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

Undergraduate Course: Spanish 4Hons: Language Paper 1 - Guided Essay (ELCH10026)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe development and consolidation of core language skills
Course description Language Paper 1 focuses on the analysis and understanding of different styles of writing in Spanish, and translation into Spanish. In class, we will look at different styles and structures, and develop the necessary skills and vocabulary to reproduce these correctly in Spanish. In addition, we will introduce you to translation from English into Spanish. These exercises will also be used as a vehicle for revising grammar and enhancing your general language skills.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Entry to Spanish Hons required
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 73 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 80 %, Coursework 20 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 20% coursework / 80% degree exam. One three-hour end of year written examination.
Feedback Written and oral feedback on all written work (formative and summative).
Oral feedback on in-class work.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)3:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. write the target language correctly and fluently
  2. use language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences
  3. organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument
  4. write and think under pressure and meet deadlines
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsDELC Spanish 4 LP1
Contacts
Course organiserDr Huw Lewis
Tel: (0131 6)50 3676
Email: Huw.Lewis@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Fiona Jack
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: f.jack@ed.ac.uk
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