SP2002 Spanish Language and Critical Approaches to Texts 2

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

1 x Weekly literature lecture 11.00am Tues 3 x Weekly language classes either 11.00am Mon, Wed, Fri or 1.00pm Mon, Wed, Fri 1 x weekly literature seminar either Thurs or Fri

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof W M Fowler

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The language part of the module consists of two class hours each week, developing the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Language material will reflect cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. The module maintains progress from SP2001 and SP2005; there is a learning gradient. Literary texts are studied in the context of regions and epochs including Middle Ages and Renaissance in Spain and modern Spanish America.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS SP2001 OR PASS SP2005

Assessment pattern

Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 language classes (x 11 weeks), 1 literature lecture (x 11 weeks), 1 literature seminar (x 8 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

159

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.