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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies

Undergraduate Course: Introductory Spanish Language (ELCH07001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEuropean Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.selc.ed.ac.uk/hispanic/ Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionFirst semester. Introduction to written and spoken Spanish for students with little or no knowledge of the language.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements No previous knowledge is required. No students on programmes owned by DELC will be admitted.
Additional Costs a coursebook
a dictionary
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  150
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLectureGroup A1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLectureGroup A1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLectureGroup B1-11 16:10 - 18:00
CentralLectureGroup B1-11 16:10 - 18:00
CentralLectureGroup C1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLectureGroup C1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLectureGroup D1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLectureGroup D1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLectureGroup E1-11 16:10 - 18:00
CentralLectureGroup E1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 15:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Hugh Robson Building Lecture Theatre
Additional information Students must choose ONE Group and attend the times outlined for their chosen group. Either Group A Monday and Wednesday (14.00-16.00) OR Group B Monday and Wednesday (16.00-18.00) OR Group C Tuesday and Thursday (14.00-16.00) OR Group D Tuesday and Thursday (14.00-16.00) OR Group E Wednesday and Thursday (16.00-18.00)
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Introductory Spanish Language2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Basic knowledge of Spanish in a wide variety of situations with the aim to develop confidence in language learning, understanding and responding to others in appropriate situations.
Assessment Information
Regular written exercises in class and two assesments worth 40%, may be accompanied by computer-based language work, and Degree exam at the end of the semester worth 60%.
Special Arrangements
This course is open to all students. DELC students may only take this course if it over and above their full credit load, as in a non credit bearing course.
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsIntroS
Contacts
Course organiserMs Marian Aldaz Arechaga
Tel: (0131 6)50 8305
Email: M.A.Arechaga@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Jocelyn Proctor
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: jocelyn.proctor@ed.ac.uk
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