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.

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

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 - Produce a wide variety of texts in Spanish, related with business and education, such as CV, cover letter, etc. and act in oral situations such as a job interview or a professional presentation - 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

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - Express themselves confidently in any informal context, and in the most common formal situations in which they may need their knowledge of Spanish - Share learning experiences and skil

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - Show a high level of Spanish pronunciation including intonation

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)