MHES1131 - Spanish : Written Language Mastery
Credits :
5
Lecturers :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of exercises.
Language of instruction :
Spanish
Learning activities :
Learning outcomes :
have a strong command of the linguistic and cultural content of the documents studied during the course and be able to demonstrate this in languages A and C • use the vocabulary studied in their own writing • identify the key words, connectives, lexical fields • identify text function and structure • semantically annotate, analyse and answer general or detailed comprehension questions regarding an unfamiliar text • write in standard Spanish with or without writing tools • undertake research online/in the library, etc. • summarise a text from C to A or from C to C • relate the key ideas in a text • reformulate, paraphrase • develop translation strategies informed by pragmatico-theoretical considerations • adopt a self-reflexive attitude towards a translated text • compare translations • translate part of a text taking into account the aspects of comprehension studied in class • write a personal commentary in the target language • raise the student's level from level A1 to level B1
Prerequisites :
None
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
The systematic and contextualised study of vocabulary from a range of topics relating to everyday life and Spanish culture. Development of tools for the comprehension and semantic annotation of texts of increasing difficulty with a view to translating them. Translation and analysis of extracts of selected translations.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
• Practical exercises both in class and away-from-the-class • Lecture • A set of course Readings • Group work • Translation • Pre-class study (of topics) at home and comparison of notes in class The type of activity may vary depending the group's level (beginners, intermediate or advanced).
Assessment methods and criteria :
Summative written exam focusing on knowledge and abilities Formative assessment The content covered in Module 1 is deemed acquired for the purposes of Module 2. Particular rules/arrangements for the assessment of the activités d'apprentissage Written exam without the use of a dictionary designed to assess knowledge and abilities. Fuller details are available from the distance learning platform. the format of the assessment may vary depending on the level of the groups involved (beginner, advanced).
Q1 is worth 30% and Q2 is worth 70%.
Recommended or required reading :
‘Syllabus' (Course Plan/Biblio) and Readings Spanish press E-learning resources Supports Syllabus and Readings The distance learning platform Other Information Students are expected to take/bring their course notes in paper format and to prepare each class at home.
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