Spanish 1A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC1013 | Media, Languages and Cultures | 1 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- MLAC1013
- School
- Media, Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module assumes no prior knowledge of the language. It introduces the basic structure of the language through topics relating to social and everyday life in the countries where the target language is spoken. Each session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme. Students are also required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning.
Target Students
First year students who are doing this module as a compulsory element of their degree. Beginner level in the target language: native speakers or graduates of their mother/father tongue language secondary schools are not advised to take. If pre-requisite knowledge is assumed, the school reserves the right to check qualifications and move students to another language stream where/if possible.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
NAA students and auditors are required to sit for the Listening Examination. Year 1 core students can only take 1 core language. Year 2 or Year 3 core students can take another 1A language if he/she scored 60 or above in his/her 1st core language last semester.
Assessment
- 30% In Class Test: In class tests – 2 times, Listening, practical usage of language (30 mins per test)
- 30% Speaking Task: Group Speaking Task (Q&A)
- 40% Written Exam: Reading and practical usage of language (AUT semester) (1 hour)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Students will learn and practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of
A1 Spanish pronunciation
A2 Standard Spanish spelling
A3 Ab initio Spanish syntax
A4 Ab initio Spanish sentence semantics
A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material
A6 Basic oral skills B. Intellectual skills:
B1 The ability to understand the standard Spanish linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied
B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity C. Professional Skills:
C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered
C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information
C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information D. Transferable Skills:
D1 Pair and group work
D2 Time management
D3 Independent language study
D4 Ability to organise and present material
D5 Ability to communicate effectively
Conveners
- Hazel Jin May Ng