Spanish 3 upper: Escultura española en Londres del Pórtico de Santiago de Compostela a Julio González

What is the course about?

The course aims to enable students to reinforce and consolidate their ability to communicate in Spanish through the specific topic of Art, by analysing and discussing sculptures that can see in London museums.

What will we cover?

This term, we will focus on 3 sculptures representing Roman, Baroque and contempary art. We will travel through 12th century Spain, we will study the religious traditions of the 17th century and the avant-garde movements of the first decades of the 20th century.

We will end our course with a visit to the V&A Museum on the last session to see, for real, some of the pieces studied in class.

Grammar points reviewed: conditional structures and indirect speech.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- recognise and analyse 3 different types of sculptures including examples in London art collections.
- use new, more advanced vocabulary to debate and exchange ideas about the art in Spanish
- have a better understanding and appreciation of different artistic works while demonstrating an increased ability to express yourself orally in Spanish.
- use more complex linguistic structures, such as the conditional, and indirect speech.

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

Ideal if you have an intermediate level of Spanish, are doing 'Spanish 3 upper' or have an equivalent level (B1.B2 level).

For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.

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

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.

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

The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.

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

Other level 3 upper courses in the summer and/or in September. If you are unsure which course to choose, please contact us at languages@citylit.ac.uk for more information.