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

Undergraduate Course: Spanish 1A (ELCH08001)

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 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaEuropean Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionAn intensive course of tuition in spoken and written Spanish for students with no or little previous knowledge of the language. A general introduction to the history and culture of the Hispanic world, together with the study of two appropriate texts and/or films. The course is open to students of any year, but not to students qualified for admission to Spanish 1B. A good deal of private study is necessary to meet the requirements of the course.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Spanish 1B (ELCH08002)
Other requirements A pass in at least one modern or classical language at Higher Grade (SCE) or at Advanced level (GCE) or evidence of linguistic proficiency.
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  100
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information Students will also attend one pair of language classes:

Wed 10am AND Fri 9am OR
Wed 11am AND Fri 10am OR
Wed 11am AND Fri 11am OR
Wed 1pm AND Fri 11am OR
Wed 9am AND Fri 12pm OR
Wed 1pm AND Fri 1pm

In semester 2 (weeks 8-11) students will also attend one literature seminar:

Thursday 9am OR
Thursday 10am OR
Thursday 11am
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 42, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 66, Summative Assessment Hours 4, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 280 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 40 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To provide a firm grounding in Spanish language, both written and oral, with a view to preparing potential Honours students for living and either studying or working in a Spanish-speaking country during their third year. To provide an understanding of some important literary and cultural issues relating to the countries where Spanish is spoken.
Assessment Information
1 essay (1000 words); weekly exercises and 2 class tests. Coursework and class tests 40%; degree exam 60%.
Special Arrangements
Students qualified for Spanish 1B should not be enrolled for Spanish 1A. If in doubt, consult the Division of European Languages and Cultures Teaching Office, David Hume Tower 5.10.
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
KeywordsDELC Spanish 1A
Contacts
Course organiserDr Alexis Grohmann
Tel: (0131 6)50 3678
Email: a.grohmann@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Fiona Scanlon
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
Email: Fiona.Scanlon@ed.ac.uk
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