LA041-4-AU-CO:
Language Expert 1
2018/19
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 04 October 2018
Friday 14 December 2018
15
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Requisites for this module
(none)
LA042
(none)
(none)
LA069
BA Q140 Language Studies,
BA Q143 Language Studies (4 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA R900 Modern Languages,
BA R999 Modern Languages (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA R8T7 Modern Languages with Latin American Studies,
BA R8T9 Modern Languages with Latin American Studies (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA RR49 Spanish Studies and Modern Languages,
BA RT97 Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies,
BA RT99 Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
MLANR990 Modern Languages (Translation)
Module Description
This introductory module is a foundation module designed to introduce key concepts relating to languages, language learning and intercultural communication. It will help you develop intercultural skills and language awareness to support and complement the language skills that are covered in language-specific modules. Study resources include printed materials and online activities which support independent learning. Together, they will introduce you to some of the elements that define studying modern foreign languages. This module is compulsory for students in BA Modern Languages, BA Language Studies and BA French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish Studies and Modern Languages.
Aims
The aims of this module are
* to equip students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to gain maximum benefit from their language studies;
* for students to acquire a professional approach to their studies;
* to provide students with the tools to understand linguistic concepts;
* to apply these concepts to the languages they study in order to become better learners.
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Including number and format of contact hours, e.g. lectures, seminars, classes, practicals
Specify where students can find this information
There are three weekly contact hours, including a two hour lecture in English and a one hour tutorial in the language the student has chosen as their major language. Class time is dedicated to the introduction of new concepts and focuses on creating practice opportunities.
Students will be expected to attend all sessions and to complete some relevant practical tasks for each session.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Quiz 2 - Moodle |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Portfolio |
|
60% |
| Coursework |
Quiz 1 - Moodle |
|
20% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne, email: laetitia.vedrenne@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne, Mrs Daniela Carboni, Dr Beatriz De Paiva, Ms Emma Hopper
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne
Tel: 01206 872114,
Email: laetitia.vedrenne@essex.ac.uk
Office: 4.219
Mrs Daniela Carboni, office: 4.324, telephone:01206 874835, email: danic@essex.ac.uk
Dr Beatriz De Paiva, office: 4.211, telephone:01206 872236, email: bdepaiva@essex.ac.uk
Ms Emma Hopper, office: 4.303, telephone: 01206 872191, email: eehopp@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Rhian Elisabeth Atkin
Cardiff University
Lecturer
Dr Matilde Gallardo
King's College London
Lecturer
Prof Nils Langer
The University of Bristol
Professor
Mr David Henri Pascal Tual
The University of Cambridge
Director of the Language Unit
Prof Sonia Cunico
University of Exeter
Director of Language Teaching
Available via Moodle
Of 60 hours, 45 (75%) hours available to students:
15 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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