ML9041: Spanish Higher Intermediate B1 Part 1
| School | Languages for All |
| Department Code | MLANG |
| Module Code | ML9041 |
| 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 | 2022/3 |
Outline Description of Module
This is a module designed for students who completed Spanish Intermediate A2 Part 3 or who have studied Spanish to GCSE (and who achieved a grade A* or A) and/or have completed some further study towards an AS Level. This module aims to provide you with the necessary linguistic tools you need to be able to get by and understand topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and current events. 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 B1.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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.
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
- Experiencias en español- speaking about the past, telling a story in the past
- ¡ Mójate ! Expressing an opinion, using the present subjunctive, discussing living away from home
- Comportamientos- advising and recommending, cultural differences, youth employment
- Sobre gustos, colores – creating a web advert, likes and dislikes, further descriptions of people, places and objects.