Modern Languages Level 1

Overview

Languages available: French, Spanish and Portuguese

Beginners:
This module provides students with an intensive introduction to the language: grammar, comprehension, spoken, translation, expressive and descriptive writing. It will also equip them with professional and employability skills complementary to their studies.


Level 1 (Post A-level / equivalent):
This module aims to consolidate and expand on existing language competency by developing written and oral language skills, knowledge of culture, and grammatical proficiency. The module consists of core elements designed to provide a consolidation of language competence: written language and a language enrichment/contextual studies class that focuses on linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge important to work-related situations in different fields. French, Portuguese and Spanish students receive one hour of spoken language class, led by a native speaker.

Learning Objectives

This module aims to equip students to learn and develop the necessary proficiency in grammatical, written, and spoken language skills. It will also equip them with professional and employability skills complementary to their studies. Written language seminars introduce students to language in context. Students are exposed to new vocabulary, expressions and nuances of use through reading, translation and writing exercises based on a variety of sources. Spoken language class develops students’ listening and speaking skills in the language.

Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should have developed the following range of skills: dexterity using grammar; translation skills; text analysis; comprehension; essay writing; lexicographical skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills.

Assessment