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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Ibero-American Studies

920-244/344 Catalan 2 N-2/3 N-2

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:

Catalan 2 N-1/3 N-1 or an approved equivalent.

Timetable:

Semester 2

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 understand, speak and write Catalan at an initial intermediate level; and

  • have a mastery of key grammatical structures in Catalan.

Content:

This subject continues to emphasise performance in the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing but on a more advanced level than Catalan 2 N-1/3 N-1. The rich literary tradition, valued in Catalan society is discussed and studied. A selection of literature from the present century, will be made and examined together with a brief look at the classical period.

Assessment:

One 1500-word essay (30%), weekly written exercises (30%), two 20-minute oral presentations (20%), one 1-hour final test (20%).

Prescribed Texts:

  • Mas M. et al., Digui, digui (Book 1), Enciclopedia Catalana, Barcelona, 1991.
  • Rodoreda, M., La plaça del Diamant, Edicions 62, Barcelona.
  • Rodoreda, M., La meva cristina i altres contes, Edicions 62, Barcelona.
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