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BEGINNING SPANISH

	Overview
	A beginning course in Spanish for students with little or no preparation in the Spanish language including oral expression and group work in class; written expression exercises; grammatical exercises. Additional work with self-access material is also required. Contact hours will include 1 hour of conversation practice each week.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: LO1: Achieve linguistic competence commensurate with CEFRL level A 1.1. A student achieving an overall mark of 60% or higher in this module will have demonstrated linguistic competence commensurate with EFR level A 1.1. LO1: Recognise and construct sentences based on the rules of Spanish grammar. LO2: Develop basic spoken Spanish and listening skills. LO3: Develop basic vocabulary to apply it to the discussion of everyday situations.

Learning Outcomes

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Classwork, homework, written assignments and midterm assessment.
Other detail(s): Oral exam 10% Midterm 10% Aural Exam 10%

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	10%
University scheduled written examination	60%	90 minutes
Other	30%
Total	100%	90 minutes

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5 marks per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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