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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Ibero-American Studies

920-243/343 Catalan 2 N-1/3 N-1

Note:

This subject depends on the availability of a Catalan Lecturer from Spain.

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr Robert Archer

Prerequisite/s:

Available to students who have passed another Romance language, such as Spanish 1, or an approved equivalent.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Four hours per week: one 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and two 1-hour practical classes

Objectives:

Students who complete this subject should:

  • be able to carry on a basic conversation in Catalan; and

  • be able to comprehend and produce simple written texts.

Content:

This is an introduction to the Catalan language and to the culture of that part of Spain in which Catalan is spoken. Regular work with video and audio tapes from the widely-acclaimed Catalan language course, Digui digui, written exercises and reading preparation will be set. A wide spectrum of audio, video and written materials are available direct from Catalonia which help to reinforce the everyday use of the language. Various aspects of Catalan civilisation will be introduced and the problematic co-existence of Catalan alongside Spanish, especially in relation to Barcelona, will be explored.

Assessment:

One 1500-word essay (40%), weekly written exercises (30%), class participation (10%), one 1-hour final test (20%).

Prescribed Texts:

The texts will be supplemented with other material by the Department.

  • Mas, M., et al., Digui, digui (Book 1), Enciclopedia Catalana, Barcelona, 1991.
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