First Year
Information for Incoming First Year Students 24/25
Precise details of teaching delivery will be posted on Canvas for each module and all students should check this information following registration. Please contact module co-ordinators in the first instance for any module-related queries. All other queries can be directed to splas@ucc.ie.
- Spanish Beginners (HS1101), please contact Siobhán Nally: s.nally@ucc.ie.
- Spanish Non-Beginners (HS1102 & HS1030), please contact Raquel Odeh Santana: rodehsantana@ucc.ie
- For registration or general queries, please contact Leslie Condon: leslie.condon@ucc.ie
The below information is relevant to students of the following programmes:
- BA Arts (CK101)
- BA Arts (International) (CK108)
- BA World Languages (CK110)
- BSc International Business with Languages (CK215)
For Beginners*:
The introductory meeting for first year beginners will take place on Monday 16th September at 15:00 in BHSC G.04
15 credits as follows:
HS1101 First Year Spanish Language for Beginners (15 credits)
Co-ordinators: Siobhán Nally (Semester 1) & Dr Seána Ryan (Semester 2)
Office: ORB 1.52
Email: s.nally@ucc.ie & seana.ryan@ucc.ie
Core hours:
| Monday |
15:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday |
12:00 – 13:00 |
| Thursday |
10:00 – 11:00 |
| Friday (S1 only) |
14:00 - 15:00 |
This module comprises a language component, a Learning Journal & a Cultural Project. HS1101 is for beginners and works at levels A1 & A2 of the European Framework for Languages. Language content includes the study of Spanish grammar and the practice of communicative, oral and aural skills. The Cultural Project introduces aspects of Hispanic Culture, and the Learning Journal allows students to reflect on the language learning process.
*Students wishing to take Beginners' Spanish must have obtained a minimum Grade H4 in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in another modern continental language or Irish, Latin or Greek OR evidence of competence equivalent to a minimum Grade H4 in a foreign language other than Spanish. Students who have studied Spanish at second level and obtained a Grade below H4 can also join the Beginners’ Spanish course.
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For Non-Beginners*:
The introductory meeting for first year non-beginners will take place on Monday 16th September at 15:00 in WW5.
15 credits as follows:
HS1102 First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10 credits)
Co-ordinator: Raquel Odeh Santana
Email: rodehsantana@ucc.ie
| Wednesday |
12:00 – 13:00 |
| Thursday |
10:00 – 11:00 |
This module will cover grammar and vocabulary in addition to regular reading, writing, listening and speaking practice, in order to consolidate and advance students' Spanish skills to a B1+ level (CEFR).
HS1030 Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies (5 credits)
Co-ordinator: Dr Helena Buffery
Office: ORB 1.53
Email: h.buffery@ucc.ie
| Monday |
15:00 – 17:00 |
*Students wishing to take Non-Beginners' Spanish must have obtained a minimum Grade H4 in Spanish in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent).
Last updated: 22/08/2024