LANG10230
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Spanish General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) (LANG10230)
Subject: : Global Languages
College: : VP for Global Engagement
School: : Centre English&Global Language
Level: : 1 (Introductory)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr Maria Ramirez De Arellano
Trimester: : Autumn and Spring (separate)
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
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 the Centre for English and Global Languages modules (formerly Applied Language Centre) see https://www.ucd.ie/cegl/programmes/glm/
About this Module
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What will I learn?
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\
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 46 |
| Small Group | 24 |
| --- | --- |
| Total | 100 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group learning with interactive, task-based activities
Am I eligible to take this module?
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\
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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\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): Reading and writing exam, to be scheduled ahead of the main End-of-Trimester Exams - date and time to be confirmed | End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 | No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance and participation mark, based on attendance, assignments and participation in the module | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 | No |
| Practical Skills Assessment: Midterm exam - short listening, reading and writing test, usually in Week 6 | Week 6 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 | No |
| Practical Skills Assessment: Listening exam, usually in Week 11 | Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 | No |
| Practical Skills Assessment: Oral exam, usually in Week 12 | Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment\ • Feedback individually to students, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback is provided individually to students on the midterm exam in Week 7-8. Students can seek feedback on end of semester components, post-assessment.
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 4 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Mon 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 4 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 5 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 5 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 7 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 12 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Small Group | Offering 14 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 17:00 - 18:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 9 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 10 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 11 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 16:00 - 17:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 13 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Small Group | Offering 14 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 14:00 - 15:50 |