Unit Code:	SPA1BEA
Unit Short Title:	SPANISH BEGINNERS 1A
Credit Points:	15
Unit Description:	Students receive a practical introduction to the Spanish language. They acquire the language largely in simulated real-life situations (a communicative approach to language learning) rather than through translation. Throughout the semester, cultural aspects of the Hispanic world are introduced through language classes.
Class Requirements:	two 1.5-hour practical language classes and one 1-hour lecture per week. For a pass in this subject students must normally attend at least 80% of the language classes
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
oral/aural work - short tests, exercises (1,500-word equivalent)	40
written work - short tests, exercises (1,500-word equivalent)	40
one 1-hour end of semester written test	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Aula 1 Libro del alumno	Corpas, J., Garmendia, A., Soriano, C.	Difusion, Barcelona

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   01-MAR-10   04-JUN-10	Day	BUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Carlos	Uxo	BUNDOORA	Y