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SPAN2061: CATALAN (BEGINNERS)

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Type	Open
Level	2
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap	45
Location	Durham
Department	Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)

Prerequisites

Grade B or above at A-Level in a foreign European Language, or an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chair of the Board of Studies in MLAC or their representative.

Corequisites

For BA in Modern Languages, Joint Honours including a Modern Language, and Combined Honours: Spanish Language 2A (SPAN 2011) OR Spanish Language 2B (SPAN2111) AND one other module in Hispanic Studies. Others: see Chair of the Board of Studies in MLAC or their representative.

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

To provide an introduction to the language and culture of the Catalan-speaking parts of Spain.

Content

This module will offer an introduction to the Catalan language and the culture associated with it.
The emphasis will be on language acquisition, using material available from Catalonia, including video material

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

By the end of this module students will have gained:
a thorough understanding of the key grammatical structures of modern Catalan and will be able to generate them in spontaneous speech and in writing,
a grounding in the use of different linguistic registers, and will be able to demonstrate good comprehension of short texts in Catalan.
In addition, students will be conversant with basic concepts in the history and culture of Catalonia and will be able to appreciate the historical context in which its identity was formed.

Subject-specific Skills:

Intermediate-level speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Catalan.
Ability to discuss elements of Catalan social and cultural history.

Key Skills:

Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to gather and process information from a range of sources.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

There will be two weekly language classes and one weekly seminar.
Classes will be given in English and Catalan.
Students are required to attend all classes, and are expected to prepare themselves for them and participate actively in discussions.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Language Practicals	42	2 per week	1 hour	42	Yes
Seminars	21	1 per week	1 hour	21	Yes
Preparation and Reading				137
Total SLAT hours				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 50%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	2 hour	100	Yes

Component: Oral Examination		Component Weighting: 25%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Oral Examination	15 minutes	100	Yes

Component: Summative Essay		Component Weighting: 25%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Summative Essay	500 words	100	Yes

Formative Assessment

Regular written assignments/oral practice.

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