Program Overview

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Debatiendo la actualidad del mundo hispano (10 weekly meetings)

Course Description

This course is designed for Advanced Spanish students (B2, C1 and C2) who want to continue practising their conversational and listening skills as well as acquiring new vocabulary, culture and current affairs knowledge in the Spanish-speaking world.

Course Objectives

The course will cover current topics related to the history, society, politics, and contemporary culture of Spain and Latin America. A variety of resources such as presentations, press articles, documentaries, television documentaries and readings will be used to cover these topics.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at advanced students who wish to further their oral and aural skills in Spanish. The course will be taught through the medium of Spanish.

Learning and Teaching

The emphasis of the course is on participation and students are encouraged to actively participate in class through various non-threatening forms of activities designed to stimulate communication.

Coursework and Assessment

• Coursework portfolio and class participation.
• Our assessments are flexible to suit the course and the student.
• The most important element of assessment is that it should enhance your learning.
• Our methods are designed to increase your confidence and we try very hard to devise ways of assessing you that are enjoyable and suitable for adults with busy lives.

Reading Suggestions

Materials will be provided – handouts and resources.

Library and Computing Facilities

As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University's library and computing facilities.

Accessibility

Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty.

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Part-time courses in humanities, languages, business, computing, politics and law, science and environment, and social studies.