Unit information: Language for Science and Technology (Spanish) Level 1 Grade 2 (post GCSE) in 2009/10

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Unit name Language for Science and Technology (Spanish) Level 1 Grade 2 (post GCSE)
Unit code LANG12045
Credit points 20
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Mrs. Ramos-Alvaro
Open unit status Open
Pre-requisites

GCSE Spanish or equivalent. This unit is designed to be completed with the 20 credit-point Spanish Level 1 Grade 2 LANG12025 or Level 1 Grade 3 LANG13025

Co-requisites

Spanish LANG12025 or LANG13025

School/department Centre for Academic Language and Development
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

Developed specifically for first year students from the Science Faculty embarking on the University's Study in Continental Europe programme, this unit aims to provide wider and more subject-specific exposure to the target language prior to the third year spent abroad. Using the European Language Portfolio (ELP), it aims to promote intercultural learning and stimulate learner involvement and reflection as students are required to keep an assessed record of their language learning, progression and development. The unit offers an alternative and more flexible approach to language study as it is based on a mixture of tutorials and autonomous self-directed learning using Blackboard, Wimba, Question Mark and Course Genie. Prompt registration in October 2008 is advised as this unit is popular and places are limited.