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SPAN20360

Academic Year 2026/2027

Catalan Language IIa (SPAN20360)

Subject:
Spanish
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Languages, Cultures & Linguis
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Laia Bosch Oliver
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module builds on, expands and consolidates the vocabulary, grammar structures learned on SPAN10160 / SPAN10170 Catalan Beginners and works towards developing more complex writing, reading, listening and speaking skills in the Catalan language. It will give you intermediate knowledge of Catalan grammar and vocabulary using written and spoken sources.

In order to undertake this module you will need the books below:

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

These two books will be used as well in Catalan IIb (SPAN20370). It is worth it to have them!

IMPORTANT! This module can be taken as part of an Stuctured Elective in Catalan Studies, which comprises a minimum of three modules in Catalan Language and/or Catalan Culture. More information here: https://www.ucd.ie/students/registration/structuredelectives/catalanstudies/

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Read and understand texts of relative complexity about daily life and topics related with his/her interests with a common and standard language.
2. Speak in a simple and coherent manner and with a certain degree of spontaneity about themes that they are interested in or familiar with.
3. Link sentences in a simple manner with broad lexicon and phraseology.
4. Write simple and clear texts with a sufficient use of structures.


Indicative Module Content:

● Setmana 1:

dimarts: Introducció al mòdul

dijous: Repàs

● Setmana 2:

dimarts: Unitat 5 - Històries de vida (i)

dijous: Unitat 5 - Històries de vida (ii)

● Setmana 3:

dimarts: Unitat 5 - Històries de vida (iii)

dijous: Unitat 5 - Històries de vida (iv)

● Setmana 4:

dimarts: Unitat 7 - Fets i gent (i)

dijous: Unitat 7 - Fets i gent (ii)

● Setmana 5:

dimarts: Unitat 7 - Fets i gent (iii)

dijous: Unitat 7 - Fets i gent (iv)

● Setmana 6:

dimarts: Unitat 8 - Temps de canvis (i)

dijous: Unitat 8 - Temps de canvis (ii)

● Setmana 7:

dimarts: Unitat 8 - Temps de canvis (iii)

dijous: Unitat 8 - Temps de canvis (iv)

● SETMANA 8: READING WEEK

● Setmana 9:

dimarts: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (i)

dijous: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (ii)

● Setmana 10:

dimarts: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (iii)

dijous: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (iv)

● Setmana 11:

dimarts: Repàs

dijous: Repàs

● Setmana 12:

dimarts: Repàs

dojous: Repàs

UNESCO highlights a set of key competencies that support individuals in their development and support society in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UCD has adapted these competencies and is combining them with others to form a general framework of learning competencies. This module will help you develop the competencies below to the levels specified. 
Learning Competency Additional Information Level

Collaboration

 The ability to learn from others; to understand and respect the needs, perspectives and actions of others (empathy); to understand, relate to and be sensitive to others (empathic leadership); to deal with conflicts in a group; and to facilitate collaborative and participatory problem solving. Advanced Beginner

Critical Thinking

 The ability to question norms, practices and opinions; to reflect on one’s own values, perceptions and actions. Advanced Beginner

Systems Thinking

 The ability to recognize and understand relationships; to analyse complex systems; to think of how systems are embedded within different domains and different scales; and to deal with uncertainty. Advanced Beginner

Strategic

 The ability to collectively develop and implement innovative actions that further sustainability at the local level and further afield. Advanced Beginner

Integrated Problem Solving

 The overarching ability to apply different problem-solving frameworks to complex sustainability problems and develop viable, inclusive and equitable solution options that promote sustainable development, integrating the competencies in this list. Not addressed

Self-awareness

 The ability to reflect on one’s own role in the local community and (global) society; to continually evaluate and further motivate one’s actions; and to deal with one’s feelings and desires. Advanced Beginner

Normative

 The ability to understand and reflect on the norms and values that underlie one’s actions; and to negotiate values, principles, goals, and targets, in a context of conflicts of interest and trade-offs, uncertain knowledge and contradictions. Advanced Beginner

Anticipatory

 The ability to understand and evaluate multiple scenarios for the future – possible, probable and desirable; to create one’s own visions for the future; to apply the precautionary principle; to assess the consequences of actions; and to deal with risks and changes. Advanced Beginner

Digital Literacy and Judgement

 The ability to access, evaluate, create and communicate information in digital environments; to engage critically, ethically and responsibly with digital technologies and digital information; to understand their opportunities, limitations, risks and impact on individual’s digital identities; and to exercise informed judgement in digital participation and decision-making. Advanced Beginner

AI Literacy & Agency

 The ability to understand, critically evaluate and responsibly engage with artificial intelligence; to recognise how AI systems are shaped by human values; to assess their ethical, social and environmental implications; and to exercise human judgement, agency and accountability in AI-related contexts. Not addressed

Wellbeing

 Wellbeing is having the resources and skills to meet life's challenges, including attributes such as personal development skills, resilience, stress management, strengths, lifestyle skills, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, alcohol/substance use, academic skills, time management, goal setting, interpersonal skills, group work, communication. Advanced Beginner

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.


Goal Name Description Coverage

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 1

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 1

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 1

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 1
 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

110

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.

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
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Written examination (2 hrs) assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
55
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Consisting of a role-play exercise in Catalan, assessing oral and listening skills.
Oral examination to be held on week 13.		 Week 12, Week 14 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: TBC Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

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.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
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.

Name Role
Laia Bosch Oliver Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
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