DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH
Final Year
Handbook Course Outlines
2015-2016
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Department of Spanish in the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
(SMLLC) at NUI Maynooth. The Department of Spanish was established in 1999. It offers teaching by
experts in the study of languages, literatures, cultures and linguistics, both at undergraduate and
graduate levels. We hope that you enjoy your studies with us and that you find your time here both
productive and stimulating.
This handbook provides information about the Department and explains certain regulations and
arrangements that affect you. The Handbook should be used in conjunction with the University
Calendar http://www.MU.ie/calendar/, Moodle and the SMLLC and Departmental websites and noticeboards, which should also be consulted regularly.
Some Important Details
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It is possible to commence the study of Spanish at MU. The language is offered at both ab initio and
Non-Beginner (post-Leaving Certificate, or equivalent) levels in First Year. After First Year all
students follow a common sequence.
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All students are urged to spend at least a year in a Spanish-speaking country. Students opting for the
BA (three years) must spend a minimum of three months in a Spanish-speaking country. Students
opting for the BA International (four years) will spend the third year of their BA studying in a
foreign university under the European Union’s Erasmus Exchange Programme, under an exchange
programme with universities in Latin America, or as a Teaching Assistant in Spain.
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Portuguese (in conjunction with the Instituto Camões) and Catalan (in conjunction with the Ramon
Llull Institute) are offered as options in the second and final year.
Location of the Department
The Department of Spanish and the SMLLC are located in the main Arts Building. The Spanish Office
is Room 35.
DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE: http://spanish.MU.ie/
SMLLC WEBSITE: tbc
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DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH STAFF
Ms Crea Lambert
Executive Assistant
Office No. 35 Arts Building
Tel.: 01 708 4724
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 09:30 am-1pm/2pm-4pm
ACADEMIC STAFF:
Dr Catherine Leen
Dr David Barnwell
BA (Dublin), MA (Liverpool), PhD (Dublin)
BA (Dublin), MEd, MA (Pittsburgh), PhD (Pittsburgh)
Head of Spanish, Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Examinations Officer,
Office No. 17, Arts Annex Building
Postgraduate Coordinator
Tel.: 01 708 6330
Office No. 33, Arts Building
email: [email protected]
Tel.: 01 708 6214
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Dr Mercedes Carbayo-Abengozar
Dr David Conlon
PhD (Durham)
BA (NUIG), MA (NUIG), PhD (NUIG)
Lecturer
Lecturer
Office No. Arts Building
Office No. 33a Arts Building
Tel.: 01 708 7120
Tel.: 01 708 6116
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Dr Marta Giralt
BA (Bacelona), MA (Barcelona), PhD (Barcelona)
Lecturer
Office No. 50 Arts Building
Tel.: 01 7086116
email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
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TEACHING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS :
Ms Antonia Flores
Ms Sonia Nuñez Cortés
BA, MA (UCD)
BA (Tarragona), HDip ELE (Barcelona).
Department of French Tutors’ Room,
Department of Spanish Tutors’ Room,
Office No. 63 Arts Building
Office No. 62 Arts Building.
Tel.: 01 708 3081
Tel.: 01 708 6340
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Consultation Hours: On leave for 2015/2016
TUTORS:
Ms Mirna Vohnsen
Ms Belen Rabadan Vega,
BA(Denmark),MA(Denmark)Postgrad
MA (UCD)
Cert(Murcia)
Department of Spanish Tutors’ Room,
Department of Spanish Tutors’ Room,
Office No. 62 Arts Building.
Office No. 62 Arts Building.
Tel.: 01 708 6340
Tel.: 01 708 6340
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Ms Anna Laribal Abante
Ms Irene Dennehy
Department of Spanish Tutors’ Room,
Portuguese Teacher
Office No. 62 Arts Building.
Department of Spanish Tutors’ Room,
Tel.: 01 708 6340
Office No. 62 Arts Building, Wednesdays only
email: [email protected]
Tel.: 01 708 6340
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
email: Irene.Dennehy
Consultation Hours: See office door for details.
Co-ordinators
Head of Spanish/Exams Officer/
Final Year Co-ordinator:
First Year Co-ordinator:
Second Year Co-ordinator:
Postgraduate Co-ordinator:
International Co-ordinator:
Dr Catherine Leen
Dr David Barnwell
Dr Marta Giralt
Dr David Conlon
Dr Catherine Leen
Dr Mercedes Carbayo-Abengozar
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3. COMMUNICATIONS
The Departmental Office: This is the hub of the Department of Spanish. If you need information about
something but don’t know where to go, ask here.
You can submit your essays and assignments and collect essays assignments in this office (unless tutor
has specified the use of the Turnitin system).
Notice Boards: These are located in the area around the Departmental Office.
Check notice boards regularly for information about deadlines, courses and events.
Electronic notice boards also available on the Departmental website. Students should check all
Noticeboards on a regular basis.
http://spanish.MU.ie/noticeboards/index.shtml
Essay/Assignment Box: This is located underneath the 1st & 2nd year noticeboard.
You can submit your stapled essay/assignment (no plastic covers) here, unless your tutor has specified
the use of the Turnitin system. Essays and assignments must be submitted by the date and time
indicated by your lecturer. Late submissions will be penalised.
Staff Consultation Hours: All members of staff are available for consultation at specified hours as
advertised on the doors of their offices. They are available at other times by appointment.
Email Account: All students are assigned an NUI Maynooth email account. Students should check this
regularly as the Department and other University offices use email to communicate with students.
PLEASE NOTE: The MU and Spanish Web pages, as well as the handbooks for each year, contain a
great deal of information that will provide the answers to many of your queries so please ensure to
familiarise yourself with them. When you email a member of staff, provide your student number, your
full name as registered, and a brief summary of the issue. If the issue involves a module, provide the
correct module code and title. Please note that while we will respond as soon as possible, members of
staff deal with many queries and may not be able to respond immediately or outside of business hours.
Student Representative System: In the first week of term, each year elects representatives from the
student body (one from each core language class) to liaise with staff. The student representatives should
arrange to meet regularly with the relevant co-ordinator.
Student Enquiry Form: Students may complete a Student Enquiry Form for specific queries and
submit it to the Departmental Office (See Appendix).
Medical Certificate Form: Students should complete this form along with their medical certificates
and submit it to the Departmental Office (See Appendix).
Module Evaluations: At the end of every module, students will be asked to complete an evaluative
questionnaire. These questionnaires provide useful feedback for the Department to assess the delivery
and functioning of modules and to help us to continue to improve the quality of our programmes.
Departmental Website: http://spanish.MU.ie/
Departmental electronic notice-board: http://spanish.MU.ie/noticeboards/index.shtml
Computer Services:
Location of Computer Laboratories:
Public Access Computer Rooms (North Campus)
Arts Facility
Rye Hall
Callan Foyer
Internet Pod
Public Access Computer Rooms (South Campus)
Long Corridor
For details on this service please refer to the Computer Centre website.
http://computercentre.MU.ie/students/pacrs.shtml
Language Centre and SALL Room
Director of Language Centre: Ms Anne Gallagher
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Senior Executive Assistant: Ms Claire Albrecht
Technician: Mr Éamann Ó hÉigeartaigh
The Language Centre SALL Room, located within the Language Centre, contains reference books,
magazines, videos, CDs and tapes of interest to students of Spanish. Students will be directed to the
SALL room for the self access learning programme.
Library
The Subject Librarian for Spanish is Ms Regina Richardson
Email: [email protected]
Telephone : 708 3897
Contact Hours: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m Mon – Fri
See Subject Help pages on Library Website: http://library.MU.ie/subject-help/spanish
Locating Spanish, Latin American and Chicano works in the library:
Spanish and Latin American Literature: 860 +
Chicano Literature: 810+
Cinema: 791
Society and Politics: 320 +
History: 900 +
Art: 759
Linguistics: 400+
Translation Studies: 418
Some texts and articles are held in the short-term loan collection.
Reference books, dictionaries and grammar books are located at: 460 +
The library also contains several journals of Hispanic interest.
The Russell Library in St Patrick’s College holds the papers of the Irish Colleges at Alcalá de Henares
and Salamanca. Access to the Russell Library is by appointment only.
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4. Semester Dates 2015-2016
FIRST SEMESTER
Monday 7 September to Friday 18 September 2015
First-Year Remote Registration/Orientation
Monday 21 September 2015
Lectures commence
Friday 9 October 2015
Friday 16 October 2015
Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2015
Change of module deadline
Change of subject deadline for First Year Students
Study Week
Friday 18 December 2015
Conclusion of First Semester Lectures
Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January 2016
Christmas Vacation
Friday 9-23 January 2016
Examination period FULL YEAR STUDENTS
ONLY: First semester student complete all
examinations/assessments by the 18th of
December
SECOND SEMESTER
Monday 1 February 2016
Lectures resume
Monday 14 March to Friday 18 March 2016
Study Week
Monday 14 March 2016-Friday 18 March 2016
Easter Vacation
Monday 13 April 2016
Lectures resume
Friday 6 May 2016
Conclusion of Second Semester
Monday 9 May to Friday 13 May 2016
Study Period
Not before Friday 13 May-28 May 2016
Examination period commences
For a full list of important dates see http://registrar.MU.ie/ImportantDates.shtml
http://registrar.MU.ie/ImportantDates.shtml
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5. Modules and Assessment:
Each module is assigned a number of credits and you must fulfil the credit requirement in order to pass
the year.
Modules
Compulsory Module: A compulsory module in a programme is one which is obligatory for all students
taking that programme.
Optional Module: An optional module in a programme is one which may be chosen from a number of
available modules but which is not compulsory.
Required Module: A required module is a compulsory module in a programme which must be passed
without compensation (i.e. a mark of 40% achieved) in order to progress in that programme.
Further information about modules is available in the NUI Maynooth website,
http://www.MU.ie/courses
All students must register their module choice at Student Registration.
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A limited number of places are available in restricted modules for international students.
Students can register for these with the International Coordinator, Dr Richard O’Rawe.
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Students can change their First Semester Selections in the first three weeks of Semester 1 and in
the first two weeks of Semester 2 for all Second Semester Selections. The Student Records
Office must be informed of all changes. The records office may charge a fee for changing
modules.
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Please note that students are responsible for ensuring that they are registered for the
correct modules.
Assessment
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Assessment of modules is by exam and/or continuous assessment. Details are given in the course
outline.
Continuous Assessment is worth 25% of the marks for the language modules unless otherwise
stated. The student is advised to carefully read the module descriptors in all cases and consult with
the lecturer responsible for the module, any further questions can be directed to the Head of
Spanish.
Students must pass required language modules in order to proceed to the next year of study.
Procedures for the discussion, checking and appeal of examination results can be found in the
appendices at the end of this document.
All students are personally responsible for finding out what assignments they are required to
complete and the deadlines for submission.
Submission of Essays and Assignments
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All essays and assignments must be word processed.
Check notice boards, Moodle and the Departmental Website for details of essay and assignment
titles and submission dates.
Essays are a compulsory part of the course and form an important element of continuous
assessment.
Students may write their essays in English or Spanish.
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Students must sign the cover-sheet (See Appendix) and attach it to the front of their essay. You
can photocopy the cover-sheet in the Appendix or download one from the Department of Spanish
website.
The essay, with signed coversheet, will be date-stamped on submission.
When specified by a tutor, students must submit assignments and essays via the Turnitin system
(located on the Module homepage on Moodle).
When allowed by a tutor, essays can be posted in the box in the Spanish Department and sent
electronically to [email protected] by the date and time indicated by your lecturer.
It is recommended that students book a computer in advance in the Public Access Computer
Rooms (PACR) located throughout the campus in order to avoid missing deadlines.
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Penalties for Submission of Late Assignments and Essays:
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Late language coursework will not be accepted, except in the case of certified illness, in which
case the lecturer or tutor may allow the student to submit alternative work for credit.
Essay extensions (without penalty) may be granted in advance of the submission date by
individual lecturers if the student has a medical certificate from a doctor.
Essays submitted after the deadline (where there is no certified reason) will be penalised as
follows:
o Five percentage points will be deducted from the original mark awarded for every week
(or part of a week) that the essay is late. Essays submitted more than a month after the
submission date will not be accepted and the essay will be awarded NG.
In exceptional circumstances, exceptions may be made to these rules. A student may contact the
lecturer concerned in advance of the submission date to explain what these circumstances are,
and the lecturer, in consultation with the Head of Spanish, may award an extension.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism will be taken very seriously by both the department and the university. Students are advised
to read the following definition of plagiarism:
1. The wrongful appropriation or purloining, and publication as one’s own, of the ideas, or the
expression of the ideas (literary, artistic, musical, mechanical, etc.) of another.
2. A purloined idea, design, passage or work. (OED)
The university plagiarism policy can be found in the appendices at the end of this document.
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Marking Scheme
Letter
Grade
Descriptive Heading
Midpoint
Class
Spanish
Equivalent
A++
Answer which could not be bettered
100
I
10
A+
Exceptional answer displaying unexpected insight
90
I
10
A
80
I
9.5
70
I
9
68
II-1
8.5
65
II-1
8.5
60
II-1
8
58
II-2
7.5
55
II-2
7
50
II-2
6.5
D+
Undoubtedly first class, flawless answer,
demonstrating originality.
Almost flawless answer demonstrating some
originality
Extremely high competence, perhaps displaying
limited originality or technical flaws or minor
errors.
Fundamentally correct and demonstrating overall
competence.
Competent performance, substantially correct
answer but possibly containing minor flaws
omissions.
Awarded on the basis of the answer being
somewhat better than a C but bellow a B-.
Basically correct, answer with minor errors or one
major error/omission.
Awarded on the basis of the answer being
somewhat bellow a C but Better than a D+.
No more than adequate answer.
48
III
6
D
Adequate answer with serious errors or omissions.
45
P
5.5
D-
Lowest passing grade, barely deserving to pass
40
P
5
E+
The answer is inadequate and does not deserve to
pass.
The answer fails to address the question properly
but displays some knowledge of the material.
Fails to address the question.
38
F
4
35
F
3
30
F
2.5
Little relevant or correct material but some
evidence of engagement with question.
Very little relevant or correct material.
Totally irrelevant answer.
20
F
2
10
0
F
F
1
0
AB+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
E
EF+
F
F-
The Mark Bands are as follows:
1st Class Honours
2nd Class Honours Grade I
2nd Class Honours Grade II
3rd Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%
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Attendance
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Students are required to attend all lectures, seminars, tutorials and language laboratory classes.
Students are required to sign in to lectures and tutorials. Attendance records are kept by the
Department.
Students should explain their absences to the Department.
If a student is absent for longer than five days due to illness, then an original medical certificate
signed by a doctor should be given to the Department. A medical certificate form for submitting
medical certificates is available from the Departmental office.
If a student misses a class test then an original medical certificate signed by a doctor should be
given to the Department. A medical certificate form for submitting medical certificates is available
from the Departmental office.
The Department can refuse to allow a student to sit the end of year exams if that student has not
satisfied the Department’s requirements.
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain notes, assignments, etc.
Please note that the Executive Assistant does not keep copies of class notes.
Lectures, Language Classes and Tutorials
Lectures
• Attendance at lectures is compulsory.
• Lectures provide the basic structure and information for the literary or cultural studies course and
explore the key themes.
• Students are required to use their reading lists to supplement the information received during
lectures.
• It is advisable to take note of the key points in a lecture as lecture material (powepoint presentations,
etc.) will not always be available outside of class. It is not necessary to write down everything the
lecturer says.
Language Classes
• Attendance is compulsory.
• The aim of these classes is to develop a set of language skills to enable students to communicate to a
high level in Spanish, and to enable students to engage in literary and cultural studies and carry out
research through the medium of Spanish.
• Students will be assigned coursework regularly. It must be completed on time and submitted to the
lecturer or tutor concerned.
• Students are required to participate fully in the language classes, which will involve individual,
group, oral, written, grammatical and comprehension work.
• Students are also required to register for and attend Language Centre classes, which focus on the
development of oral and aural language skills.
Etiquette:
• Students should arrive at the lecture theatre or classroom on time.
• Mobile phones must be switched off at all times during lectures, tutorials and classes.
• Food and drink should not be brought into lectures, tutorials or classes.
• Talking during lectures, tutorials or classes unfairly distracts other students and the lecturer and is
not acceptable unless you have been invited to talk by the lecturer.
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7. Health & Safety
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The commitment and co-operation of all staff and students of the University is essential if safety,
health and welfare are to be ensured.
When entering a lecture theatre or classroom, students should note the nearest exit in case of
emergency.
In the interest of safety students are asked not to obstruct passageways with bags/books etc. in class
rooms and lecture theatres.
Please consult the Health and Safety web page for further information regarding fire assembly
points, first aid etc. http://www.MU.ie/service/safety
8. Equality Statement
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MU is committed to equality in higher education, both within the University and within the
higher education system as a whole in Ireland. It recognises that the obstacles to equality are
complex and can include deep-rooted structural biases as well as formal barriers. It seeks to
develop and implement policies and procedures which promote equality and which avoid unfair
discrimination on grounds of age, disability, membership of the Traveller community, marital
status, family status, gender, religion, social class, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality or
ethnic or national origins.
The University regards equality as an essential component of quality assurance which is aimed
at improving the quality of education and related services, while at the same time ensuring the
maintenance of proper academic standards.
http://humanresources.MU.ie/documents/Statementofpolicyonequality.pdf
9. Counselling Services
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The Student Counselling Service is a confidential professional counselling service provided on
campus to the students of NUI Maynooth. http://studentservices.MU.ie/counselling
10. Maynooth Access Programme (MAP)
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The Maynooth Access Programme encourages underrepresented groups to enter third level and
provides these groups with support through their time at Maynooth. These groups include underrepresented school leavers, mature students, students with disabilities, travellers and refugees.
http://access.MU.ie/about-map
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MODULES AVAILABLE TO ALL FINAL YEAR SPANISH
STUDENTS
Required module A required module is a compulsory module which must be passed without
compensation (i.e. a mark of 40% achieved)
International module An international module is a module available to international students
as well
Credits: 30 Not compulsory:
SPANISH - SPAH300
Module
TRANSLATION I
ADVANCED SPANISH 1
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 3
CATALAN LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 3
LATINO WRITING:CHICANO
CULTURE & LITERATURE
LATIN AMERICAN
LITERATURE AND CULTURE
TRANSLATION II
ADVANCED SPANISH 2
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 4
CATALAN LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 4
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
AN ANALYSIS OF THE
STRUCTURE OF SPANISH
Code
Credits
Semester
SPA303A
SPA331
POR201
5
5
5
1
1
1
SPA241
5
1
SPA312A
5
1
SPA333
5
1
SPA304A
SPA332
POR202
5
5
5
2
2
2
SPA242
5
2
SPA321A
SPA335
5
5
2
2
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Credits: 20 Not compulsory:
SPANISH - SPAM300
Module
TRANSLATION I
ADVANCED SPANISH 1
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 3
CATALAN LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 3
LATINO WRITING:CHICANO
CULTURE & LITERATURE
LATIN AMERICAN
LITERATURE AND CULTURE
TRANSLATION II
ADVANCED SPANISH 2
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 4
CATALAN LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 4
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
AN ANALYSIS OF THE
STRUCTURE OF SPANISH
Code
Credits
Semester
SPA303A
SPA331
POR201
5
5
5
1
1
1
SPA241
5
1
SPA312A
5
1
SPA333
5
1
SPA304A
SPA332
POR202
5
5
5
2
2
2
SPA242
5
2
SPA321A
SPA335
5
5
2
2
SPANISH - SPA400E
Compulsor
Credits: 30 Not compulsory
Due to credit values you must select either ES310 or ES320 if you have not previously selected them.
Module
TRANSLATION I
ADVANCED SPANISH 1
ECONOMICS & CULTURE
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 3
CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE
3
LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE
AND CULTURE
TRANSLATION II
ADVANCED SPANISH 2
CONSTRUCTING & CONTESTING
EUROPEAN IDENTITIES
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE &
CULTURE 4
CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE
4
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
AN ANALYSIS OF THE STRUCTURE
OF SPANISH
Code
SPA303A
SPA331
ES310
POR201
Credits
5
5
2.5
5
Semester
1
1
1
1
SPA241
5
1
SPA333
5
1
5
5
2.5
2
2
2
POR202
5
2
SPA242
5
2
SPA321A
SPA335
5
5
2
2
SPA304A
SPA332
ES320
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MODULE DESCRIPTORS:
TRANSLATION I
Module code: SPA303A
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Coordinator: Dr Catherine Leen/Dr David Barnwell
Overview
A course in translation (SPA303 A: Spanish - English or SPA303 B: English - Spanish),
focusing on basic theory and practical work.
Teaching & Learning methods:
Two lecture hours per week.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
• demonstrate familiarity with basic methodological approaches to the study
• of translation
• identify and explain different types of lexical non-equivalence
• identify and apply relevant problem-solving techniques
• analyse the register used in a source text
• explain grammatical and cultural transpositions
• apply relevant linguistic concepts and translation methodologies to specific
• texts
• organize and structure information in a coherent and meaningful manner;
• demonstrate ability to work as part of a team 9. show increased linguistic
• and intercultural competence
Assessment:
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Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous Assessment : classwork, homework, 2 assessments
Other detail(s): no
Assessment type
Weightin
Continuous Assessment
University scheduled written examination
Other
50%
50%
0%
Total
100%
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Pass standard: 40%
Required module
Penalties: Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied. For details see the Department
of Spanish Student Handbook
Repeat Options:
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University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
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ADVANCED SPANISH 1
Module code: SPA 331
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Coordinator: Dr Mercedes Carbayo-Abengozar
Overview:
Comprehension and analysis combined with composition and study of grammar.
Teaching & Learning methods: 2 contact hours per week language class + language
lab, conversation tutorial
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Reproduce verbs and other linguistic elements correctly; relate grammatical rules to a
given context; write extended passages of advanced complexity [in line with CEFR B2C1].
Compose essays on a range of subjects; construct communicative and creative texts
based on work done in class; summarise the meaning of texts in a variety of literary and
non-literary styles; analyse texts in a variety of literary and non-literary styles; write and
deliver presentations.
Construct sentences and passages based on linguistic expressions encountered in
class; complete exercises using various aspects of language; employ vocabulary suited
to a particular topic, register or area of language use; use relevant linguistic concepts.
Identify linguistic elements of a given structure; identify how grammatical rules apply in
a given structure; apply grammatical rules to written and spoken expression; determine
how linguistic rules aid communication; detect patterns in linguistic usage; recognise
grammatical rules in use.
Organise information in a coherent and meaningful manner; present information in a
coherent and meaningful manner; apply relevant linguistic concepts to phrases,
sentences and longer texts; demonstrate the linguistic meaning and usage of
expressions; write creatively and analytically at an advanced level of linguistic
complexity; communicate at an advanced level of linguistic complexity.
Produce a range of texts based on work covered in class; summarise the content of
texts; analyse various aspects of texts; prepare a variety of compositions; deliver
presentations on a particular topic; discuss texts, events and ideas in a competent and
convincing manner.
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Rearrange elements of phrases in a syntactically and grammatically correct manner; complete
sentences accurately using the required linguistic skill; recognise and use
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expressions encountered in class; demonstrate the linguistic meaning and usage of
expressions; manipulate phrases, sentences and passages in the application of
grammatical rules.
LO8: Demonstrate advanced linguistic competence; communicate ideas, opinions and
feelings of advanced complexity; transmit relevant information in a meaningful and
coherent manner; appraise data, events and opinions; show intercultural awareness.
LO9: Complete continuous assessment and class assignments correctly; answer exam
questions with relevant, coherent and meaningful information.
Assessment:
•
•
•
Pass standard: 40%
Required module
Penalties: Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
•
University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
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PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE 3
Module code: POR201
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Coordinator: TBC
Overview:
This module is intended to provide students with a more detailed knowledge of Portuguese
vocabulary and grammatical structures. It focuses on the structures that allow for clear
expression of thoughts and opinions and on the structures necessary for the narration of
events, descriptions and predictions. The use of newspaper articles and simple literary texts
in Portuguese aims at presenting students with authentic and varied texts.
Teaching & Learning methods:
•
3 contact hours per week (2 language classes + 1 conversation/language laboratory
class)
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
express opinions on abstract/ cultural matters in a limited way;
offer advice within a known area;
understand instructions or public announcements;
understand the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area;
write letters and make notes on familiar or predictable matters;
write elaborate texts related to personal information.
By successfully completing this module students should be on a high CEF A2 level or
already on CEF B1 level. (Check: http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Linguistic/CADRE_EN.asp)
Assessment:
•
Continuous Assessment: 80% Other 20%
•
Pass standard: 40%
Repeat Options:
Repeat assignment set by the Department.
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CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE 3
Module code: SPA241
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Coordinator: Ms Anna Laribal
Overview:
An intermediate course in Catalan language and culture.
Teaching & Learning methods:
•
2 contact hours per week plus one hour in the Language Laboratory
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Understand the most usual sentences and expressions in relation to the communicative
basic needs
Express him or herself in basic communication situations, as well as express his or her
opinion in relation to a wide range of topics
Describe, in a simple way, experiences, and aspects of his/ her cultural background
and of the close environment, in relation to his/her immediate needs.
Understand and use linguistic structures and idiomatic expressions typical among
Catalan native speakers.
Describe experiences of the past as well as future plans using a wide range of tenses
and grammatical structures
Read and understand basic texts in Catalan on a wide variety of topics, from
newspaper articles to basic Catalan narrative
Show a general knowledge of Catalan myths and oral traditions from all times
Display a general comprehension of Catalan modern art
Assessment:
•
•
•
•
Continuous Assessment : 25%
University scheduled written examination: 65%
Aural examination: 10%
Pass standard: 40%
Repeat Options:
•
•
The aural exam mark and the continuous assessment mark are normally carried
forward to the Autumn.
University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
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LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE II
Module code: SPA333
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Coordinator: Dr Catherine Leen
Overview:
An analysis of key figures and trends in Latin American literature and culture. A selection of
texts and films will be considered.
Teaching & Learning methods:
Two lecture hours per week and one tutorial every second week
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
Identify key issues in Latin American literature and cinema; examine key developments
in Latin American literature and cinema from the 1960s to the present.
•
Describe different types of Latin American literature and cinema in the light of sociopolitical developments from the 1960s to the early 21st century.
Interpret Latin American texts and films in the light of socio-political developments and
theories reviewed.
Distinguish between different tendencies in Latin American cinema, from the so-called
Golden Age to the New Latin American Cinema.
Categorise films in the light of different eras and filmmaking styles; Explain how sociopolitical and historical issues have been reflected in the evolution of Latin American
cinema.
Write an essay making convincing arguments based on reading of primary and
secondary material and explaining key issues in Latin American cinema relevant to the
text in question.
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Assessment:
•
Continuous Assessment: 100% . Pass standard 40%.
•
Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
•
Contact Department of Spanish for details of repeat essay submission in Autumn.
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LATINO WRITING: CHICANO CULTURE & LITERATURE
Module code: SPA312A
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Coordinator: Dr Catherine Leen
Overview:
This course outlines the creation and expression of Chicano identity.
Teaching & Learning methods:
Two lecture hours per week.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
Identify key issues in Chicana/o culture; examine key developments in Chicana/o
literature from the 1960s to the present.
•
Describe different types of Chicana/o literature, from early testimonial literature to
more recent women’s writing.
•
Distinguish between different tendencies in Chicana/o literature and debate issues
such as the use of autobiography in Chicana/o literature.
•
Categorise texts in the light of different eras and literary styles; Explain how
paratextual issues have been reflected in the evolution of Chicana/o literature.
•
Critique and evaluate texts in lectures and tutorials with reference to theories of
Chicana/o literary theory; explain the importance of issues such as code switching.
•
Write a textual analysis and essay, making convincing arguments based on reading of
primary and secondary material and explaining key issues in Chicana/o literature
relevant to the text in question.
Assessment:
•
Continuous Assessment: 100% . Pass standard 40%.
•
Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
•
Contact Department of Spanish for details of repeat essay submission in Autumn.
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TRANSLATION II
Module code: SPA304A
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Coordinator: Dr Catherine Leen/Dr David Barnwell
Overview:
A course in translation (SPA304 A: Spanish - English or SPA304 B: English - Spanish), focusing on
basic theory and practical work.
Teaching & Learning methods:
•
Two lecture hours per week
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with basic methodological approaches to the study of translation
2. Identify and explain different types of lexical non-equivalence
3. Identify and apply relevant problem-solving techniques
4. Analyse the register used in a source text
5. Explain grammatical and cultural transpositions
6. Apply relevant linguistic concepts and translation methodologies to specific texts
7. Organize and structure information in a coherent and meaningful manner;
8. Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team 9. show increased linguistic and intercultural
competence
Assessment:
•
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous Assessment : classwork, homework, 2
assessments
•
Other detail(s): no
Assessment type
Weightin
Continuous Assessment
University scheduled written examination
Other
Total
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Pass standard: 40%
•
Required module
50%
50%
0%
100%
Repeat Options:
University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
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ADVANCED SPANISH 2
Module code: SPA332
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Coordinator: Dr Mercedes Carbayo-Abengozar
Overview:
Comprehension and analysis combined with composition and study of grammar.
Teaching & Learning methods:
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2 contact hours per week language class, one hour a week language lab and one hour
a week conversation tutorials.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
LO1: Reproduce verbs and other linguistic elements correctly; relate grammatical rules to a
given context; write extended passages of advanced complexity [in line with CEFR B2-C1].
LO2: Compose essays on a range of subjects; construct communicative and creative texts
based on work done in class; summarise the meaning of texts in a variety of literary and
non-literary styles; analyse texts in a variety of literary and non-literary styles; write and
deliver presentations.
LO3: Construct sentences and passages based on linguistic expressions encountered in
class; complete exercises using various aspects of language; employ vocabulary suited to
a particular topic, register or area of language use; use relevant linguistic concepts.
LO4: Identify linguistic elements of a given structure; identify how grammatical rules apply
in a given structure; apply grammatical rules to written and spoken expression; determine
how linguistic rules aid communication; detect patterns in linguistic usage; recognise
grammatical rules in use.
LO5: Organise information in a coherent and meaningful manner; present information in a
coherent and meaningful manner; apply relevant linguistic concepts to phrases, sentences
and longer texts; demonstrate the linguistic meaning and usage of expressions; write
creatively and analytically at an advanced level of linguistic complexity; communicate at an
advanced level of linguistic complexity.
LO6: Produce a range of texts based on work covered in class; summarise the content of
texts; analyse various aspects of texts; prepare a variety of compositions; deliver
presentations on a particular topic; discuss texts, events and ideas in a competent and
convincing manner.
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LO7: Rearrange elements of phrases in a syntactically and grammatically correct manner;
complete sentences accurately using the required linguistic skill; recognise and use
expressions encountered in class; demonstrate the linguistic meaning and usage of
expressions; manipulate phrases, sentences and passages in the application of
grammatical rules.
LO8: Demonstrate advanced linguistic competence; communicate ideas, opinions and
feelings of advanced complexity; transmit relevant information in a meaningful and
coherent manner; appraise data, events and opinions; show intercultural awareness. LO9:
Complete continuous assessment and class assignments correctly; answer exam
questions with relevant, coherent and meaningful information.
Assessment:
•
•
•
•
Continuous Assessment: 35% University Exam: 50%; Other: 15%
Pass standard: 40%
Required Module
Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
Continuous assessment mark and the oral mark normally carry forward to the autumn.
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PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE 4
Module code: POR202
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Coordinator: TBC
Overview:
In this module students are expected to reinforce their previously acquired vocabulary and to
familiarise themselves with more complex grammatical structures. The texts used in this
module include newspaper articles and excerpts from literary works in Portuguese.
Teaching & Learning methods:
•
3 contact hours per week (2 language classes + 1 conversation/language laboratory
class)
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
express opinions on abstract/ cultural matters in a limited way;
offer advice within a known area;
understand instructions or public announcements;
understand the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area;
write letters and make notes on familiar or predictable matters;
write elaborate texts related to personal information.
By successfully completing this module students should be on a high CEF A2 level or
already on CEF B1 level. (Check: http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Linguistic/CADRE_EN.asp)
Assessment:
•
•
•
•
Continuous Assessment: 30%
University Exam: 50%,
Aural: 10%, Oral: 10%
Pass standard: 40%
Repeat Options:
Repeat assignment set by the Department.
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CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE 4
Module code: SPA242
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Coordinator: Ms Anna Laribal
Overview:
An intermediate course in Catalan language and culture.
Teaching & Learning methods:
•
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2 contact hours per week plus one hour in the Language Laboratory
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Understand the most usual sentences and expressions in relation to the communicative
basic needs
Express him or herself in basic communication situations, as well as express his or her
opinion in relation to a wide range of topics
Describe, in a simple way, experiences, and aspects of his/ her cultural background
and of the close environment, in relation to his/her immediate needs.
Understand and use linguistic structures and idiomatic expressions typical among
Catalan native speakers
Describe experiences of the past, as well as future plans using a wide range of tenses
and grammatical structures
Read and understand basic texts in Catalan on a wide variety of topics, from
newspaper articles to basic Catalan narrative
Show a general knowledge of Catalan geography and of the historical and cultural
characteristics of the four Catalan provinces, i.e. folklore, traditions,population, etc
Display a general comprehension of Catalan modern literature
Assessment:
•
•
Continuous Assessment: 25%, University Exam: 65%, Oral:10%
Pass standard: 40%. Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
•
•
The oral exam mark and the continuous assessment mark are normally carried forward
to the Autumn.
University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
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WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
Module code: SPA321A
Credits: 5
Coordinator: Dr David Barnwell
Semester: 2
Overview:
This course focuses on one of the great cultural clashes of history, namely that which
occurred in Sixteenth-Century America upon the arrival of the Spaniards. We will carry out
the study of this complex period primarily by reading parts of the considerable
documentation left by historians of the time. Students will read from authors such as
Bernal Díaz del Castillo, Bernardino de Sahagún, and the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
Since the major component of this course requires dealing with the original sixteenthcentury Spanish, students should be sure they possess a high level of competence in
reading Spanish before registering for the module.
Teaching & Learning methods:
•
Two lecture hours per week.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
•
To introduce students to the study of the Spanish Conquista of Latin America.
Assessment:
•
•
•
Continuous Assessment: 100%
Pass standard: 40%
Penalties: Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
Contact Department of Spanish for details of repeat essay submission.
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AN ANALYSIS OF THE STRUCTURE OF SPANISH
Module code: SPA335
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Coordinator: Dr David Barnwell
Overview:
Study of the phonetics, morphology and syntax of Spanish, together with regional and
sociolinguistic variations
Teaching & Learning methods:
Two lecture hours per week
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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•
•
•
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•
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Ability to understand and articulate general issues concerning nature & function of
language. These include subjects such as First & Second Language Acquisition,
Language Universals, the Critical Period Hypothesis.
Understanding of the physiological process of speech production. Ability to analyze
sound system of Spanish.
Ability to analyze the grammatical system of Spanish.
Awareness of some non-human systems of communication, and ability to compare &
contrast these with human language.
Basic familiarity with the geography of speech production and comprehension in the
brain. Introductory level knowledge of clinical manifestations of aphasias.
Ability to evaluate critically research in linguistics and psycholinguistics.
Some knowledge of the history of the Spanish language and awareness of the great
regional varieties of Spanish.
Assessment:
•
•
•
Continuous Assessment: 100%
Pass standard: 40%
Penalties for late submission of assignments will be applied.
Repeat Options:
•
Contact Department of Spanish for details of repeat essay submission.
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GUIDELINES FOR ESSAY WRITING
GENERAL PRESENTATION:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Is my name on the essay?
Is the full title at the start of the essay?
Is the essay double-spaced?
Have I proofread the text for language errors?
Have I signed and attached the coversheet?
CONTENT:
1)
Is everything I have written relevant to the title of the essay?
2)
Have I clearly demonstrated this relevance?
3)
Is there an introduction? Does the introduction make clear what the essay is about and the
approach taken?
4)
Is there a conclusion? Does this give the reader a final overview of my points without repeating
the details from the essay itself?
5)
Is there a clear sequence of ideas?
4)
Are all quotations clearly marked in the text?
5)
Are the quotations relevant to the point I am making?
7)
Does each quotation have a complete reference?
8)
Have I indicated where I have borrowed an idea from a critical source?
9)
Have I given references for all borrowings from critical sources?
10) Have I included a complete bibliography of all the sources used?
NOTES ON REFERENCES:
In the bibliography, all sources must be listed in alphabetical order, in the following manner:
Lucie-Smith, Edward, Latin American Art of the 20th Century (London: Thames and Hudson,
1997)
In footnotes, the title is listed as follows:
Edward Lucie-Smith, Latin American Art of the 20th Century (London: Thames and Hudson,
1997)
In an essay where a particular work is referred to throughout, one may signal this to avoid
repeating the full reference by noting that all references are to this edition.
Titles in Spanish are lowercased with the exception of the first word:
Paz, Octavio, El laberinto de la soledad (Mexico City: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 1981)
except when the title includes a proper noun:
Lorca, Federico García, La casa de Bernarda Alba (Manchester: Manchester University Press,
1983)
The titles of novels, plays and films are given in italics. The titles of essays and articles are
given in single quotation marks. The titles of collections of poems and short stories are given in
italics, but the titles of individual poems and short stories are set in quotation marks.
Make sure to include sources gleaned from the Internet.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS IN SPAIN
The Irish Department of Education, in conjunction with the Spanish Government, offers a limited
number of teaching assistantships in Spain to suitably qualified Irish candidates. Students might
consider applying for an assistantship after completing the degree. These assistantships are
advertised near the end of the second semester. A notice will be put on the notice board and on the
website to advise people of the assistantships. Application forms will be available from the
Departmental Office; they can also be obtained directly from the Department of Education
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www.education.ie. Completed application forms must be returned to the Department of Education &
Science, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, and not to the Department of Spanish.
*Achieving a place on a HDip in Education programme may be based on a student’s second-year
result if the final year result is unavailable before the application closing date. This applies when a
student seeks a place for the academic year immediately following completion of the undergraduate
programme.
To allow students to teach Spanish at Post-Primary level in Ireland the Teaching Council requires
residential experience of three months in Spain or other country where Spain is the vernacular.
Documentary evidence of this will be required. www.teachingcouncil.ie
BOOKS
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The textbooks for the Department of Spanish programmes can be purchased from the University
Bookshop in the John Hume Building on the North Campus.
Second-hand copies of texts may also be available. Check notice boards in the Students’ Union,
Departments and Language Centre.
Students must have access to copies of all core texts.
The Department endeavours to make copies of core texts available in the library, but this is not
always possible.
All students should purchase or have access to a good Spanish-English dictionary (not the pocket
edition). The Department of Spanish recommends the Oxford Spanish-English Dictionary and the
Collins Spanish-English Dictionary.
Students will also need to consult monolingual dictionaries. The Department of Spanish
recommends the Real Academia and the Maria Moliner monolingual dictionaries.
It is also advisable to have a good reference grammar book, for example, Butt, John and Benjamin,
Carmen, A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (London: Hodder Arnold, 2004).
Multiple copies of reference books are available in the library.
The following bookshops are also useful:
International Books,
18 South Frederick St.,
Dublin 2
Tel.: 679 9375
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.internationalbooks.ie/
Grant and Cutler, Ltd.,
55-57 Great Marlborough St.,
London, W1V 2AY
Tel.: +44 171 734 2012
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.grantandcutler.com/
15. Student Prizes
The Department of Spanish will offer the following prizes in 2012-13:
Year I:
• A prize for the best result achieved by an ab initio student of Spanish.
• A prize for the best result achieved by a non-beginner.
Year II:
• A prize for the best overall result in the second year.
Final Year:
• A prize for the best overall result in the final year.
Portuguese Prize:
• The best overall result in Portuguese
Catalan Prize:
• The best overall result in Catalan
The following prizes are also offered:
•
The Embassy of Mexico Prize for Best Final Year Assignment on Mexican Culture
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•
The Dr H.H. Stewart Scholarship in Spanish
This prize is awarded by the National University of Ireland, and some of the students of this
Department have been the recipients of this prestigious award. The winners are chosen from
departmental nominees from the Departments of Spanish of the constituent colleges of the National
University of Ireland. http://www.nui.ie/awards/
A list of students who have been awarded these prizes will be displayed outside the Departmental
Office.
VISITING LECTURERS AND RESEARCH SEMINARS
Guest Lecturers visit the Department each year to give lectures on a variety of specialized topics.
School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Research Seminars will also be organized on a
regular basis. Attendance at these lectures and research seminars is always recommended and,
where the lecture takes the place of a Departmental lecture, attendance is compulsory.
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the Department of Spanish should contact the
Postgraduate Coordinator, Dr Catherine Leen.
For further information please see the following websites:
http://graduatestudies.MU.ie/
http://spanish.MU.ie/noticeboards/postgraduate_noticeboard_000.shtml
STUDENT SOCIETY – MUNDO LATINO
Mundo Latino is the society run by students interested in all things Hispanic. It arranges social events
with a Spanish or Latino flavour. Students can join this society by paying a subscription during
Freshers’ Week.
APPENDICES
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Student Enquiry Sheet
Medical Certificates submission
Essay and Assignment Cover Sheet
Campus Maps
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Department of Spanish/SMLLC
Student Enquiry Sheet
Student Name:
Student No:
Year:
Contact Telephone No:
For the attention of:
Email Address:
Enquiry:
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Department of Spanish/SMLLC
Medical Certificates
Student Name:
Student No:
Year:
Reason:
Date
Day
Course Code
Time
Teacher
Class test
Yes/No
Please return this form to the Departmental Office along with your medical
certificates.
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DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH
School of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures
Maynooth University.
Essay Cover Sheet
Final Year
Title of Essay:
________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Course Code:
_______________________
Student Name:
_______________________
Student Number:
_______________________
Lecturer:
_______________________
Due Date:
_______________________
Declaration by student:
I declare that this essay is my own work and is free of plagiarism.
Signed: _______________________
For Office Use Only
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OLLSCOIL na hÉIREANN, MÁ NUAD
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, MAYNOOTH
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE DISCUSSION,
CHECKING AND APPEAL OF EXAMINATION RESULTS.
THESE PROCEDURES SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY
THE SUPERVISOR OF EXAMINATIONS.
1.
PROCEDURES FOR DISCUSSION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS
Each Faculty shall arrange a specific date or dates, to fall within ten days of the publication
of examination results, on which students may discuss their examination results with relevant
Departments of the Faculty. (This arrangement to be in addition to any other arrangements which
Departments may make).
2.
PROCEDURES FOR CHECKING OF EXAMINATION RESULTS
(i)
Students may formally request the Supervisor of Examinations to arrange a check
of their examination result within two weeks from the date of the publication of
examination results or in exceptional circumstances, within such extended period
as allowed by the President of the University.
(iv)
(ii)
The Supervisor of Examinations shall communicate with the relevant Head of
Department or his/her nominee, who shall arrange to have the result checked
as soon as possible. The formal check shall ensure that all parts of the examination
have been marked and that no errors occurred in the recording, collating or
combining of marks which determined the result.
(iii)
The outcome of the checking of an examination result shall be communicated in
writing by the Head of Department, or his/her nominee, to the Supervisor of
Examinations who shall, if a change in the result is recommended, make the
necessary arrangements to have the result amended, and inform the student
concerned without delay.
There shall be a fee for the checking of an examination result,
which will be €25.00 per subject.
3.
PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL OF EXAMINATION RESULTS
3.1
Grounds for Appeal:
An appeal of an examination result shall be considered
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(a)
(b)
(c)
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•
if there is evidence of substantive irregularity in the conduct of
the examination
if the student is not satisfied that the checking of his/her
examination result was properly carried out.
if there are circumstances which the Programme Examination Board was not
aware of when its decision was taken.
Please note:
Students who are appealing under ground 3(b) above are obliged to request a recheck through
the Registrar’s Office in the first instance [2(i) above]. Any subsequent appeal will be based on the
outcome of this initial recheck and must be lodged within two weeks of the notification of the result of
the recheck.
Students who are appealing under ground 3(c) above must outline the steps taken to notify the
Department concerned of the circumstances relevant to their appeal, and the response to any such
notification. If no steps were taken in this regard, please explain why this was the case.
3.2
Appeal Procedures
(i)
A student who wishes to appeal an examination result must do so in writing,
setting out the grounds for the appeal in full to the Supervisor of
Examinations, within three weeks of the publication of the examination
results. If a student wishes to appeal following the result of a recheck as under 2(i),
he/she must appeal within two weeks of being notified of the recheck outcome.
There shall be a fee for an examination appeal, which will be €60.00 per subject.
3.3
(ii)
Upon receipt of a written appeal, the Supervisor of Examinations shall refer
The matter to the Examination Appeals Board, and shall inform the
relevant Head(s) of Department(s) that an appeal has been lodged.
(iii)
Pending the outcome of an appeal, students should be advised as follows:
(a)
An appeal may not necessarily be successful.
(b)
Students should avail themselves of any opportunity to
re-present for examination, on the understanding that a
re-sitting of an examination will not prejudice their
appeal in any way.
(c)
The conferring of a degree, where relevant, may be
Examination Appeals Board
(i)
The Academic Council shall appoint five members to the Examination Appeals Board.
Four of the members shall be members of the Academic Council, appointed by the Academic Council,
one of whom shall be appointed Chairperson. The fifth member shall be a person from outside the
University, preferably a practising lawyer. The Supervisor of Examinations shall not be a member of the
Board.
(ii)
The Academic Council shall appoint four of its members to be alternate members of the
Examination Appeals Board. One or more of the alternate members shall deputise in the event of the
unavoidable absence of one or more, respectively, of the members of the Board or in the event of the
involvement of one or more of the members in the appeal being considered. The President of the
University may, on the request of the Chairperson of the Board, appoint additional alternate members
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provided that such appointments shall lapse unless ratified by the next meeting of the Academic
Council.
(iii)
In addition, each of the Faculties will each elect one representative and one alternate
representative, who will sit on the Examinations Appeals Board as full members. It will be expected,
but not a necessary condition for reaching a quorum, that at least one representative from each Faculty
will attend every Board meeting. Elections at Faculty will take place in the Faculty meetings preceding
the meeting of Academic Council at which a new Board is appointed.
(iv)
(v)
The quorum for any meeting of the Board shall be four members.
The Examination Appeals Board shall consider the appeal on the grounds on
which it is based, and shall, as appropriate, consult with the internal and external examiner(s).
The Examination Appeals Board shall determine the appeal by giving a decision. The
Chairperson of the Board shall inform the appellant of the outcome of his/her appeal. The
Examination Appeals Board shall inform the Academic Council regarding the outcome of the
appeal.
May 2014
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