This language module is intended for students with basic, prior knowledge of the Spanish language, or who have completed SPA001b, and it will continue on the basics of Spanish language and cultures at elementary level initiated in Semester I. The module aims to equip students with elementary-level grammatical structures of the language in all four key language skills: writing, speaking, listening and reading, while exploring further aspects of the culture, customs and society of some Spanish-speaking countries. By the end of this module, there is an expected exit level of A1- according to the CEFR framework.
A Demonstrate comprehension of basic spoken Spanish about familiar topics. B Understand familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases designed to satisfy needs of a concrete type, from a range of different type of texts. C Demonstrate spoken communication skills by providing and/or exchanging personal information at very basic level. D Produce very simple texts in Spanish about familiar topics. E Identify very basic aspects of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
Core teaching takes place through Spanish language and study skills workshops, with an emphasis on interaction among students as well as between students and artificial intelligence (AI), and on the active participation of all learners, both inside and outside the classroom, through blended learning activities. In addition, guided reading and directed study will be carried out so that students can prepare for classes, reinforce content, and develop autonomous learning strategies with the support of AI (for example, through linguistic correction tools which also provide feedback, personalised exercise generation, or conversation assistants). Likewise, online resources will be used alongside AI applications to complement face-to-face sessions and workshops, facilitating access to additional materials and immediate feedback.