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This course introduces postgraduate students to the grammar and syntax of the target language, helps them acquire an initial foundation vocabulary and build on it and enables them to use the language in comprehension, speaking and writing.

3 x 1hr seminars on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.00am over 18 weeks.

Standard entry to Masters at College level.

Evidence of aptitude for language study equivalent to successful completion of a school qualification (SQA Higher or equivalent) in another foreign language and/or with the agreement of the Course Convener.

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The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Assessed language exercises throughout semesters 1 and 2: 30%

■ Class test (50 minutes) - 40%

■ Oral examination (10 minutes) - 30%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There is no alternative to the exercises, but flexible deadlines may be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ There is no alternative to the class test, but extra time may be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ Invigilated online oral examination as alternative to exam.

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor. 

This course aims to:

■ introduce students to the target language and prepare them to move directly into level 2;

■ ensure students can understand, read, write and speak the target language at beginners level;

■ ensure students can use the target language confidently at levels A1 and A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and that towards the end of the academic year students are able to understand and produce material at B1 level of the Framework;

■ help prepare students to use the target language in everyday situations.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ read, comprehend, analyse and translate beginner-level texts of a variety of styles in the target language;

■ speak with confidence in the target language on a range of topics reflecting work done on the course, using all the basic structures, idiom, and vocabulary correctly;

■ respond with confidence to questions posed both orally and in writing, using the basic grammatical structures of the target language accurately and appropriately;

■ produce texts written in the target language that show an active command of vocabulary, grammar and idiom at beginners level reflecting the work contained in the course materials.