Spanish 5: lengua y cultura

Revisa y mejora tu conocimiento sobre la gramática, la lengua y la sociedad actual española y latinoamericana.

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Key course information

Dates
11/01/12 - 21/03/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
11 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £103
Senior fee: £103
Concession: £34

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LS525

Availability
Available
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This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to enable students to further develop their Spanish grammar and accuracy at an advanced level and to broaden their knowledge of Spanish and Latin-American cultures.

What topics will we cover?

Different topics about Spain and Latin-American cultures such as literature, cinema, the media, the environment.
Development of the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), consolidation and further development of Spanish grammar at an advanced level.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

The learning outcomes will be negotiated with the tutor at the beginning of the course.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Stage 5 course. You should have completed Spanish 5: lengua y cultura in term 1 or Spanish 4, DELE intermedio or Spanish A-level recently. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The class will be conducted in Spanish. A wide range of communicative methods and activities such as role-plays, pair/group work, debates and discussions will be used to involve students in an active use of the language. Use of authentic material including media, audio and audio-visual resources.
Some homework and self-study required in order to achieve course aims and objectives.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All materials will be provided by the tutor.
If a course book is recommended please try: Grant and Cutler - http://www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - http://www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7287 1720).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Tutor's feedback
Homework
Student's self assessment.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Spanish 5: lengua y cultura in April. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
11/01/12 to 21/03/12	Wed	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LS525	Started	» Select
18/04/12 to 27/06/12	Wed	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LS535	Available	» Select
21/09/11 to 07/12/11	Wed	18:00 - 19:30	12 weeks	£112	£112	£37	LS515	Finished	» Select