Module Code - Title:
SP4143
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SPANISH LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY 3
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
SP4142
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Second year aims to build on and develop the skills introduced in the first year course: increase the oral and written ability of the students, enhance their linguistic competence, present a wide range of Spanish and Latin-American literary and cultural contents and develop further strategies for autonomous language learning.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The advanced course consists of four hours of Spanish per week:
- One grammar class (grammar review and consolidation).
- One literature class (a selection of Peninsular and Latin American short stories and newspaper articles)
- One laboratory/oral class (communication skills).
- One General Lecture
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify the main ideas and the main stylistic features of journalistic, scientific and literary texts in Spanish
- Extract the required information from oral texts and auditions taken from real situations (songs, radio interviews, etc.)
- Engage in fluent improvised oral interactions and make complex presentations, both about concrete and abstract topics
- Create complex and varied written texts in Spanish, being able to identify and make use of the necessary grammatical and lexical resources for different types of texts
- Assess their own expression in Spanish, developing autonomous learning skills
- Discuss and present a wide range of topics related to Spanish and Latin American literature and culture, locating them within their social and historical context
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Develop autonomous learning skills
- Share learning experiences and skills with other students
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
-Show a high level of Spanish pronunciation including intonation
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The course consists of 4 hours of Spanish per week:
* 2 language tutorials (grammar, vocabulary, communication skills).
* One laboratory class (communication and listening skills).
* One lecture on contemporary Spain and Latin America.
All these hours combine the development of linguistic and cultural knowledge relating to Spain and Latin America. Students will be engaged in active learning both inside and outside the classroom and will be encouraged to develop autonomous learning strategies.
The language part of the module will be taught in small class groups, maintaining a balance between all the appropriate linguistic skills (oral and written comprehension and expression, grammar, vocabulary).
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
University of Limerick (2017)
Grammar booklet
, University of Limerick
University of Limerick (2017)
Literature and journalistic texts booklet
, University of Limerick
University of Limerick (2017)
Audio and multi-media booklet
, University of Limerick
Other Relevant Texts:
Butt, J and Benjamin, , C (2004)
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish
, Arnold
Rojas and Curry (2003)
Gramática Esencial. Grammar Reference and Review
, Houghton Mifflin
Schmitt, Conrad (1999)
Schaums' Outlines: Spanish Grammar
, The McGraw-Hill
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BALCSTUFA - Languages and Cultural Studies
BAJOHOUFA - JOINT HONOURS
BAEUSTUFA - EUROPEAN STUDIES
BLLAPLUFA - (LAW PLUS)
BAIIESUFA - International Insurance and European Studies
BALLFIUFA - Languages, Literature and Film
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
alba.p.perez@ul.ie