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SP4012 Linguistic Study of the Spanish Language

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Fri

This module presents the scientific approach to describing languages as well as the concept of linguistic variability and some of its salient manifestations in Spanish across the Hispanic world. Structural features will be treated at phonological, morphological, syntactic and lexico-semantic levels, and variation will be examined at geographical, social and stylistic levels.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass SP2002

Co-requisite(s): Compulsory modules for Single and Major Spanish programmes

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 seminar and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 16

Guided independent study hours: 134

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr K Anipa
Module teaching staff: Dr K Anipa
Module coordinator email ka17@st-andrews.ac.uk