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 CATL034
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 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   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 reassessment opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply.  2 hours    40       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Practical Skills. There is a reassessment opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is not an anonymous assessment.  10 minutes    20       
Portfolio. There is a reassessment opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is an anonymous assessment.  -1000 words    40       

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

Lecture:
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.

Seminar:
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.


Syllabus

 

Subjects covered may include:

Adjectives;

Nouns;

Future tense;

Past tenses;

Imperative;

Subjunctive;

Weak pronouns;

Vocabulary: education, descriptions, weather.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.