Eligibility
Language modules are available to undergraduate students on eligible programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. To check if you are eligible to take a language as part of your degree, please consult the eprospectus. We specify in the module listing for each degree where this is an option.
Module pre-requisites
- This module is for level 4 (first year) students.
- You may elect this module if you are a beginner or if you have studied the language before and have a qualification in the language, such as a GCSE or A Level.
- You will be placed into groups based on your entry language level.
- You will not be allowed to take a language module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
- Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.
Language levels
On enrolment, you will be contacted by the Language Centre and asked to complete a Language Induction Form. This will help us to ascertain your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Based on the information you provide, you will be placed into language level groups. Please note that it is not always possible to accommodate all language levels per language.
Availability
All Language 1 languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese) will be available to elect but please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language but this is not always possible.
Description
This is a 20-credit elective module designed for students who wish to learn a brand new language, or for students who wish to further develop their current language skills alongside their main programme of study. The module aims to improve students’ language skills appropriate to their entry level.
This module will allow you to diversify your degree, whilst enhancing your communication skills in the target language. You will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner where extensive use will be made of authentic materials in the target language. You will also be required to reflect on your own learning needs when faced with the target language and to explore the strategies required to make progress as a learner.
Assessment
- PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
- CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
- CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)
Additional information
You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Selene Genovesi.