Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Part Time: 24 Month(s)
Total Credits: 65
Delivery Method: Blended
Connected Curriculum: - Employability
- Global Reach
- Research Based Teaching
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Reduced Inequality
- Peace Justice Strong Institutions
- Climate Action
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Effective global citizen
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): Yes
The Higher Diploma in Spanish for Teaching (Post-Primary) is a part-time programme taken over 24 months. It aims to equip registered post-primary teachers with the skills to teach the curricular subject of Spanish at post-primary level in Ireland after completing 65 credits over 24 months.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| HS5015 | Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B2 (CEFR) | 10 |
| HS5017 | Cultural Responses to Global Challenges in the Spanish-Speaking World | 10 |
| HS5018 | Digital Tools and Content Creation for Spanish Language and Culture | 5 |
| HS5019 | Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation: B2 (CEFR) | 5 |
| or HS5023 | Applied Project in Spanish and Latin American Studies |
| HS5020 | Iberian Identities: Texts and Contexts | 5 |
| Total Credits | 35 |
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| HS5010 | Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B1 (CEFR) | 15 |
| HS5011 | Landmarks in Spanish and Latin American Literature | 5 |
| HS5013 | Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation B1 (CEFR) 1 | 5 |
| or HS5014 | Spanish Translation Project |
| HS5018 | Digital Tools and Content Creation for Spanish Language and Culture | 5 |
| HS5021 | Understanding Latin America: Texts and Contexts | 5 |
| |
| HS5015 | Spanish Language for Post-Primary Teachers: B2 (CEFR) | 10 |
| HS5017 | Cultural Responses to Global Challenges in the Spanish-Speaking World | 10 |
| HS5019 | Intensive Spanish Language Consolidation: B2 (CEFR) | 5 |
| or HS5023 | Applied Project in Spanish and Latin American Studies |
| HS5020 | Iberian Identities: Texts and Contexts | 5 |
| Total Credits | 65 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Spanish for Professional Practice (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in Spanish language equivalent to a degree/B2.2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) in all four modes (as per Teaching Council requirements);
- Analyse a range of literatures from different Spanish-speaking countries fulfilling the 15 credit Teaching Council requirements;
- Compare a range of historical contexts in the Spanish-speaking worlds through literary analysis;
- Create, evaluate and critique the suitability of learning materials for specific learning purposes and environments;
- Apply a range of digital tools for the effective creation, management, and presentation of classroom activities.
