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 ADVANCED BASQUE 12
Code BASQ013
Coordinator Dr G Mercero Altzugarai
Modern Languages and Cultures
G.Mercero-Altzugarai@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 0

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
BASQ011 PROFICIENT BASQUE 11 

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 36

           36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
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    25       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
In Class Test 1 There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1 hour    12       
In Class Test 2 There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1- words    12       
Oral Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment.  15 minutes    25       
Short Texts There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1500 words    25       

Aims

The module aims at further improving students' fluency in written and spoken Basque. Further aims are:

To consolidate and extend students' prior language skills;
Acquire an excellent command of Basque grammar and above all be able to apply it in a diverse range of contexts, by using appropriate writing and oral skills;
Encourage regular independent learning.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Maintain a normal conversation in proper standard Basque on a wide range of topics.

(LO2) Understand a wide range of texts in standard Basque.

(LO3) Know about the different Basque dialects and be able to recognize them.

(LO4) Express themselves in writing with accuracy and with few or no mistakes, making use of a wide range of resources.

(S1) Working in groups and teams - Listening skills

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

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

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

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S7) Information skills - Critical reading

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Classes will include exercises in the following: - reading and listening comprehension - vocabulary study - grammar exercises - essay writing In all lessons the four linguistic skills will be taken into account: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The materials to be used have been designed to allow students to practise at least two of the skills in each lesson. Materials include a wide array or exercises including; - grammar - reading comprehension - listening - speaking - writing
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Description: Independent Learning includes homework, vocabulary review, grammar review, essay writing and reading.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

ZERTARAKO question, locative case (NON), past simple;

Present continuous (ARI IZAN), Sentences with indirect object (NOR-NORI-NORK), superlative;

Review NOR-NORI-NORK, -T(Z)EA+ADJECTIVE+IZAN structure, -Z GERO conditional;

Review NOR, NORI, NORK, locative case NON , nominalization (-TZEA, -TZEKO, -TZERA, -TZEN);

Time clauses, past continuous;

First conditional, past simple;

Time clauses;

Conditional, time clauses, NOR-NORI-NORK;

NORENTZAT destinative case, JAKIN sinthetic verb;

-(E)LA clause, NOR-NORI-NORK;

Time clauses, declinations.

Recommended Texts
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