LA1PK3: IWLP Modern Greek 3

Module code: LA1PK3

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): Before taking this module, you must take LA1PK2 or equivalent. (Open)

Co-requisite module(s):

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

Module(s) excluded: IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE LA1PK1 OR TAKE LA1PK2 (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

This module is intended for studentsof any year of studywith previous basic knowledge of the Modern Greek language (A2 of the CEFR or equivalent).Themodule aims at enabling students to achieve a CEFR B1 level within a defined range of topics, allowing students to move from the immediate personal domain of communicative situations into educational and work-related domains. 

Themodule aims at providing students with: 

• the ability to communicate in Greekin everyday situations aboutmatters related to work, education, leisure, etc.  
• thecompetence in Greek grammar and vocabularyrequiredto communicate at a more independent level 
• further insights into aspects of society and everyday life in Greek-speaking countries 
• intercultural competencein comparing and evaluating aspects of culture. 

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 ofclear, standardspoken and written Greek on a variety of familiar topics. 
2. Express themselves in Greekwith reasonable fluencywhenspeakingandwriting about familiar subjectsin a straightforwardcommunicative context (conversation or texttype). 
3. Recognise an increasinglywiderand more complexrange of Greek vocabulary andgrammatical structures and apply these with increased confidence when speaking and writing about familiarand personally relevant subjects. 

Module content

The module will consolidate and develop the language and communicativeskillsrequired toengage withtopicssuch asadvanced personal biography, cultural stereotypes and contrasts,ecology and climate crisis, landmark historical and archeological sites, aspects of Modern Greek literature and more.Grammar and vocabularywill beexploredin context in an accessible and engaging way,ensuringa solid linguistic foundation. 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential vocabulary and grammar structures in a communicative context and is taught as far as possible in the target language. Teaching methods are based on interactive language development tasks, such as group work and discussions, and include the study of short texts, oral development work and listening comprehension exercises. Learning activities are supported bya variety of digital and printed media. 

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 markingin almost all cases. 

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: https://www.reading.ac.uk/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