Spanish for Teachers - Post Primary
The Higher Diploma in Spanish for Teaching (Post-Primary) is a part-time programme taken over 24 months.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time.
Entry Requirements
Language Competency Requirements
Participants require an A2 level of Spanish according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Certification as proof of language level is required. We accept certificates from Universities, Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas, and internationally recognised accreditation like the DELE and SIELE certificates (see https://dublin.cervantes.es/en/default.shtm for more information). The certificates must state that the applicant has acquired the language level (of A2 or higher); proof of attendance on a course at that level is not sufficient.
Please note, we can only accept A2 certification that has been acquired within two years of the application deadline. Certification for B1 level speakers or higher may have been acquired prior to this. Candidates presenting B1+ certificates older than 5 years may be invited to meet our team to confirm their language level.
Native speakers of Spanish who have full post-primary registration with the Teaching Council are eligible to apply if they do not already meet the curricular requirements to register as a post-primary Spanish teacher.
Teaching Council Requirements
In line with funding terms and conditions from the HEA, applicants must have full Post-Primary (Route 2) registration with the Teaching Council at the time of application. Teachers with post-primary (VEC ONLY) or post-primary (ETB ONLY) registration are eligible to apply.
Conditional registration for post-primary (route 2), or registration with other routes (i.e. further education, primary) cannot be accepted. Please note, to be eligible to complete this programme, applicants must not meet the Spanish curricular requirements for the Teaching Council with their current qualifications.
Teaching Council requirements are available at https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/assets/uploads/2023/11/teaching-council-registration-curricular-subject-requirements-post-january-2023-1.pdf
Further information
Start Date 9 September 2024
Closing Date Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Course Outline
The Higher Diploma in Spanish for Teaching (Post-Primary) is a part-time programme taken over 24 months. It aims to equip registered post-primary teachers with the skills to teach the curricular subject of Spanish at the post-primary level in Ireland after completing 65 credits over 24 months.
This innovative two-year Higher Diploma takes participants from A2 Spanish language level competence to the required B2.2 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It ensures that participants complete all curricular subject requirements for the Teaching Council including language, literature, and study abroad, and integrates collaborative and flexible learning models along with a commitment to deep reflective practice.
Students take 65 credits over two years as follows:
Module Title Credits
Year 1 (30 credits)
HS5010 Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B1 (CEFR) 15
HS5011 Landmarks in Spanish and Latin American Literature 5
HS5021 Understanding Latin America: Texts and Contexts 5
HS5013 Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation B1 (CEFR) [or] 5
HS5014 Spanish Translation Project (for students who do not need to complete the study abroad requirement) 5
Year 2 (35 credits)
HS5015 Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B2 (CEFR) 10
HS5017 Cultural Responses to Global Challenges in the Spanish-Speaking World 10
HS5018 Digital Tools and Content Creation for Spanish Language and Culture 5
HS5020 Iberian Identities: Texts and Contexts 5
HS5019 Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation: B2 (CEFR) [or] 5
HS5023 Applied Project in Spanish and Latin American Studies 5
Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Spanish for Teaching (Post-Primary) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, you should be able to:
Demonstrate competence in the Spanish language equivalent to a degree/B2.2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) in all four modes (as per Teaching Council requirements);
Analyse a range of literature from different Spanish-speaking countries fulfilling the 15-credit Teaching Council requirements;
Compare a range of historical contexts in the Spanish-speaking worlds through literary analysis;
Create, evaluate and critique the suitability of learning materials for specific learning purposes and environments;
Apply a range of digital tools for the effective creation, management, and presentation of classroom activities.
Contact Details For This Course
Dr Aisling O'Donnell
aisling.odonnell@ucc.ie
https://www.ucc.ie/en/splas/
Dr María Mondejar Fuster
maria.mondejarfuster@ucc.ie
https://www.ucc.ie/en/splas/