SPAN10160

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfactory completion of this module, according to the descriptors of CEFR students should be able to:

1. Have a basic knowledge of the grammatical structures of the Catalan language.
2. Talk about concrete subjects of daily life, using simple phrases and vocabulary, intervene using simple statement about familiar subjects.
3. Produce basic written communication (phrases and sentences) in Catalan.
4. Respond to, understand and interpret simple texts and instructions and deduce meaning of unknown words from the texts.
5. Interact in a simple way, asking questions and giving answers about oneself and his interlocutors, about where he/she lives, about the people he/she knows, about the things he/she owns.

Indicative Module Content:

Setmana 1:

Dimarts: Introducció a la llengua catalana (i)

Dijous: Introducció a la llengua catalana (ii)

Setmana 2:

Dimarts: Introducció a la llengua catalana (ii)

Dijous: Tot un món (i)

Setmana 3:

Dimarts: Tot un món (ii)

Dijous: Tot un món (ii)

Setmana 4:

Dimarts: Família, amics i coneguts (i)

Dijous: Família, amics i coneguts (ii)

Setmana 5:

Dimarts: Família, amics i coneguts (iii)

Dijous: Les coses de cada dia (i)

Setmana 6:

Dimarts: Les coses de cada dia (ii)

Dijous: Les coses de cada dia (iii)

Setmana 7:

Dimarts: Com a casa, enlloc (i)

Dijous: Com a casa, enlloc (ii)

Setmana 9:

Dimarts: Com a casa, enlloc (iii)

Dijous: Històries de la vida (i)

Setmana 10:

Dimarts: Històries de la vida (ii)

Dijous: Històries de la vida (iii)

Setmana 11:

Dimarts: Menjar-se el món (i)

Dijous: Menjar-se el mon (ii)

Setmana 12:

Dimarts: Menjar-se el món (iii)

Dijous: Repàs

On completion of this course you will speak, write and converse about the following topics: How to introduce yourself; your family relations; your daily routines and habits; describe places (home, city and natural environments); talk about a historical facts and anecdotes; and explain a typical dish, elaborate a diet and a shopping list.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Teaching and Learning approaches deployed consist of active/task-based learning enhanced with Virtual Learning Environment (Brightspace).

Students are expected to engage in self-learning activities every week, such as, reading and listening to materials relating to the course modules; completing tasks and exercises (including grammar).

Oral interaction in class is expected.

Engagement with Virtual Learning Environment to solve any doubts or issues.

To follow this module you will need to purchase the following textbook and exercise book (available at UCD's bookstore):

A Punt A1+A2. Curs de català. Llibre de l'alumne
A Punt A1+A2. Curs de català. Llibre d'exercicis

Students may not use generative AI to complete any assessments in the module. They must demonstrate their core knowledge and language skills. However, they may use AI tools for limited support in this module (e.g. idea generation or as a study aid). Any use of AI must be cited appropriately.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

No matter what the nature of the assessment may be (i.e. combinations of reading, writing, speaking or listening), constructive collective and/or individual feedback will be given on-line through Brightspace or in person during consultation hours.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.