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 CATALAN 7+8
Code CATL278
Coordinator Mr J Mas Font
Modern Languages and Cultures
J.Mas-Font@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
CATL256 INTERMEDIATE CATALAN 5+6, YEAR 2 

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    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.  15 minutes    20       
Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1000 words    20       

Aims

Achieve greater proficiency in written and speaking Catalan;

Provide students with a range of written, oral and comprehension exercises;

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

Explore aspects of contemporary Catalan culture and literature.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Maintain a good 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 themselves in writing at the same level with complete orthographical and morphological correctness and adequate syntactical sophistication.

(LO4) Apply high intermediate listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language.

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

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

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

(S4) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: The methodological approach combines face-to-face classroom methods with modern computer-mediated activities. In all face-to-face sessions the focus is on the development of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Classes will include a wide range of written exercises in grammar, reading comprehension, translation, and composition. There will also be exercises to cover the oral dimension of the language. Students will use a virtual learning space called Parlacat which offers educational materials for learning Catalan.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during this module may include:

Conditional tense;

Past participle;

Subjunctive;

Adjectives;

Weak pronouns;

The formal letter, CV, reports.

Recommended Texts
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