Spanish : Grammar In Practice

Teacher(s)

Schwarz Julie;

Language

Spanish

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

On completing the Course Unit Grammar in Practice students should be able to: • Apply the rules for verb phrases, noun phrases, adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions both in/out of context (sentences, texts) • Use correct grammar in context (moods, tenses, sentence analysis) with correct spelling (accentuation and spelling norms). • Compare the different options that are available in a given context (sentence, text) taking into account differences in meaning or use.

Content

• Elementary grammar focusing on the verb phrase, the noun phrase, the adverb, the preposition and the conjunction.
• Practical applied language tasks designed to ensure that on completing the course students have a command of the basic language functions as set out in the ‘European Reference Framework for Languages' (level A - Writing).
Study of Spanish spelling rules.

Teaching methods

• Group correction and tutor's analysis and commentary on exercises completed by students in advance of classes.
• Preparation before (i.e. away from) classes and active participation in class is required.

Evaluation methods

• Written exam comprising a range of question formats.
• MCQs (multiple choice, matching exercises, True-False), possibly eliminatory.
• Messages to complete.
• Grammar translation from A to B.
• Conjugation practice.
• Integrated summative assessment (written exam) at the end of the term in which a topic has been studied.
Q 1 is worth 30% and Q 2 is worth 70%.

Other information

Further documents and information are available from the distance learning platform.

Bibliography

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Faculty or entity

TIMB