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SP1002   Spanish Language and Texts 2

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 12.00 noon

This module advances the four skills developed in SP1001. A language coursebook introduces a higher level of linguistic difficulty through a series of exercises, participative classwork, grammar instruction and self-access work. The literary texts represent contemporary and earlier Spanish as well as Spanish American writing, chosen for linguistic enrichment and cultural significance. The module aims at a level of attainment sufficient to enable the student to enter confidently the 2000-level modules.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass SP1001

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take SP1004

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 language classes, 1 lecture and 1 surgery hour (x 11 weeks), 1 seminar (x 8 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours: 52

Guided independent study hours: 148

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E Kefala
Module coordinator email ek30@st-andrews.ac.uk