University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This course covers many verb tenses and elements of grammar and vocabulary to achieve an initial grounding in Spanish. Activities cover written, oral and aural exercises; class materials include video and audio recordings and texts for study drawn from a wide range of sources. European Language Level: A2. Written work and class tests are prescribed on a regular basis. Students need the approval of the course coordinator in order to enrol.
(Language of instruction: Spanish)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Use basic grammar and vocabulary related to the topics below.
  2. Interact orally in Spanish, narrating and describing her/his immediate world and surroundings, daily routine, past events and future expectations.
  3. Answer questions from a native speaker at a basic level with the grammar covered in class.
  4. Follow regular daily conversations about familiar topics in the standard Spanish variety and isolate the main elements of conversations directed to him/her.
  5. Read and analyse short articles, e-mails and simple instructions.
  6. Write short texts at a basic level with the grammar covered in class.
Assessments
  • Written Assessment (30%)
  • Continuous Assessment (50%)
  • Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (20%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Gramatica de uso a1-a2" by L. Aragones
    ISBN: 978-846752107.
  2. "Uso Interactivo del Vocabulario A1-B1" by A. Encinar
    ISBN: 978-847711978.
The above information outlines module SH113: "Beginners Spanish Language II" and is valid from 2017 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.