This module for
students who are native or heritage speakers of Spanish offers an integration
of Spanish language skills designed to introduce students to the learning
methodology of the language in a university context. The module places
particular emphasis on the development and application of the four skills
(reading, listening, speaking and writing) in a variety of registers. It
provides a strong emphasis on advanced grammar and translation. The module is
also intended to help students become independent language learners, enabling
participants to gain competence in some key skills that they will need for
future employment (time management, critical thinking, and independent learning
strategies). A good deal of the work on this module takes place outside the
class. Students are expected to dedicate to Spanish language at least 10 hours
of individual work a week, in addition to attendance at classes and preparation
of assessed tasks. Tuition is aimed at developing appropriateness and accuracy
in the spoken and written language through the analysis and composition of
texts and oral presentation in a variety of registers.