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CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE I

Module code: SPA215
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Quota: 27
Department: SPANISH
International:
Coordinator: Mr Daniel Bast�s (SPANISH)

	Overview
	This module is aimed at students who are interested in learning Catalan language and culture alongside the core subjects of their degree programmes. It will appeal to all types of students: those who are already studying Spanish or French and would like to learn a new romance language; and those without prior experience of learning romance languages and who will find in Catalan an exciting entry to the Mediterranean linguistic and cultural world. Practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will be taught through in-person classes with an experienced tutor who is native speaker. The teaching and learning will be student-centred and based on a communicative approach. Classroom-based learning will be complemented by weekly exercises and independent work. Please note: This module is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the Catalan language. This module is made available to students of Maynooth University with the financial support of the Institut Ramon Llull.

Overview

This module is aimed at students who are interested in learning Catalan language and culture alongside the core subjects of their degree programmes. It will appeal to all types of students: those who are already studying Spanish or French and would like to learn a new romance language; and those without prior experience of learning romance languages and who will find in Catalan an exciting entry to the Mediterranean linguistic and cultural world. Practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will be taught through in-person classes with an experienced tutor who is native speaker. The teaching and learning will be student-centred and based on a communicative approach. Classroom-based learning will be complemented by weekly exercises and independent work.

Please note: This module is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the Catalan language.

This module is made available to students of Maynooth University with the financial support of the Institut Ramon Llull.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand commonly used sentences and expressions that relate to basic needs. Exchange basic information about family and topics related to daily life. Describe, in a simple way, experiences and aspects of their cultural background and environment in relation to their immediate needs. Use simple linguistic structures and vocabulary to fulfil basic linguistic uses. Demonstrate some basic knowledge of some Catalan writers, musicians, and/or politicians, and of Catalan geography.

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Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Four communicative tasks will be requested. Details of continuous assessment will be advertised in the course of the semester.
Other detail(s): Aural

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		40%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	40%	90 minutes
Other		20%
Total		100%	90 minutes

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? If attendance requirement is not met.
Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).
Penalties: Late submission of assessed course work or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5 marks per day. Assessed course work or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the relevant submission deadline and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a Medical Certificate).

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes If a student has passed the written or aural examination in the January sitting, they are not required to resit that examination in the Autumn examination session, but all failed examinations must be retaken in the Autumn exam period. Continuous Assessment marks are carried forward to the Autumn period and contribute to the calculation of the grade for that exam session. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes, On-campus

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