Students who minor in Spanish will not normally spend a year abroad. However, you may have the opportunity of spending an eight-week study placement in Spain, in the second semester of Level 2, which would provide invaluable experience of living and working abroad. The focus here is on high level receptive and productive skills. The language modules involve the examination of written or recorded texts for linguistic analysis, summary and translation. Those who have spent time in Spain will have the opportunity to demonstrate the fluency and level of understanding they have acquired, in presentations, debate and discussion.
Attention is given to refining and polishing oral and written skills.
The programme of study continues to provide you with further insight into Spanish society and culture, and there is a further module on the Spanish cinema, examining the portrayal of modern Spain in film. The opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest exists in the form of a dissertation or project of your own choice. Spanish is taught on the main College Campus with all amenities and learning resources immediately to hand. The learning process involves a wide range of activities both during and outside class time. Your language classes will be conducted mainly in Spanish, and will be supported by video and audio recordings as well as written texts.