- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
- Credit value: Information currently unavailable
- Credit level: LFA
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
This Level 2 course will enable you to build on your knowledge of Greek and increase your confidence in using the language. It will also allow you to further understand the culture of the countries where it is spoken.
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
The aim of the module is to develop competence in Greek, for students with a previous knowledge at A1 CEFR/beginners/GCSE (or equivalent), in the four key language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, the module will enable students to improve their knowledge of the societies and cultures in which Greek is spoken.
The key aspects covered by the course are: grammar and syntax; vocabulary; pronunciation and intonation; verbal and non-verbal communication strategies; written communication strategies; style and register; cultural issues and current affairs.
At the end of LFA Greek Level 2, students will have acquired competence in a range of straightforward language tasks in work and social contexts, and will be able to use a range of language/style to meet the needs of differing situations and topics. The level acquired in each of the four language skills is as follows:
In terms of the CEFR (Common European Framework) for Languages, the standard achieved at the end of the course is A2/B1 (Independent User: Threshold):
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) LFA Modern Greek Level 2 |
8 hours | 70 |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Oral Exam |
N/A | 30 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) LFA Modern Greek Level 2 |
8 hours | 70 |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Oral Exam |
N/A | 30 |
Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.
In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.
Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).