Polish Level 2 - LFA00082L
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: Information currently unavailable
- Credit level: LFA2
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This Level 2 course will enable you to build on your knowledge of Polish 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.
Related modules
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of the module is to develop competence in Polish, 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 Polish 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.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of LFA Polish 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:
- Speaking: ability to give and seek information to fulfil social and work requirements; to seek and respond to opinions on everyday matters; to give short, structured presentations.
- Listening: ability to obtain general information and specific details from oral material taken from varied authentic sources.
- Reading: ability to obtain general information and specific details from written material taken from varied authentic sources.
- Writing: ability to produce written information to fulfil social and work requirements; to produce letters, emails and short texts to fulfil everyday requirements.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Module feedback
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.
Indicative reading
Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).