120 Further In<strong>for</strong>mation Language Courses <strong>for</strong> Non-Specialists and Special Purposes 1. Language courses <strong>for</strong> non-specialists 1. Language courses <strong>for</strong> non-specialists The Language Centre provides courses <strong>for</strong> students and staff from throughout the <strong>University</strong> who wish to take up or continue the study of a language. Languages on offer this year are Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek (Modern), Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Sign Language, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Courses in minority languages will only run if there is sufficient demand. The language taught is of a practical nature. The courses allow <strong>for</strong> progression from one level to the next, while not precluding first admission above the lowest level. Classes, which usually last two hours, are held weekly, as far as possible outside normal <strong>University</strong> teaching hours (e.g. in the later afternoon, early evening or Wednesday afternoon) and usually run <strong>for</strong> most of the academic year. Progression is recorded in line with the Common European Framework of Reference. A <strong>University</strong> Certificate will be awarded to all students who attend <strong>for</strong> over 70% of the course and will include attainment level <strong>for</strong> CEFR <strong>for</strong> those who have progressed satisfactorily. Enrolment <strong>for</strong> courses takes place during August and September. <strong>Students</strong> can register online at the Language Centre website. Further in<strong>for</strong>mation, including timetable can be found on the Language Centre web pages at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/lc. There is an administrative charge of £20 to students and staff <strong>for</strong> each course. Further in<strong>for</strong>mation may be obtained from the Language Centre, Ground Floor, The McClay Library (028) 9097 6178. 2. Languages <strong>for</strong> special purposes The Language Centre, in conjunction with the School of Modern Languages, now offers all students the opportunity to enrol in a course leading to a Certificate in Languages <strong>for</strong> Special Purposes. These certificates are open to undergraduate or postgraduate students from all faculties in the <strong>University</strong> who wish to develop their linguistic ability within specific contexts, such as Business or Tourism. In French, German and Spanish <strong>for</strong> Business the three modules in each of the languages leading to the award of the certificate will equip students with the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to cope in a range of business situations in the <strong>for</strong>eign country. Each Certificate <strong>for</strong> Business in French, German or Spanish or the Certificate in Practical Irish is made up of three modules: Introductory (Post-GCSE <strong>for</strong> French), Intermediate and Advanced. The Certificate <strong>for</strong> Tourism in French, German, Italian or Spanish is made up of one double module <strong>for</strong> each language. While these courses give the student a sound knowledge of the language and vocabulary required <strong>for</strong> the tourism and leisure industry they do not carry the same accreditation as the business modules. On successful completion of the module students are awarded a general Certificate <strong>for</strong> French, German or Spanish <strong>for</strong> Tourism. All modules in the Languages <strong>for</strong> Special Purposes programme can be accessed through the computer based learning system in the <strong>University</strong>’s multimedia Language Centre, allowing students to study at their own pace and in their own time as well as having the opportunity to attend tutor-led sessions. Each module will be delivered over two semesters through a combination of tutor-led classes and self-access multimedia material. <strong>Students</strong> must normally pass the three modules in each language of the business courses to be awarded the certificate. With the exception of the first French module, <strong>for</strong> which GCSE French at Grade C (or equivalent) is required, there are no specific entry requirements <strong>for</strong> the introductory modules. These modules are not available as part of any degree pathway and students may only enrol on these modules over and above the full complement of modules <strong>for</strong> their degree. The marks awarded <strong>for</strong> the business modules will be recorded on transcripts of degree marks. Each business module will carry 20 CATS points. A fee of £60 is payable <strong>for</strong> enrolment on each module. Please contact the Language Centre <strong>for</strong> further details and enrolment.
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