This is a second-year module that studies international development issues affecting Spain and Latin America in the last two centuries. Through the appraisal of topics such as freedom and democracy, human rights, and policy-making in education, students will strengthen the most common language functions, structures, and vocabulary at Proficiency Level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
This module is intended to enable students to appraise key aspects of modern Spanish and Latin American culture and society through the study of international development issues and their effect on policy making in the last two centuries.
Through the analysis of a variety of written and aural materials in the target language, students will engage in critical discussion, interpersonal and presentational tasks. By integrating language and content instruction, this module seeks to enhance and invigorate students’ linguistic proficiency while deepening their understanding of the themes studied.
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Open paper - 1500 words essay |
N/A | 40 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Spanish Language & Society II |
5 hours | 30 |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Oral Presentation |
N/A | 30 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Open paper - 1500 words essay |
N/A | 40 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Spanish Language & Society II |
5 hours | 30 |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Oral Presentation |
N/A | 30 |
Feedback on formative work
Feedback on summative assessment
1. Two-week open exam (Paper 1), focusing on reading and writing competencies and consisting of writing an essay that follows general academic guidelines.
2. Online exam (Paper 2), covering reading comprehension, use of language and writing.
Feedback on written assessment: Written feedback to be provided within 20 working days.
3. Oral presentation, 15 minutes in total, a succinct presentation and follow-up questions.
Feedback: Individuals will be given a feedback sheet for the oral examination.
Teaching materials will be supplied during the course as well as their relevant bibliographical references.
Students should also have: