Spanish A-level

A demanding course preparing you for the A-level exam in one year.

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Key course information

Dates
20/09/11 - 12/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
33 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £564
Senior fee: £564

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LSY41*

Availability
This date is full

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

To prepare students to sit the GCE Advanced level examination (Edexcel) in June. The aim of this course is to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and to enable students to use the language for practical communication at an advanced level.

What topics will we cover?

A wide variety of themes and contemporary issues in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries will be used as a basis for general language work. The exam consists of reading, listening and writing papers (including essays), and an oral examination.

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

- communicate with greater confidence in Spanish
- write more accurately in Spanish
- compare/contrast aspects of contemporary Spain and Spanish speaking-contries
- demonstrate an extended knowledge of the grammatical structure of Spanish
- sit the A-level examination with confidence.

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

Stage 4 course: A level - Students should have a good upper intermediate level of Spanish. They should be reasonably fluent (not rusty) and have a solid grasp of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Interviews start from July. Please check the website for details and book early as places are limited. 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?

Textbook: Edexcel Spanish for A-Level (Hodder Education)
Grammar book: Uso de la gramática española - Intermedio by Francisca Castro (Edelsa)
A good bilingual dictionary is essential (Oxford or Collins)
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?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. Interviews start from July. Please check the website for details and book early as places are limited.
Please note: Term 1: 20/09/11 - 06/12/11 (12 weeks). Term 2: 10/01/12 - 20/03/12 (11 weeks). Term 3: 17/04/12 - 12/06/12 (8 weeks).

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
Mock examinations with use of past papers.

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 in September.

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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