study towards an A Level or equivalent, or have achieved a basic A Level grade and need some revision. This module aims to provide you with the necessary linguistic tools you need to be able, with some effort, to keep up with fast and colloquial discussions and understand detailed information reliably, and to identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to your field/interests. You will also further develop your understanding of the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

This module is the first part of the preparation for CEFR B2.

On completion of the module a student should be able to

  • Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  • Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
  • Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and Independent disadvantages of various options.

How the module will be delivered

All courses on the Languages for All programme are delivered on a hybrid mode, mixing face-to-face and virtual teaching. You will be expected to actively participate in role-plays, interactive activities and group discussions. Course material is accessible on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, Learning Central, and should be cross-platform compatible.

18 contact hours – 2 hours per week of interactive language workshops.

Skills that will be practised and developed

Intellectual Skills:

  • Enhanced cognitive skills leading to innovation, creativity and problem solving.
  • Critical analysis applied to discourse, texts, images and events.
  • Advanced listening and reading skills: the ability to scan complex texts (including audio) for gist, to synthesise information and focus on salient points.

Discipline Specific (including practical) Skills:

  • Understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of arguments provided the topic is relatively familiar.
  • Read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.
  • Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
  • Present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects relating to my interests; explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
  • Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects relating to my interests; write an essay or report passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.

Transferable Skills:

  • Ability to learn additional languages for personal/employment reasons.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to diversity based on culture.
  • Ability to navigate and mediate between more than one culture to interpret meaning and intent beyond the purely linguistic.
  • Heightened literacy, textual analysis and oracy in mother tongue.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively, as a member of a team or with a partner.
  • Problem solving and the ability to look at things from multiple perspectives.

How the module will be assessed

All key language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as grammar and vocab) are assessed over the course of the module.

Written end of module test (50%) and course work (30%). 

Oral assessment (20%). 

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Written Assessment 30 Coursework N/A
Oral/Aural Assessment 20 Speaking Assessment N/A
Class Test 50 End Of Module Test N/A

Syllabus content

All skills (writing, reading, listening, talking and translation) will be further developed on the following topics:

  • Hablar de la vida y el trabajo personal y de otras personas refiriéndose a expectativas, sentimientos y proyectos
  • Reflexionar sobre el aprendizaje de lenguas y viajar para aprender
  • Reflexionar sobre la música en español como recurso para la motivación y al aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera y ordenar ideas para argumentar sobre un tema de cierta complejidad
  • Estilos de vida: gente saludable y activa, cuidar el cuerpo, pedir y dar consejos, emitir juicios de valor y constatar una realidad

Essential Reading and Resource List

TEXTBOOK TO BE CONFIRMED.  SOME MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON LEARNING CENTRAL.


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