| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Language Assignment 1 |
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10%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-3, 6 |
| Language Assignment 2 |
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10%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-3, 6 |
| Online Assessment |
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10%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Structured online tutorial participation |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-3, 6 |
| Oral Interview |
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10%
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| Assessment Notes |
| The oral interview in Week 12 will be conducted on-campus or via Skype or Connect. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 2-4
GA: 1-3, 6 |
| Presentation |
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15%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Narrated PowerPoint Presentation |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-3, 6 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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45%
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| Assessment Notes |
| This written exam is based on the structures, texts and vocabulary covered in the unit. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-3
GA: 1-3, 6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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comprehend extensive Spanish language texts of all registers, including journalism, literature, documentation and formal and informal communications, with only infrequent recourse to dictionaries;
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write, read and speak proficiently in Spanish using and comprehending an extensive variety of vocabulary and appropriate idiomatic expressions and linguistic registers;
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show an advanced grammatical and syntactic awareness and knowledge of Spanish, with emphasis on typical characteristics peculiar to the language; and
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demonstrate a good familiarity with relevant cultural issues in the Hispanic world.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will attend and consolidate their knowledge of Spanish and its Hispanic context of an advanced level. This attribute will be assessed in all assessment tasks.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
In this unit students will learn to communicate effectively in the various registers of Spanish. In class, and via the Discussion Board for off-campus students, learners will also discuss linguistic problems in English, thus furthering their overall communication skills.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Through reading texts from a variety of sources, students will gain a greater understanding of the cultures of Spain and Latin America which will require them to see their own cultures in a global context.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
As a part of this unit, students will use computer programs. The unit will also require students to use email and the Discussion Board.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Learning a language develops skills such as attention to detail and methodical approaches which can be applied to other learning situations.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Learning linguistic structures and acquiring cultural knowledge and then applying these in all aspects of the target language involves problem solving at high levels.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
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| 8 |
Team Work
Learners in this unit will be engaged in group work while using the Discussion Board as part of the regular learning process.
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