Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title PROFICIENT CATALAN 11
Code CATL011
Coordinator Mr J Mas Font
Modern Languages and Cultures
J.Mas-Font@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 0

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   33

         33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 117
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  2 hours    60       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Practical Skills There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  10 minutes    20       
Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  800 words    20       

Aims

Consolidate and extend students' existing language skills;

Provide an excellent command of Catalan grammar and of oral and written communication skills;

Encourage regular independent language learning throughout the module;

Enable students to develop useful language learning strategies and a reflective approach.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Apply advanced listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language.

(LO2) Understand any kind of Catalan text other than those demanding some kind of specialised knowledge.

(LO3) Express themselves in writing at the same level with complete orthographical and morphological correctness and adequate syntactical sophistication.

(LO4) Develop translation skills.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: In all face-to-face sessions the focus is on the development of the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The material used has been designed to enable students to practise one or more of the skills. Modern computer-mediated activities will be used.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Description: Students are expected to participate in blogs, wikis for collaborative learning. Extra activities such as podcast, videos, etc. will be available in VITAL.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Phonetics;
Accentuation;
Weak pronouns;
Relatives pronouns;
Imperfect subjunctive;
Conditional;
Different structures with the subjunctive.

Recommended Texts
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