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 |
*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