Spanish Advanced Two
| Module title | Spanish Advanced Two |
|---|---|
| Module code | FLS3515 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Francisco Jose Alvarez Lopez (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 5 |
|---|
Module description
Spanish Advanced 2 is intended for students who have successfully completed FLS3415/3430 Spanish Advanced 1, FLS3815/30 or equivalent. The module develops all four core language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as advanced grammatical structures of Spanish in a communicative context. The module is taught mostly in Spanish.
This module will develop your vocabulary and communication skills for both every day and academic situations required for working or studying abroad. The exit level is broadly equivalent to a solid B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Spanish Advance Two can be taken towards achieving ‘with advanced proficiency in Spanish”, see http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/flc/undergraduate/proficiency/
Module aims - intentions of the module
Spanish Advanced 2 is intended for students who have successfully completed FLS3415-30 Spanish Advanced 1, FLS3815-30 Spanish in the Workplace or for those who have an A level (Grade A*-B) plus one year of further study on an Advanced course or equivalent.
On the completion of this module, students will be at the level of B2+ (as Exit level) - Proficient User of the Common European Framework for languages, and will be able to:
- Review and consolidate solid advanced structures of the target language, developing both idiomatic vocabulary and range of language structures thus equipping you with the linguistic tools to enable them to communicate effectively in everyday and academic situations
- Further develop and embed active and passive advanced language skills, including comprehension skills in listening and reading, with particular emphasis placed on the advanced skills necessary for effective and fluid oral and written communication in the target language at an advanced level to engage with a series of material on the same theme and/or question with a critical perspective
- Explain the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation
- Build on knowledge of advanced sociocultural aspects of the regions/countries in which the language in spoken and continue to develop transferable and intercultural skills necessary for studying, living and/or working in a Spanish-speaking country
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate competence in the use of a wide range of advanced grammatical structures of the target language
- 2. Read and comprehend a wide range of demanding, longer written texts in most registers, on both concrete and abstract topics in the target language, including articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes and viewpoints
- 3. Communicate fluently and spontaneously, both orally or in writing, on complex and abstract topics, use language flexibly and spontaneously for social and professional purposes and produce coherent, cohesive and near-accurate texts in a range of appropriate styles and genres
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate advanced levels of autonomy in language learning, with minimal direction from the teacher
- 5. Combine specialised learning aids in a variety of media to class notes and material, including an advanced reference grammar and specialist dictionary, to consolidate your learning
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Work pro-actively with others as part of a team, react and adapt to some unexpected situations as appropriate and solve problem effectively
- 7. Apply self-study skills and demonstrate sensitivity to the foreign culture
- 8. Defend ones view point in a debate and question, evaluate or criticise other viewpoints in interaction
Syllabus plan
The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential grammar structures in a communicative context and in accordance with the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
Main grammar: At this level, you are expected to demonstrate competence in the use of all advanced grammatical structures. However, there may be remedial revision/consolidation of the following grammar during the module:
Teaching methods are based on interactive language development tasks, such as pair/group work and include the study of longer and complex texts, oral development work and listening comprehension exercises.
You will be expected to spend time studying outside the class (between 3-5 hours per week) and we provide guidance, facilities and materials to help you develop your expertise as an independent and advanced language learner.
For this module, you will be asked to consolidate your class work by learning advanced vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material in Spanish. You will also be expected to complete the exercise on a self-study basis, prepare exercises and activities for the class, write longer assignments and generally acquire a repertoire of advanced and effective language learning strategies.
You will receive regular feedback on your progress from class activities, homework assignments and formative assessment tasks. You will also receive formal feedback on summative assessments, including suggestions on how to improve and identify your own strategies for improvement.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 106 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 44 | Language classes |
| Guided independent study | 106 | Preparation and self study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 formative tasks covering some or all of the following areas: grammar, writing, listening, reading, speaking. | Variable | 1-8 | Written and oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 25 | 25 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 50 | As described on the ELE page | 1-8 | Written and oral |
| Oral Exam | 25 | 14-15 minutes | 1, 3-8 | Written and oral |
| Written Exam | 25 | 1.5 hours | 1-7 | Written and oral |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 1-8 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Oral Exam | Oral Exam | 1, 3-8 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Written Exam | Written Exam | 1-7 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – If you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
You will only be required to retake any failed assessments. Marks for any passed assessments will be carried forward. If you have failed any assessments but managed to pass the module overall, you will not be allowed to retake the failed assessments.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Ana Hermoso and Alicia López, Nuevo Prisma B2. Libro del alumno + CD (Edinumen, 2016). ISBN: 9788498486414.
- Ana Hermoso and Alicia López, Nuevo Prisma B2. Libro de ejercicios + CD (Edinumen, 2016). ISBN: 9788498486438.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Completion of FLS3415/3430: Spanish Advanced One or equivalent |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2010 |
| Last revision date | 29/07/2020 |
