Programmes: Classroom Based: Diploma in Spanish  2010/11

The Diploma in Spanish introduces students to the basic elements of  the Spanish language, providing an introduction to the basics of the language and considers the history, culture and contemporary society not only of Spain, but also of countries in South America, for example, Argentina, Chile, Cuba and Mexico.

Intended For:

The Diploma in Spanish is designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of the language and aims to equip students with written, oral and comprehension skills in Spanish.

  Programme content Year 1

• Introduction to Beginners’ Spanish – written and spoken
• Beginners’ Spanish – written, spoken and comprehension
• Introduction to Spain and Oral Spanish

  Programme content Year 2

• Improvers’ Spanish 1 – written, spoken and oral comprehension.
• Improvers’ Spanish 2 – written, spoken and oral comprehension.
• Introduction to Latin America and Oral Spanish

 Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the programme.

Application procedure

Applications forms available from:
Adult & Continuing Education
NUI Galway
091 492062
adulteducationnuigalway.ie
 and should be returned to:
The Admissions Office
NUI Galway
Phone: 091 492199
email: admissionsnuigalway.ie

Closing date for application has been extended to Friday August 27th 2010

Assessment

All modules in both diploma programmes are individually assessed. The assessment for each module takes the form of essays, written assignments or oral examinations during the semester and a written examination at the end of the semester.

Duration/attendance requirements

Both programmes are two year, part-time programmes. Classes are held one evening per week. Please note that these programmes are offered on a cyclical basis and do not have an annual intake.  You are advised to contact the course coordinator for information on commencement dates. 

Award

NUI Diploma in Spanish.

Annual fee
Fees are €970 per year
The non EU fee is €1,470 
These fees are subject to a yearly review. 
A number of scholarships will be available for applicants who have recently become unemployed (since January 2008), and wish to update their skills and knowledge by participating in one of the listed programmes. Scholarships will constitute a 50% contribution to programme fees. A separate application process will be required. Click here for a copy of this form.

Enquiries

Dr Lorna Shaughnessy 
Department of Spanish
Tel: 091 492229
Email: lorna.shaughnessynuigalway.ie
Web: www.nuigalway.ie/adulteducation

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