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Catalan Modules

Level 4 Modules 

CAT4011 Catalan Culture: Art, Literature and Football

This module offers a general introduction to modern and contemporary Catalan culture from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. Topics covered include: nationalism; the politics of language; the avant--garde art of Salvador Dalí and Miró; literature; football. There is no language requirement for this module; therefore it is suitable for students with no knowledge of Catalan and Spanish.

CAT4200 Introductory Catalan

This module should be chosen by students wishing to take a full academic year of Introductory Catalan. Successful students will complete Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFRL). Teaching materials are selected with a view to introducing students to Catalan culture and society. Students are expected to actively participate in and contribute to the learning process in the classroom. They must attend five hours of teaching per week and expect to spend a further five hours per week on private study. The entire module counts towards the QMUL Model.

Level 5 Modules 

CAT5200 Catalan II Intensive

This module is aimed at students who already have a basic knowledge of Catalan. Its focus is on developing oral fluency, improving aural and reading comprehension skills, learning new structures and vocabulary, and writing skills. Its primary aim is to prepare students for a year abroad: living and working or attending university in a Catalan-speaking territory, and writing the Year Abroad Assessment.

CAT5008 Introduction to translation studies: Catalan, Spanish and English

This module introduces some fundamental concepts of translation theory, overviews history of translation paying special attention to Catalan and Spanish texts translated into English. It explores the translation of different genres such as poetry, drama, narrative, films and advertising by comparing narrative techniques and textual conventions in Catalan, Spanish and English. This module will also be an introduction to specialised translation and will explore the use of computer assisted translation tools and subtitling tools.

Level 6 Modules

CAT6200 Catalan III

This module is for students who have completed Catalan II Intensive. The focus will be on fluency, expansion of vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, advanced oral and reading comprehension, and development of writing skills.