Ab initio Spanish grammar

Aims

Aims

This module is intended to develop your grammar skills at a very quick pace and to introduce you to the structures skills necessary to understand and use Spanish accurately. You will learn to analyse, understand and practice grammatical structures in different contexts.

Learning outcomes

After satisfactorily completing the module you should be able to:

• understand and analyse Spanish grammar and its use;
• show an understanding and knowledge of grammatical structures;
• show an understanding of grammatical concepts and terminology;
• communicate in Spanish using grammar appropriately on a basic level.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Demonstrable interest in learning a language from scratch, and commitment to intensive language study.

Programme

Programme

Contact hours

Two hours per week.

Teaching programme

Spanish is used as the medium of instruction and learning in all classes wherever possible.

Teaching materials

• Manual de gramatica: Grammar reference for students of Spanish International Edition, Iguina/Dozier ISBN: 978-0-495-91032-9

Assessment and feedback

Assessment and feedback

Formative assessment

Formative exercises will be assigned on a weekly basis, and feedback provided in class.

Summative assessment

• Coursework
  • Due: Spring Term, Week 1. Work will be assigned in Autumn Term, Week 10.
  • Weight: 50%
  • Feedback: An opportunity to view marked coursework with comments will be offered at an appointed date during Spring Term.
•  A 1-hour closed exam
  • Spring Term, Week 1.
  • Weight: 50%
  • Feedback: An opportunity to view marked exam papers with comments will be offered at an appointed date during Spring Term.