Spanish 5: actualidad y debate

Este curso te brinda la oportunidad de mejorar tu conocimiento de español mediante la discusión y el análisis de noticias televisivas y otros medios de comunicación.

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Key course information

Dates
17/04/12 - 03/07/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:30 - 12:00

Fees
Full fee: £94
Senior fee: £57
Concession: £29

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LS532

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 improve their fluency and comprehension through discussions on a wide variety of topics and to expand their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar.

What topics will we cover?

The course will follow news in the Spanish media. There will be debates, role-play and discussions on topics of special interest to the students (cultural, social and political). Practice of appropriate grammatical structures. There will be an equal share of audio-visual and reading materials.

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

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

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

Stage 5 course - Students should either have completed Spanish stage 4 or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. They should also have a good grasp of grammatical structures and be reasonably fluent. 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 course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

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.

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?

Any Spanish 5 course. Please enrol on the next course 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
17/04/12 to 03/07/12	Tue	10:30 - 12:00	12 weeks	£94	£57	£29	LS532	Started	» Select
20/09/11 to 06/12/11	Tue	10:30 - 12:00	12 weeks	£103	£62	£31	LS512	Finished	» Select
10/01/12 to 20/03/12	Tue	10:30 - 12:00	11 weeks	£94	£57	£29	LS522	Finished	» Select