Spanish Intermediate Intensive (LAS2150)
Based on 92 hours of small group interactive seminars and tutorials predominantly delivered in Spanish, the unit also comprises 92 hours of independent learning.
- University credits: 20
- University levels: 1-4
- FHEQ level: 5
- Pre-requisite: LAS191
- Co-requisite: N/A
- Availability: Modern Languages and Cultures students
- Teaching period: Autumn and Spring semester (see timetables and course dates)
- Contact times: Four hours per week over 12 weeks, starting in Week 1 of the semester, and including a two-hour class and a one-hour lab session.
- Group size: Maximum of 23 students per class group and 10-15 per lab group.
- Language Co-ordinator: Diana Mesa Torres
- Module Leader: María José Puig
- Pathway: LAS390
Delivered through small-group interactive seminars and tutorials and assuming a good GCSE level in the language or equivalent, this unit aims to provide the linguistic and cultural skills required to operate effectively and accurately in all essential communicative situations encountered when interacting orally or in writing with native speakers during, for instance, a short stay abroad.
By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to:
- Perform at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Understand clear standard speech on familiar matters (work, school, leisure, etc.) or of basic radio or TV programmes on current affairs when the delivery is slow and clear
- Understand informative texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language, and the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken, and present and discuss a topic of personal interest or a book/film, briefly describing experience and events or giving reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
- Write simple connected text on topics with which they are familiar or of personal interest, possibly describing personal experiences and impressions
- Demonstrate a knowledge of main cultural and social trends and related behaviours in areas where the language is spoken so as to respond appropriately when interacting with native speakers in straightforward situations
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of main grammar terminology and an ability to study the language by themselves, assessing their immediate language needs and cultural interests, setting themselves goals in relation to these, and identifying appropriate resources and techniques to achieve these goals
- Demonstrate solid competence in a number of transferable skills such as IT skills, presenting information and opinions, taking intercultural differences and language barriers into account, learning independently, etc.
Material provided by the department.
Validation
This module can be validated as part of the following schemes:
- Undergraduate degree
- MLTC Confirmation of Attendance or Completion
Assessment
Important: the method of assessment to be used in 2026-27 is subject to change and the below is for the 2025-26 academic year. This page will be updated with further information in due course.
- Speaking assessment (end of year): 30%
- Continuous assessment (Throughout the year): 30%
- Written exam (end of year): 40%
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