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 ELEMENTARY CATALAN 3+4, YEAR 3
Code CATL324
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 Second Semester 15

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 10

 23

         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.  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.  10 minutes    20       
Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  -1000 words    20       

Aims

To achieve greater proficiency in written and spoken Catalan;

To provide students with a range of written, oral and comprehension exercises, covering different registers and areas of vocabulary to develop students’ language learning skills;

To explore aspects of contemporary Catalan culture and literature.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Maintain normal conversation in good Catalan on a wide range of topics.

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

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

(LO4) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the culture and linguistic contexts of the Catalan Countries.

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

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

(S3) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S4) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: The lectures provide a comprehensive introduction to theory and analysis of contemporary Catalan culture. Tutor-led Powerpoint presentations are interspersed with short clips, images, questions, and student responses, meaning that active student participation is required throughout the lecture.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: The seminars take place every week and involve active participation on the part of the students throughout. These classes will be integrated with further explanations of specific grammar points and will offer an opportunity for students to practice and consolidate their Catalan language skills through the analysis of Catalan texts seen during the lectures.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Skill / other attribute 1:
Improving own learning/performance - reflective practice.
How this is developed:
Seminars.

Skill / other attribute 2:
Global citizens hip - cultural awareness.
How this is developed:
Seminars.

Skill / other attribute 3:
Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written.
How this is developed:
Seminars.

Skill / other attribute 4:
Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills – oral.
How this is developed:
Seminars.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

20th Century literature: Imperative. Adverbs. Weak pronouns; Directions and means of transport.

Translation (English to Catalan): Future tense; Projects;

20th Century art. Painting: Perfect tense. Ho; Actions in the recent past;

Translation (Catalan to English): Haver de... Comparisons; Instructions and objects;

History: Imperfect (irregular). Superlatives; Comparisons and preferences;

Translation (English to Catalan): Perfect / past tenses. Conditional tense; Complaints and emergencies;

Linguistic policy: Obligation periphrasis. Part of the body; Health and state of mind;

Translation (Catalan to English): Pluperfect tense. Present subjunctive; Narrate a story using past tenses;

Presentations (culture and society): Imperfect subjunctive; Direct and reported speech;

Presentations (culture and society): Revision session.   Latest developments in the Catalan Independence Movem ent.

Recommended Texts
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