Course Details in 2019/20 Session

Module Title	LI Spanish Core IV - Advanced: Hispanic Cultures in Global Contexts
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 30224
Module Lead	David Garcia
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites	LC Spanish Core II - Advanced: Hispanic Cultures in Global Contexts - (09 29751)
Co-requisites	LI Spanish Core III - Advanced: Hispanic Cultures in Global Contexts - (09 30219)
Restrictions	See BAML programme specifications for prohibited language combinations.
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module presents a fusion of linguistic competencies and content analysis to allow students to continue developing a depth and breadth of subject expertise within Hispanic studies and explaining the significance and relevance of that knowledge. In place of the traditional separation between language and content in Modern Languages curricula, and through the interrelation of comprehension, speaking, and writing, students on the module will develop their understanding and expertise within Spanish language in conjunction with a consistent focus on cultural awareness, with specific reference to living and working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country. The module will build on knowledge acquired in previous Core modules to prepare students for everyday interactions in the country concerned, by enabling them to acquire a sophisticated understanding of relevant aspects of the target culture. Students will have regular opportunities to use technology to understand language and culture.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: make appropriate use of up-to-date technology - derived from research and pedagogy that are current in Hispanic Studies - to analyse, understand, and draw inferences regarding key aspects of Spanish language and culture from a variety of critical perspectives. demonstrate use of varied academic methods and concepts fundamental to the advanced understanding of languages and cultures, and apply this understanding in order to prepare for time spent living and studying or working in a Spanish-speaking country. demonstrate independent learning, reflective learning, critical thinking, working with others, and the ability to perform appropriate research tasks in order critically to examine diverse local and global phenomena relating to languages and cultures. demonstrate higher-level use of the Spanish language to level B2 and beyond of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.
Assessment	30224-01 : Exam (1 hour) : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (40%) 30224-02 : Digital Project in Spanish (750 words) : Coursework (30%) 30224-03 : Oral-Aural Assessment on Digital Project : Practical (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	1 hour exam (40%) 750-word digital project in Spanish (30%) Oral/aural assessment on the digital project (30%) Reassessment: Resubmit failed component.
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