Mrs Tanya May

• EGIM10S Communications skills in a foreign language - Spanish

  In this module, students will be exposed to basic communication skills in Spanish. This module is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the chosen foreign language. The aim of the module is to enable students to acquire a basic vocabulary and an understanding of fundamental grammatical structures so as to allow them to communicate in a written and spoken manner. Students will also acquire awareness of contemporary foreign culture from the range of materials used.

• ML-180 Introduction to Studying Languages for Business Students

  This module is an introduction to language learning for business students enrolled onto the languages¿ pathway. The students will take part in taster sessions for each language offered at beginner¿s level and will gain insight into business related matters of countries in which the languages are spoken. In addition, the students will receive training in language learning techniques, terminology, and intercultural awareness. Not available to visiting or exchange students

• ML-204 Capital(ising) Culture: Reimagining the city

  Cities have always been centres of culture and power. They are dynamic settings which are ever-changing and evolving yet carry traces of the past which can be made visible in art. They have been crucibles of modernity across the western world, marked by technological innovation, migration, war and civil unrest, and socio-economic hegemony. Large conurbations and capital cities can become representative of their countries or nations, making their study a gateway to understanding the wider culture. Via this module, you will study the intersections of history and the built urban environment as articulated in a selection of films, short fiction, plays, reportage, paintings or music which have been inspired by cities such as Berlin, Paris, and Barcelona amongst others.

• MLS130 Beginners Spanish 1

  Hola! Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up on the basics, the module will guide you through the fundamentals of the language and introduce you to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Over the course of the module, you will build a solid foundation in everyday vocabulary and fundamental grammar, with a strong focus on communication and practical language use. Through our weekly contact hours, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and immersive environment. Classes are conducted mainly in Spanish to support your language learning. In addition to classroom learning, you are expected to undertake regular independent study to consolidate and reinforce your skills.

• MLS131 Beginners Spanish 2

  Continuing with your language learning journey and immersion in the Spanish-speaking world, this module follows on from Beginners¿ Spanish 1. Its goal is to expand your vocabulary and deepen your comprehension of essential grammatical structures, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Spanish, while learning about its cultures. Over the course of this module, you will establish a stronger foundation in key vocabulary, incorporating a wider range of grammar structures within A2 level, with an emphasis on communication and practical language use. In your contact hours, you will focus on enhancing your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and immersive setting. Classes are primarily conducted in Spanish to facilitate your language learning. Additionally, you are expected to engage in regular independent study to consolidate and reinforce the skills learned.

• MLS160A Intermediate Spanish 1

  Hola! If you¿ve studied Spanish at A-level (or equivalent), this module is your next step toward becoming a more confident and fluent speaker as you begin your university journey. You¿ll continue to build your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of grammar, while developing your ability to communicate in everyday situations and explore topics relevant to life in Spanish-speaking countries at intermediate level. The focus is on real-world communication, whether you're discussing current events, exploring Spanish-speaking cultures, or preparing for professional contexts. Through weekly classes, you¿ll practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a supportive and engaging environment. Lessons are taught mainly in Spanish to help you immerse yourself in the language. Outside the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to keep learning through regular independent study, so you can make steady progress throughout the term

• MLS160B Intermediate Spanish 2

  If you¿ve completed Intermediate Spanish 1, this module is your next step towards becoming a more fluent and accurate communicator in Spanish You¿ll continue to broaden your vocabulary and consolidate your understanding of more complex grammatical structures, with a particular focus on using Spanish in professional and specialised contexts at an advanced intermediate level. You will explore contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking societies, deepening your cultural awareness and analytical skills. A significant emphasis is placed on the use of language in professional settings. You¿ll engage with authentic materials that reflect real-world communication and current debates in Spanish-speaking countries. Through weekly classes taught primarily in Spanish, you¿ll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and engaging setting. Beyond the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to take responsibility for your learning through regular independent study, enabling you to make steady progress throughout the term.

• MLS221 Beginners Spanish 1

  Hola! Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up on the basics, the module will guide you through the fundamentals of the language and introduce you to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Over the course of the module, you will build a solid foundation in everyday vocabulary and fundamental grammar, with a strong focus on communication and practical language use. Through our weekly contact hours, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and immersive environment. Classes are conducted mainly in Spanish to support your language learning. In addition to classroom learning, you are expected to undertake regular independent study to consolidate and reinforce your skills.

• MLS222 Beginners Spanish 2

  Continuing with your language learning journey and immersion in the Spanish-speaking world, this module follows on from Beginners¿ Spanish 1. Its goal is to expand your vocabulary and deepen your comprehension of essential grammatical structures, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Spanish, while learning about its cultures. Over the course of this module, you will establish a stronger foundation in key vocabulary, incorporating a wider range of grammar structures within A2 level, with an emphasis on communication and practical language use. In your contact hours, you will focus on enhancing your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and immersive setting. Classes are primarily conducted in Spanish to facilitate your language learning. Additionally, you are expected to engage in regular independent study to consolidate and reinforce the skills learned.

• MLS261 Upper-Intermediate Spanish 2

  This module builds on Upper-Intermediate Spanish 1. Continuing to build on your existing skills, this module will help you expand your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and develop greater fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written Spanish. You¿ll engage with a broader range of topics, including current affairs, cultural debates, and aspects of academic and professional life in Spanish-speaking countries, while learning to express more complex ideas and opinions. Classes are taught primarily in Spanish and focus on real-world communication. You¿ll take part in interactive activities that strengthen your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. Independent study is an essential part of the module, helping you consolidate your learning and prepare for more advanced language use in academic or professional contexts.

• MLS270A Intermediate Spanish 1

  If you¿ve studied Beginners Spanish 1 and 2, this module is your next step towards becoming a more confident and fluent speaker as you continue your university journey. You¿ll continue to build your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of grammar, while developing your ability to communicate in everyday situations and explore topics relevant to life in Spanish-speaking countries at intermediate level. The focus is on real-world communication, whether you're discussing current events, exploring Spanish-speaking cultures, or preparing for professional contexts. Through weekly classes, you¿ll practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a supportive and engaging environment. Lessons are taught mainly in Spanish to help you immerse yourself in the language. Outside the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to keep learning through regular independent study, so you can make steady progress throughout the term.

• MLS270B Intermediate Spanish 2

  If you¿ve completed Intermediate Spanish 1, this module is your next step towards becoming a more fluent and accurate communicator in Spanish. You¿ll continue to broaden your vocabulary and consolidate your understanding of more complex grammatical structures, with a particular focus on using Spanish in professional and specialised contexts at an advanced intermediate level. You will explore contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking societies, deepening your cultural awareness and analytical skills. A significant emphasis is placed on the use of language in professional settings. You¿ll engage with authentic materials that reflect real-world communication and current debates in Spanish-speaking countries. Through weekly classes taught primarily in Spanish, you¿ll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and engaging setting. Beyond the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to take responsibility for your learning through regular independent study, enabling you to make steady progress throughout the term.

• MLS280 Beginners Spanish 1 for Business Students

  Hola! Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up on the basics, the module will guide you through the fundamentals of the language and introduce you to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Over the course of the module, you will build a solid foundation in everyday vocabulary and fundamental grammar, with a strong focus on communication and practical language use. Through our weekly contact hours, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and immersive environment. Classes are conducted mainly in Spanish to support your language learning. In addition to classroom learning, you are expected to undertake regular independent study to consolidate and reinforce your skills.

• MLS281 Beginners Spanish 2 for Business Students

  Continuing with your language learning journey and immersion in the Spanish-speaking world, this module follows on from Beginners¿ Spanish 1. Its goal is to expand your vocabulary and deepen your comprehension of essential grammatical structures, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Spanish, while learning about its cultures. Over the course of this module, you will establish a stronger foundation in key vocabulary, incorporating a wider range of grammar structures within A2 level, with an emphasis on communication and practical language use. In your contact hours, you will focus on enhancing your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and immersive setting. Classes are primarily conducted in Spanish to facilitate your language learning. Additionally, you are expected to engage in regular independent study to consolidate and reinforce the skills learned.

• MLS300A Spanish General Language 3A

  This module is the culmination of advanced level study of Spanish which will equip students with the skills needed to communicate orally and in writing at a near-native level. This module aims to consolidate and extend the language skills developed by students from the beginners and advanced language pathways. It concentrates on developing clarity, fluency, organisation, structure and accuracy in written and spoken Spanish, establishing a firm understanding of the finer points of the language relating to grammar and discourse, and extending students¿ vocabulary to read, write, and speak about issues related to contemporary Hispanic society and culture. Classes are mainly conducted in Spanish. It is typically taken in conjunction with MLS300B. There is also a Welsh-medium version of this module: MLS300AW.

• MLS300AC Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3A

  Bydd y modiwl hwn yn darparu pob myfyriwr Astudiaethau Ysbaenig gyda'r cyfle i ymarfer a datblygu sgiliau cyfieithu o'r Sbaeneg i'r Gymraeg, ysgrifennu yn Sbaeneg (drwy ysgrifennu traethawd), a sgiliau cyfathrebu a llafar yn Sbaeneg. Fe fydd dosbarthiadau ysgrifennu a llafar yn ffocysi ar ymarferion a phynciau penodedig, ac fe gynorthwyir rhain gan weithdau gramadeg fydd yn cryfhau ac yn ymestyn gwybodaeth gyfredol. Fe fydd y gweithdai yn cynnwys ystyriaeth o ragenwau, cymalau perthynol, trefn geiriau a geiriau cysylltiol.

• MLS300BC Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3B

  Bydd y modiwl hwn yn darparu pob myfyriwr Astudiaethau Sbaeneg gyda'r cyfle i ymarfer a datblygu sgiliau cyfieithu o'r Gymraeg i'r Sbaeneg. Fe fydd dosbarthiadau ysgrifennu a llafar yn canolbwyntio ar ymarferion a phynciau penodol, ac fe ddarperir esboniadau gramadegol yn ôl yr angen.

• MLS304 Spanish for Professional Purposes 3

  The aim of this module is to extend your language skills in Business Spanish, enabling you to attain a high level of written and oral proficiency in this specific specialist domain plus acquire knowledge of current economic trends in Spain and Hispanic America. The module includes a group business project that focuses on the commerce and economy of Spain and Hispanic America, supplemented by lectures on the European Union and Latin American economic blocs. Classes are conducted in Spanish. Teaching is highly interactive; students are expected to do extensive private study.

• MLS322A Intermediate Spanish I

  If you¿ve studied Beginners Spanish 1 and 2, this module is your next step towards becoming a more confident and fluent speaker as you continue your university journey. You¿ll continue to build your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of grammar, while developing your ability to communicate in everyday situations and explore topics relevant to life in Spanish-speaking countries at intermediate level. The focus is on real-world communication, whether you're discussing current events, exploring Spanish-speaking cultures, or preparing for professional contexts. Through weekly classes, you¿ll practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a supportive and engaging environment. Lessons are taught mainly in Spanish to help you immerse yourself in the language. Outside the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to keep learning through regular independent study, so you can make steady progress throughout the term.

• MLS322B Intermediate Spanish 2

  If you¿ve completed Intermediate Spanish 1, this module is your next step towards becoming a more fluent and accurate communicator in Spanish. You¿ll continue to broaden your vocabulary and consolidate your understanding of more complex grammatical structures, with a particular focus on using Spanish in professional and specialised contexts at an advanced intermediate level. You will explore contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking societies, deepening your cultural awareness and analytical skills. A significant emphasis is placed on the use of language in professional settings. You¿ll engage with authentic materials that reflect real-world communication and current debates in Spanish-speaking countries. Through weekly classes taught primarily in Spanish, you¿ll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and engaging setting. Beyond the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to take responsibility for your learning through regular independent study, enabling you to make steady progress throughout the term.

• MLS390B Upper-Intermediate Spanish 2

  This module builds on Upper-Intermediate Spanish 1. Continuing to build on your existing skills, this module will help you expand your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and develop greater fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written Spanish. You¿ll engage with a broader range of topics, including current affairs, cultural debates, and aspects of academic and professional life in Spanish -speaking countries, while learning to express more complex ideas and opinions. Classes are taught primarily in Spanish and focus on real-world communication. You¿ll take part in interactive activities that strengthen your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. Independent study is an essential part of the module, helping you consolidate your learning and prepare for more advanced language use in academic or professional contexts.

• MLSM07 Intermediate Spanish

  Hola! If you¿ve studied Spanish at A-level (or equivalent) or completed an A2/B1.1 Spanish language course during your undergraduate degree, this module is your next step towards becoming a more fluent and accurate communicator in Spanish. You¿ll continue to broaden your vocabulary and consolidate your understanding of more complex grammatical structures, with a particular focus on using Spanish in professional and specialised contexts at an advanced intermediate level. You will explore contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking societies, deepening your cultural awareness and analytical skills. A significant emphasis is placed on the use of language in professional settings. You¿ll engage with authentic materials that reflect real-world communication and current debates in Spanish-speaking countries. Through weekly classes taught primarily in Spanish, you¿ll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and engaging setting. Beyond the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to take responsibility for your learning through regular independent study, enabling you to make steady progress throughout the term.

• MLSR26B Semester 2 Abroad - Universidad de Valladolid

  This module gives you the opportunity to increase your language skills and get a sense of university study in the area of one of your languages of study in the BA Modern Languages.

• MLSR27 Universidad de Alcala de Henares - Year Abroad

  Study Abroad

• MLSR27B Universidad de Alcala de Henares - Semester 2

  This module gives you the opportunity to increase your language skills and get a sense of university study in the area of one of your languages of study in the BA Modern Languages.

• MLSS06B Universidad de Deusto, Spain (TB2)

  This module gives you the opportunity to increase your language skills and get a sense of university study in the area of one of your languages of study in the BA Modern Languages.

• MLTM50 Internship for Translation and Interpreting.

  Students of Professional Translation or Translation and Interpreting, may apply to take a 60-credit (30 ECTS) Internship at Year 2, subject to availability in the relevant language and to any admission tests and interview laid down by the prospective Provider. The Internship will take place in an appropriate professional environment in the public or private sector, in the UK or abroad. All Internship Providers in the UK and some abroad, will be approved by MLTM50 Module Conveners, following procedures stipulated by the Faculty's Employability Committee/Swansea University Employability Academy. Other Internships abroad will be managed by partner Translation/Interpreting Schools as approved by the Collaborative Provision Committee. The working time commitment and duration of the Internship must be 35 to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks (full-time mode) i.e. around 420-480 hours in total. Working hours and duration must be specified in the Tripartite Internship Agreement before the Internship can be approved and signed by the module convener. Student-interns may or may not be entitled to some payment (e.g. living expenses, Erasmus grant), depending on the specific terms of the Internship. Students and Providers will be required to complete an agreed progress report every four weeks, including a final summary report at the end of the Internship. Award of credit for the module will be conditional on receipt of three satisfactory reports, which will be taken into account as one of the criteria when assessing the module. Assessment of MLTM50 is by a reflective report, to be submitted within two weeks of the end date of the internship. A student who withdraws from MLTM50 any time after the first three weeks or fails the module because of missing or unsatisfactory reports may be given the opportunity to undertake alternative coursework to redeem failure for a maximum capped mark of 50%.

• MLTS27B Universidad de Alcala de Henares Semester abroad (translation)

  This module gives you the opportunity to increase your language skills and get a sense of university study in the area of one of your languages of study in the BA Modern Languages.

• Vice Chair, Iberian and Latin American Association in Wales (ILA)

  2019 - Present

I am a member of COAH research group CEPSAM (Centre for the Comparative Study of Portugal, Spain and the Americas) which holds regular research seminars and conferences.  The group’s main focus is environmental issues and digital ecology: it has established links with colleagues working within Swansea University seeking to promote an interdisciplinary agenda.  CEPSAM serves as a hub for Hispanists working across Wales, many of whom are affiliated members. The group has close contacts with the Swansea-based Iberian and Latin American Association in Wales (ILA) which is an active organization promoting all things Hispanic, working on areas such as poverty through its project ‘Tackling Digital Poverty’. Currently, ILA is engaged in several projects such as ‘The Iberian and Latin American Heritage Project: Pathway to Wales – the Iberian and Latin American Experience’