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SPAN20370

Academic Year 2026/2027

Catalan Language IIb (SPAN20370)

Subject:
Spanish
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Languages, Cultures & Linguis
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Laia Bosch Oliver
Trimester:
Spring
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 SPAN20360 Catalan Language IIa and works towards developing more complex writing, reading, listening and speaking skills in the Catalan language.


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

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 should 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 and the key ideas of a discourse of standard language about familiar themes such as work, leisure, study (among others)

2. Speak in a simple and coherent manner, with a certain degree of spontaneity, fluidity and intelligible pronunciation 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, clear  and intelligible texts with a sufficient use of structures using a fair range of expressions with good orthography. 

Indicative Module Content:

• Setmana 1:

dimarts: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (i)

dijous: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (ii)

• Setmana 2:

dimarts: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (iii)

dijous: Unitat 9 - Fem les maletes (iv)

• Setmana 3:

dimarts: Unitat 10 - Tenir cura de la salut (i)

dijous: Unitat 10 - Tenir cura de la salut (ii)

• Setmana 4:

dimarts: Unitat 10 - Tenir cura de la salut (iii)

dijous: Unitat 10 - Tenir cura de la salut (iv)

• Setmana 5:

dimarts: Unitat 11 - Feines de tota mena (i)

dijous: Unitat 11 - Feines de tota mena (ii)

• Setmana 6:

dimarts: Unitat 11 - Feines de tota mena (iii)

dijous: Unitat 11 - Feines de tota mena (iv)

• Setmana 7:

dimarts: Unitat 6 - Menjar-se el món (i)

dijous: Unitat 6 - Menjar-se el món (ii)

• Setmana 8: READING WEEK

• Setmana 9:

dimarts: Unitat 6 - Menjar-se el món (iii)

dijous: Unitat 6 - Menjar-se el món (iv)

• Setmana 10:

dimarts: Unitat 6 - Menjar-se el món (v)

dijous: Unitat 12 - I si sortim? (i)

• Setmana 11:

dimarts: Unitat 12 - I si sortim? (ii)

dijous: Unitat 12 - I si sortim? (iii)

• Setmana 12

dimarts: Unitat 12 - I si sortim? (iv)

dijous: Repàs

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:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

36

Autonomous Student Learning

50

Lectures

24

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 in 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
Autumn 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.
Spring Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 09:00 - 09:50