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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
FLTU1103 Beginners Polish
20 creditsClass Size: 18
Module manager: Anna Zawarka-Addou
Email: lfa@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is approved as a skills discovery module
Module summary
This module is for students who have no previous knowledge of Polish. The emphasis is on achieving a basic level of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) while developing confidence and a degree of accuracy when using the language in a limited range of situations. The module also aims to stimulate students' interest in Poland and deepen their knowledge and understanding of Polish society and culture.Objectives
This module aims to introduce students to the Polish language and gradually develop their ability to function at beginners' level. Students should develop a basic understanding of everyday vocabulary, understand the rules of pronunciation and have a basic grasp of the relevant grammar for that level. They should also develop an awareness of Polish culture.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of commonly used vocabulary and everyday expressions in the topics covered;
- extract accurately the key information from audio and/or video material;
- understand and make themselves understood by a sympathetic native speaker in specific contexts;
- demonstrate some awareness of cultural and linguistic differences between the use of Polish and English;
- demonstrate a basic knowledge of grammar.
Syllabus
1. Exchange personal information about themselves and their family
2. Understand and use numbers, the time, dates
3. Basic shopping including food, clothes, colours, asking about prices, sizes
4. Understand and give simple descriptions
5. Talk about likes and dislikes
6. Talk about daily routine
7. Talk about the weather
8. Eating out
9. Understanding and giving simple directions
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Language Class | 21 | 2.00 | 42.00 |
Private study hours | 158.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 42.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Guided independent study each week including review of the lesson, self study and homework tasks, some of which will be submitted for the portfolio; and preparation for the final exam.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Guided independent study, participation in class, feedback on core tasks, feedback on homework and preparation for the final speaking exam.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | Semester 1 core tasks in listening, reading &writing | 30.00 |
Portfolio | 2 tasks for reading and 2 tasks for writing | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 70.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 10 mins | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 30.00 |
Resit: require submission of a new portfolio in the first week of the resit period
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 14/08/2015
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