LA1PK1: IWLP Modern Greek 1

Module code: LA1PK1

Module provider: Languages and Cultures; School of Humanities

Credits: 20

Level: Level 1 (Certificate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 1 / 2

Module convenor: Dr Dimitra Tzanidaki-Kreps, email: d.tzanidaki-kreps@reading.ac.uk

Module co-convenor: Professor Timothy Duff, email: t.e.duff@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded: IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE LA1PK2 OR TAKE LA1PK3 (Compulsory)

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 21 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

The module is intended for students of any year of study with little or no knowledge of Modern Greek. It aims to introduce students to the language and enable them to achieve A1/A1+ of the CEFR or equivalent which entails using basic, concrete language to communicate in familiar everyday situations and exchange personal information.

The module aims at providing students with:

• the ability to communicate in Greek at survival level in typical situations met when visiting Greece
• the competence in basic Greek grammar and vocabulary required to communicate and understand at survival level in everyday situations
• an insight into aspects of everyday life in Greece
• an understanding of the nature of language and language learning.

Our small, interactive classes are designed to equip students with communicative language skills in an engaging way.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken and written Greek on a variety of familiar everyday topics.
2. Express themselves in Greek in speaking and writing at a simple survival level about a selection of defined everyday topics and within a defined range of written genres.
3. Recognise a range of basic Greek vocabulary and grammatical structures and apply these in both speaking and writing.
4. Evaluate and reflect on their own language learning.

Module content

The module will introduce and develop the language and communicative situations of selected areas relevant to visiting and living in Greece.

Topics will include introducing oneself, family, leisure activities, social plans, eating out, shopping, the home, the town and holidays.

A solid linguistic foundation will continue to be ensured by the study of grammar and vocabulary, always presented in context and in an accessible and engaging way.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods are based on interactive language development tasks, such as group work and role playing, and include the study of short texts, oral development work and listening  comprehension exercises. Learning activities are supported by various media such as audio and, where appropriate, computer software. The module is taught as far as possible in the target language.

Support is given and adjustments are made for students with disabilities. However, please note that IWLP language modules are communicative in nature and students are required to work in small groups. In addition, students should be aware that spelling, grammar and sentence structure are assessed. In this respect the IWLP assessment is exempt from the University’s requirement to take specific learning difficulties into account when marking in almost all cases. For queries, contact iwlp@reading.ac.uk.

Study hours

At least 60 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
• the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
• where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

In order to consolidate and develop their language learning, students are encouraged to complete regular tasks – in class and outside – on which on-going feedback is provided. Additional feedback, with opportunity for self-reflection and feedforward is provided in week 11 of semester 1, through tests and other tasks to be included in the Portfolio/project.

Reassessment

Additional costs