| Course Name |
Spanish for General Purposes 1 |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
LANG10230 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Autumn and Spring (separate) |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
| Duration |
Autumn Trimester - September to December
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group 24
Specified Learning Activities 30
Autonomous Student Learning 46
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group learning with interactive, task-based activities |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Expand+Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:
No prior knowledge
Learning Exclusions:
Students with Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, or any prior knowledge in this language are not eligible for this module
Mod...
Hide-Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:
No prior knowledge
Learning Exclusions:
Students with Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, or any prior knowledge in this language are not eligible for this module
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
SPAN10010 - Spanish Language I a, SPAN10020 - Span Language I a (Beginners), SPAN10050 - Spanish Language I b, SPAN10060 - Span Language I b (Beginners), SPAN10090 - Comunicacion Oral, SPAN10140 - Intensive ab initio Spanish Ia, SPAN10150 - Intensive ab initio Spanish Ib, SPAN20060 - Spanish Language II b, SPAN20080 - Spanish Language II a, SPAN20100 - Commercial Spanish for B.Comm, SPAN20230 - Spanish ex ab-initio IIa, SPAN30010 - Spanish Language III a, SPAN30020 - Spanish Language III b
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| Comment |
Please note that the Applied Language Centre’s modules can only be taken for credit (i.e. with assessment) and not for audit. |
| Course Content |
Expand+LANG10230 Spanish General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1)
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module is for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish and offers an introduction to Spanish language and culture. The aim is to enable students to develop co...
Hide-LANG10230 Spanish General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1)
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module is for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish and offers an introduction to Spanish language and culture. The aim is to enable students to develop competence in a range of everyday tasks in Spanish The module will focus on oral communication and on acquiring essential listening and speaking abilities. Students will also develop and practice basic reading and writing techniques. The stimulus material (oral, aural and written) will provide an introduction to Spanish grammar and syntax and will contribute to giving the students an insight into aspects of Spanish life and culture. This module will be delivered via small group teaching with classes having a maximum of 18 students. Students will also have access to extra resources and materials via the Virtual Learning Environment, Brightspace.
For more information about Applied Language Centre modules see https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/glm/
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to
• introduce and describe themselves in Spanish (spoken production)
• ask and answer questions on familiar topics (spoken interaction)
• understand basic messages and announcements (listening)
• read and understand simple informational texts (reading)
• write simple notes, messages and personal letters (writing)
• demonstrate awareness of aspects of Spanish life and culture
Students who achieve at least a B grade at the end of this module are deemed to have reached Level A1.1 of the Common European Framework.
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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