This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module concentrates on listening, reading and speaking, and will also introduce writing. These various elements will facilitate students' achievement of the intended learning outcomes by developing their communication, reading, writing and general knowledge of the Catalan language. Students are encouraged to use resources specially selected for them and which are available online through Moodle.
Total Contact Hours: 30
Group Oral In-Course Test (5 minutes per student) – 20%
Listening Comprehension In-Course Test (40 minutes) – 20%
Language Skills Assignment (400 words) – 20%
Guided Comprehension Assignment (1,500 words) – 40%
Indicative Reading List
BADIA, D. (1998), Llengua catalana nivell llindar 1, Vic: Edicions l'Alber
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work, leisure);
Understand short, simple texts, including letters and everyday material related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work, leisure);
Communicate verbally in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, as well as articulating personal opinions;
Communicate in writing in simple and routine tasks requiring basic communication of information on familiar and routine matters, as well as articulating personal opinions;
Demonstrate understanding of key aspects of the culture of the target languages (e.g. food, festivities);
Use basic grammar in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct communication of information on familiar and routine matters, as well as articulating personal opinions;
Use highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, school/work, leisure, general culture).
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