Module Code - Title:
SP4242
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SPANISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 2A
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
SP4241
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The course is designed to:
- Revise and broaden the students knowledge of the structures of Spanish grammar.
- Expand the students range of Spanish vocabulary.
- Improve pronunciation and patterns of intonation in Spanish.
- Further develop the students language skills by exposing them to different situation and registers, both formal and informal.
- Facilitate the students understanding of various cultural aspects within the Spanish-speaking world.
- Foster 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:
- Two language tutorials (grammar, vocabulary, communication skills, writing and reading skills).
- One laboratory/oral class (oral 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:
- Extract information from both adapted and authentic written texts in Spanish of different types, registers and styles
- Engage in complex and abstract debates and make oral presentations about experiences, facts and feelings
- Express complex ideas and narrate past, present and future events in written Spanish, using the appropriate grammatical and lexical resources learned throughout the first semester
- Extract useful information from oral texts and auditions, both adapted and authentic (songs, radio extracts, etc.)
- Apply their knowledge of grammatical structures and lexical contents to different linguistic situations, both oral and written
- Discuss and present wide range of topics related to Spanish and Latin American history, literature and culture
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Develop a positive attitude towards foreign language learning
- Collaborate with other students during the learning process
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Articulate a basically accurate Spanish pronunciation that doesn't interfere with communication
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The language part of the module will be taught in small class groups, trying to maintain a balance between all the appropriate linguistic skills (oral and written comprehension and expression, grammar, vocabulary)
Prime Texts:
Castro, F. (2004)
Nuevo Ven 2 (libro de ejercicios)
, Edelsa
Castro, F. (2004)
Nuevo Ven 2
, Edelsa
Other Relevant Texts:
Butt, J and Benjamin, , C (2004)
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish
, Arnold
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED LANGUAGES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN LANGUAGES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
garazi.beaumont@ul.ie