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 1
Code CATL134
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 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
CATL112 BEGINNERS CATALAN 1+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. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. 2  10 minutes    20       
Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1000 words    20       

Aims

To provide students with basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking Catalan;

To provide students with a sound understanding of the basic structures of Catalan grammar;

To develop student's language learning strategy use and a reflective approach towards language learning;

To explore aspects of contemporary Catalan culture through the medium of Catalan.

Learning Outcomes

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

(LO2) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the structures, registers and, as appropriate, varieties of the target language.

(LO3) Critically reflect on and effectively apply language learning strategies.

(LO4) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the cultures and linguistics contexts of the country of 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

(S5) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: The methodological approach combines face-to-face classroom methods with the use of technology. 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.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: The methodological approach combines face-to-face classroom methods with the use of technology. 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.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Syllabus
 

Subjects covered may include:

Adjectives;

Nouns;

Future tense;

Past tenses;

Imperative;

Subjunctive;

Weak pronouns;

Vocabulary: education, descriptions, weather.

Recommended Texts
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