922-023 LaTrobe-Catalan Beginners 2A/3A

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details. This subject depends on the availability of a Catalan lector.

Available to students who have passed another Romance language subject, such as Spanish 1 or an approved equivalent with an H3 or better. Coordinator's approval required.

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, written exercises and reading preparation are 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 are introduced and the problematic coexistence of Catalan alongside Spanish, especially in relation to Barcelona, is explored.

Written work, oral/aural work, and an end of semester written test all equivalent to 4000 words.