School of Modern Languages - st-andrews.ac.uk · Must not be a native speaker of arabic, fluent in modern standard arabic, or have a pass at higher, a level or equivalent. Learning

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SchoolofModernLanguagesArabic(AR)modulesAR1001ArabicforBeginners1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9

Plannedtimetable:11.00amor,iftimetableclash,12.00noononMon;11.00amor,iftimetableclash,12.00noonTue-Fri,or4.00pm,Tue,Thu,Friand9.00amWed,or2.00pm,Tue,Thu,Friand9amWed

Thismodule, togetherwithAR1002,willenablestudentstoread,writeandconverse insimpleModernStandard Arabic. It will cover the Arabic alphabet and writing system, and begin the study of Arabicgrammar.A selectionofnon-literarymodernArabic textswill be read in class as thebasisof languageteaching,classroomdrills,testsandwrittenassignmentsandoralclasswork.

Anti-requisite(s) Mustnotbeanativespeakerofarabic,fluentinmodernstandardarabic,orhaveapassathigher,alevelorequivalent.

Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:5languageclassesand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:50hours Guidedindependentstudy:150hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=40%,PracticalExaminations=20%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=40%,approximately15-minutePracticalExamination=20%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MrMIWhitehouseModuleteachingstaff: DrFCaiani,TBC,MrMWhitehouse

AR1002ArabicforBeginners2


Plannedtimetable:11.00amor,iftimetableclash,12.00noononMon;11.00amor,iftimetableclash,12.00noonTue-Fri,or3.00pmTue-Fri,or4.00pm,Tue,Thu,Friand9.00amWed

ThismodulewillcompletetheworkofAR1001andpreparestudentsforAR2001.Itwillcovertheremainingpoints of Arabic grammar, using a selection of representative non-literary texts. Please note that thismoduleisnotdesignedfornativeorheritagespeakersofArabic.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassAR1001

Anti-requisite(s) Thestudentmustnotbeanativespeakerofarabicwhoisfluentinmodernstandardarabic.



Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MrMIWhitehouseModuleteachingstaff: DrFCaiani,TBC,MrMWhitehouse


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AR2001IntermediateArabic1


Plannedtimetable: 10.00am.Iftimetableclash,2.00pmWed,ThuandFri,or4.00pmWed,ThuandFri

Thismodule, togetherwithAR2002,willenable students to readandwriteModernStandardArabic tointermediatelevelwiththeaidofadictionary,andtospeakinstandardArabiconappropriatetopicswithalimitedvocabulary.Oralworkandwrittenclassworkwillbebasedonaseriesoftextsselectedfortheirrelevancetotheunderstandingofcontemporaryissuesandculture.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassAR1002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrFCaianiModuleteachingstaff: DrFCaiani,TBC,MrMWhitehouse

AR2002IntermediateArabic2


Plannedtimetable: 10.00am.Iftimetableclash,10.00amWed,2.00pmThuandFri,or4.00pmWed,ThuandFri

This module continues the work of AR2001 and prepares students for Honours modules in Arabic. Intutorials,appliedlanguageworkusespassagesfromcontemporaryandmodernwritings,selectedfortheirrelevance to the understanding of contemporary issues, language and thought. In classes/lectures,representativeliterarytextsprovideanintroductiontokeythemesinArabicculture.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassAR2001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:5language/textclassesand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:55hours Guidedindependentstudy:145hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrFCaianiModuleteachingstaff: DrFCaiani,TBC,MrMWhitehouse


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AR2004IntroductiontoClassicalArabCulture

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amMon,TueandThuThismoduleaimstogiveanintroductiontoclassicalArabculturebyexploringtheintellectualhistoryoftheArabworldandthecontextofitsdevelopmentduringtheearlyandclassicalperiod(6th-15thcenturies).ThecoursewillcoversubjectssuchasthehistoryoftheArabianPeninsulaupuntilAbbasidtimes;theArabiclanguage, its history, script and literature; the Qur'an, its style and content; Islamic theology andphilosophy;scienceandknowledgeinIslam;andIslamicartandarchitecture.Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lecturesand1surgeryhourScheduledlearning:30hours Guidedindependentstudy:170hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrOElmazModuleteachingstaff: DrOElmazorTBC


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ComparativeLiterature(CO)modules

CO1001TheNineteenth-CenturyNovel

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 1.00pmThismoduleintroducesstudentstothestudyofComparativeLiteraturethroughnineteenth-centurynovelsfromFrance,Germany,Italy,Russia,SpainandtheUK.AllthetextswillbereadinEnglishtranslation.Theaimofthemoduleistointroducestudentstoarepresentativeandcanonicalrangeoffictionalworks,withfocusononeliterarygenre-thenovel-andoneover-archingtheme.Thethemewillchangedependingonstaffavailability,butfortheimmediatefuturewillbe'TheNovelofAdultery'.Lecturers,seminarleadersand secondary criticismwill all model a variety of comparative approaches for students and promotediscussionofthediscipline.Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lectures,1seminar,1optionalsurgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrKEJonesModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

CO1002DramaintheTwentiethandTwenty-firstCenturies

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 1.00pmThis module introduces students to the study of Comparative Literature through plays written in thetwentiethandtwenty-firstcenturyfromFrance,Germany,Iran,Italy,Russia,Spain,theUKandtheUSA.Allthe texts will be read in English translation. The aim of the module is to introduce students to arepresentativeandcanonicalrangeoffictionalworks,withfocusononeliterarygenre-drama-andoneover-archingtheme.Thethemewillchangedependingonstaffavailability,butfortheimmediatefuturewillbe'StagingthePolitical'.Lecturers,seminarleadersandsecondarycriticismwillallmodelavarietyofcomparativeapproachesforstudentsandpromotediscussionofthedisciplineandpotentialdirectionsforfurtherstudyatsub-honoursandhonoursdegreelevel.Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lectures,1seminar,1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:156hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrKEJonesModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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CO2001GoodandEvil

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 1.00pmThismoduleintroducesstudentstosettexts,bothcanonicalandnon-canonical,whichaddressthethemeof'GoodandEvil'.ReadinEnglishtranslation,thetextsareoriginallywritteninarangeoflanguages(drawnfrom Arabic, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish, and English), represent a number ofdifferentgenres(e.g.novels,poetry,film),andspanabroadhistoricalrange(typicallyfromthethirteenthtothetwenty-firstcentury).Studentswillthusanalysethemanywaysinwhich'Good'and'Evil'havebeenconceivedandrepresentedindifferentliterarytraditions,genresandatdifferenttimes.Targetedworkonrelevantcomparativetheoriesandmethodologiesaswellasissuesraisedbytranslationwillunderpinthemodule, and will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills acquired at Level 1 of thecomparativeliteratureprogramme.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassCO1001orpassCO1002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrEFBondModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

CO2002Journeys

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 1.00pmThismoduleintroducesstudentstosettexts,bothcanonicalandnon-canonical,offeringvariantsonthethemeof'Journeys',atoposthatembracesbothliteralandimaginarydisplacementsto'real'andsymbolicplacesandspacesalike.ReadinEnglishtranslation,thetextsareoriginallywritteninarangeoflanguages(drawnfromArabic,French,German,Italian,Persian,Russian,Spanish,andEnglish),representanumberofdifferentgenres(e.g.novels,letters,film),andspanabroadhistoricalrange(typicallyfromthethirteenthto the twenty-first century). Students will thus analyse themany ways in which 'Journeys' have beenconceivedandrepresentedindifferentliterarytraditions,genresandatdifferenttimes.Furtherworkoncomparativetheoriesandmethodologiesaswellasissuesraisedbytranslationwillunderpinthemodule,andwillprovidestudentswiththeopportunitytoreflectandbuildonskillsacquiredatearlierstagesofthecomparativeliteratureprogramme.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassCO2001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrPJLennonModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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French(FR)modules

FR1001FrenchLanguageandLiterature1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amThis module aims to bridge the gulf between school and university French studies by developing thelanguageskillsofpostA-Level/HigherentrantsandofferingthemagroundingintheliteraryandculturaltraditioninFrance.Inparticular,itaimstoensuregrammaticalcompetenceandpromotecomprehensionandproductioninbothwrittenandspokenmodes,andtoteachthereadingofFrenchliterarytextsintheirsocio-culturalcontextanddevelopbasicskillsofliterarycriticism.

Pre-requisite(s):Intakingthismoduleyoumusthavehigher,advancedhigherorA-Levelfrenchatgradea(oreuropeanequivalent),orinternationalbaccalaureat(6infrenchathighlevel),orapscoreof5,orsatsubjecttestscoreof700+.


Weeklycontact:4hoursand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrJSOCarson

FR1002FrenchLanguageandLiterature2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amThismodule aims to ensure grammatical competence and promote comprehension and production inwritten and spoken modes, and to teach the reading of French literary texts in their socio-culturalbackgroundanddevelopbasicskillsofliterarycriticism,buildingonFR1001.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR1001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrJSOCarson


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FR2201SecondLevelFrenchLanguage(1)

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.Thismodule has been designed to consolidate and extend the analytical and linguistic skills you haveacquiredat First level. Youwill understandbetterhow the languageworks, how it is usedandhow toanalyseit.Youwillalsodevelopyourskillsinspoken,auralandwrittenFrenchforavarietyofacademicandcommunicationpurposesandindifferentculturalcontexts.Thiswillprepareyoudirectlyforthelinguisticrequirementsoftheyearabroadaswellastheanalyticalskillsrequiredathonourslevel.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR1002

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeFR2021ortakeFR2022ortakeFR2031ortakeFR2032


Weeklycontact:2hoursofseminars(x10weeks)and1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:80hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:1.5-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrMGanofskyModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

FR2202SecondLevelFrenchLanguage(2)

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.TheSecondlevellanguagecoursehasbeendesignedtoconsolidateandextendtheanalyticalandlinguisticskillsyouhaveacquiredatFirstlevelandinFR2201.Youwillunderstandbetterhowthelanguageworks,howitisusedandhowtoanalyseit.Youwillalsodevelopyourskillsinspoken,auralandwrittenFrenchforavarietyofacademicandcommunicationpurposesandindifferentculturalcontexts.Thiswillprepareyoudirectlyforthe linguisticrequirementsoftheyearabroadaswellastheanalyticalskillsrequiredathonourslevel.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR2201



Weeklycontact:2hoursofseminars(x10weeks)and1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:78hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=40%,PracticalExaminations=30%,Coursework=30%AsusedbyStAndrews:1-hourWrittenExamination=40%,OralExamination=30%,Coursework=30%

Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrMGanofskyModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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FR2203FrenchCivilisation:fromtheMiddleAgestotheAgeofEnlightenment

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonWedThismodulewillfocusontherootsofFrance'scultureandontheevolutionof itsnational identity.ThevarietyofmaterialyouwillbegivenwillhelpyoutoextendbothyourcommandofthelanguageandyourknowledgeofFrenchhistoryandculturefromtheMiddleAgestotheAgeofEnlightenment.Bothlecturesand tutorialswill be taught in French, and seminarswill be focused on the study of textual and visualdocumentsprovidinginsightsintotheperiodbeingstudied.TheywillprovidesolidfoundationforcontentmodulesbeingofferedatHonourslevel.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR1002



Weeklycontact:1-hourlecture(x8weeks),1-hourseminar(x7weeks)and1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:90-minuteWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 1-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrJSOCarsonModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

FR2204FrenchCivilisation:fromtheNineteenthtotheTwenty-firstCentury

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonWedThismodulewillfocusonthedevelopmentofFrance'scultureandontheevolutionofitsnationalidentitysincetheFrenchRevolutionof1789.ThevarietyofmaterialyouwillbegivenwillhelpyoutoextendbothyourcommandofthelanguageandyourknowledgeofFrenchhistoryandcultureinthemodernperiod.BothlecturesandseminarswillbetaughtinFrench,andseminarswillbefocusedonthestudyoftextualandvisualdocumentsprovidinginsightsintothetopicsstudied.ItwillprovidesolidfoundationforcontentmodulesbeingofferedatHonourslevel.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR2201




Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 1-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrGPBowdModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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FR2205FrenchLiterature:fromtheMiddleAgestotheAgeofEnlightenment

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonTueThismodulewillfocusontherootsofFrance'sliteratureanditsevolutionthroughthemedievalandearlymodern periods. Thismodule aims at giving you a sample of Frenchwriting through a focus onmajorauthorsofthepast. Inthetextstobestudiedforthismodule,youwill findmanyhumanproblemsandfoiblesexploredwithindifferentconventionsandcontexts,whilstalsofocusingonthedevelopmentofanationalliterature.BothlecturesandseminarswillbetaughtinFrench.TheywillprovidesolidfoundationforcontentmodulesbeingofferedatHonourslevel.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR1002




Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 1-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrVCTurnerModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

FR2206FrenchLiterature:fromtheNineteenthtotheTwenty-firstCentury

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonTueThismodulewillfocusonthedevelopmentofFrenchliteraturesincetheFrenchRevolutionof1789tothepresentday.ThismoduleaimsatgivingyouasampleofmodernFrenchwritingthroughafocusonmajorauthors.Inthetextstobestudiedforthismodule,youwillfindmanyhumanproblemsandfoiblesexploredwithindifferentconventionsandcontexts.BothlecturesandseminarswillbetaughtinFrench.TheywillprovidesolidfoundationforcontentmodulesbeingofferedatHonourslevel.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassFR2201




Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 1-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrESMHugueny-LegerModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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German(GM)modules

GM1001FirstLevelGermanA1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 3.00pmThismodulelaysthefoundationforthestudyofGermanatuniversity.Inoral,writingandgrammarclasses,youwilldevelopbothcommunicativeskillandyourknowledgeofGermangrammar. Inweeklylecturesandtutorials,youbeginasurveyofGermanspeakingliteratureandculture.ThissemestercoversGermanliteratureandculture fromthepost-warperiodafter1945,with theemergenceof thedividedGermanstate,untilthetumultuouseventsofre-unificationin1989.Pre-requisite(s): IntakingthismoduleyoumusthavehigherorA-Levelgermanorequivalent


Weeklycontact:1lecture,1seminar,2languageclasses,CALLclassroomworkand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MsKLMerickaModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

GM1002FirstLevelGermanA2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 3.00pmThis module builds on the foundation study of German language and literature in Module GM1001.Languageclasseswill furtherdevelopspeaking, readingandwritingskillsandgrammaticalcompetence,usingmaterialswhichcoveraspectsofcontemporaryGermansocietyandculture.Lecturesandtutorialscover the period from 1989 to the present day, examining the emergence of contemporary Germanliteratureandcultureinarangeofgenres.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1001


Weeklycontact:1lecture,1seminar,2languageclasses,CALLclassroomworkand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:156hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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GM1003FirstLevelGermanB1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 4.00pmThemodule provides the first half of an intensive language programme for beginners and those withStandardGradeorGCSEGerman.StudentstakingthemodulearestronglyadvisedtoproceedtomoduleGM1004inthesecondsemester.Completionofthetwomodulescanprovideaone-yearfoundationforthosestudentslookingforanancillarylanguageskill,oritcanleadtoentryintotheSecondLevelGermancourseandsubsequentlytoanHonoursdegreeinGerman.TheemphasiswillbeprimarilyontheacquisitionofcompetenceintheGermanlanguage,bothwrittenandspoken,andactivitiesinclasswillcombinetheteachingofgrammarwiththedevelopmentofcommunicativecompetenceandwrittenskills.

Pre-requisite(s): Thestudentmustnothaveapassathigher,A-Levelorequivalentnormusttheybeanativegermanspeaker

Anti-requisite(s) IntakingthismoduleyoumustnothavehigherorA-Levelgermanorequivalentorbeanativespeakerofgerman.



Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MsIHartungModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

GM1004FirstLevelGermanB2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 4.00pmThemodule represents thesecondhalfof the intensive languagecourses forbeginnersand thosewithintermediate qualifications. Completion of this module and Module GM1003 can provide a one-yearfoundationforthoseseekinganancillarylanguageskill,orleadtoentryintotheSecondLevelGermanclassand subsequently to an Honours degree in German. Themodule builds on the work done inModuleGM1003. Students complete the secondhalf of a one-year course inmodernGerman and continue todevelop their linguistic skills, bothwritten and oral. There is at this stage also some study of selectedGerman literary texts. Please note that thismodule is not designed for native or heritage speakers ofGerman.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1003Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:4classesand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:156hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MsKLMerickaModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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GM2003SecondLevelAdvancedGermanLanguage1

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.ThismodulebuildsonthelanguagecomponentofmodulesGM1001andGM1002forstudentswhohadA-level/Highers/equivalentGermanwhentheystartedtheirdegree.Itprovidespracticeinwritingskillsandtheextensionofstudents'knowledgeofgrammar.Languageclassesalsodevelopcompetenceinlisteningandspeakingandextendstudents'awarenessofcontemporaryGerman.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1002Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeGM2007Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:2languageclassesand1optionalsurgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:80hours

Assessmentpattern:



GM2004SecondLevelAdvancedGermanLanguage2

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amMonandtobearranged.Thismoduleaimstoenhancefurtherstudents'skillsinwrittenandspokenGermanandtheirknowledgeofcontemporaryGerman,preparingthemforanytimetobespentstudyingorworkinginaGerman-speakingcountry.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM2003Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeGM2008Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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GM2007SecondLevelEx-BeginnersGermanLanguage1

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.Thismoduleisdesignedtoprovideintensivelanguagestudyforstudentswhohavecompletedthefirstlevelbeginners/near beginners modules GM1003 and GM1004. It aims to develop language competencethroughwrittenandspokenlanguageclasses,withreadingandoralandwrittendiscussionoftexts,writingexercises, including essays and letters, practice in speaking and listening, and revision of aspects ofgrammar.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1004Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeGM2003Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MsKLMerickaModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

GM2008SecondLevelEx-BeginnersGermanLanguage2

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.BuildingonmoduleGM2007,themoduleaimstoprovidefurther intensive languagestudyforstudentswhotooktheFirstLevelBeginnersmodules.Itcontinuestodevelopreading,analytical,writing,listeningandspeakingskillsandgrammaticalcompetence.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM2007Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeGM2004Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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Re-assessmentpattern: hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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GM2011TheAgeofGoethe

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amMon.ThelifespanofGermany'sgreatestpoet,Goethe(1749-1832)issimultaneouslyoneofthemosteventfulandproductiveinitsculturalhistory:itseestheriseofmodernGermanliteratureinfigureslikeLessing,Goethe, Schiller, Kleist,Hölderlin, and theRomantic poets,while in philosophy, Kant, Fichte andHegeldominate the world of ideas. These revolutions in thought aremirrored in significant revolutions anddevelopmentsinhistory:theriseofPrussiaandtheimpactoftheFrenchRevolution.Themoduleintroducesstudentstotheperiod:lecturesprovidetheliteraryandculturalbackground,whiletutorialsconcentrateonsignificantandrepresentativeworks.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1002orpassGM1004Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1lecture(x10weeks),1tutorial(x10weeks)Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:80hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrMJWhiteModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught

GM2012UnificationtotheFirstWorldWar

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.ThismoduletracestheliteraryandculturalhistoryofGermanyinthenineteenthcenturyduringtheriseandfalloftheSecondEmpire.Afterthefailureofthe1848revolutioninGermanyandAustria-Hungary,theperiodseesthemilitaryunificationofGermanybyPrussia,creatingthefirstmodernGermanstatein1871,anditssubsequentdemiseintheFirstWorldWar.Culturally,theperiodproducesgreatvariety:thesubtlenarrativesoftheRealistsfindtheircounterpointintheboldmusicdramasofWagnerandthepropheticaliconoclastFriedrichNietzsche,andwhiletheNaturalistsseekuncompromisingreality,agenerationofpoetsaround1900revelindecadentbeauty.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1002orpassGM1004Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrATCusackModuleteachingstaff: Teamtaught


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GM2013MediaevalGermanLanguageandLiterature

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amWedThemoduleintroducesstudentstoMiddleHighGermanlanguageandliterature.Studentswilllearntoreadthemediaevalformofthelanguage.TheywillalsogainanoverviewoftheflourishingGermanliteratureoftheMiddleAgesinitsrichculturalcontextofchivalry,heroismandChristianity,focussingonkeytexts.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1002orpassGM1004


Weeklycontact:1lecture(x10weeks),1tutorial(x10weeks),optionalsurgeryhoursScheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:81hours

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Re-assessmentpattern: 1-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfBMEBildhauerModuleteachingstaff: ProfBBildhauer

GM2014GermanLinguistics

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amTueThemodule builds on students' familiaritywith pedagogical grammar to introduce them to theoreticallinguisticsasappliedtomodernGerman.Studentswillencounterthe'levels'oflanguage,e.g.phoneticsandphonology,includingtheInternationalPhoneticAlphabet;syntax,bothaswordorderandhowwordscombinewitheachother;lexis,thestructureofGermanvocabulary;semantics,thestudyofmeaninganditsrelationtoform;pragmatics,thestudyoflanguageuse.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassGM1002orpassGM1004Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrCBeedham


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Italian(IT)modules

IT1001IntroductiontoItalianLanguage


Plannedtimetable: Fortnightlylectures10.00amMon(beginningweek2)pluslanguageclassesnormallymeetingat10.00amor11.00am,or12.00noonMon-Fri

ThismoduleisthenormalentrypointwhichleadstoHonoursItalianforbeginnersinItalian.ItisdesignedforstudentswithnopriorexperienceofItaliananddoesnotassumeanyknowledgeofthelanguage.Thecourseisintensiveandproceedsquickly.Itconcentratesongrammarandusagethroughreading,writing,listeningandspeaking.ComputerAssistedLanguageLearning(CALL)materialsarealsousedtosupplementclassesandassessments.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativespeakersofItalian.

Pre-requisite(s): Thestudentmustnothaveapassathigher,A-Levelorequivalentinitaliannormusttheybeanativeitalianspeaker

Anti-requisite(s) Studentshouldnotbeanativespeakerofitalianorhaveapassathigher,A-Levelorequivalent


Weeklycontact:3-4languageclasses,surgeryhour(x10weeks)and1x1-hourlecture/seminaronaspectsofItalianhistoryandcultureperfortnight.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%

Modulecoordinator: MissSTriggianoModuleteachingstaff: DrNataliaFerri,MsSTriggiano

IT1002ItalianLanguage(Elementary)


Plannedtimetable:Fortnightlylectures10.00amMon(beginningweek2)pluslanguageclasses/cultureseminarnormallymeetingat10.00amor11.00am,or12.00noonMon-Thu

ThemodulebuildsonModuleIT1001andcontinuesitsbasicaimsbyincreasingthestudents'knowledgeofandabilitytouseItalian.InthismoduleonehourperweekisdedicatedtooralpracticeandstudentswillbeintroducedtoaspectsofItalianculture.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativespeakersofItalian.Pre-requisite(s): IfIT1001hasnotbeenpassed,higherorA-Levelitalianorequivalentisrequired


Weeklycontact:1oralclass,2languageclasses,1culturelecture/seminar,and1surgeryhour(x10weeks).Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:156hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=40%,PracticalExaminations=20%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=40%,PracticalExamination=20%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MissSTriggianoModuleteachingstaff: ItalianDepartmentstaffandItalianLanguageTutors


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IT1003ItalianLanguageIntermediate1

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Byarrangement-normally3.00pmThismoduleanditsco-requisiteprovideathoroughandconsistentlystructuredrevisionofgrammarandaconsolidationofspeaking,reading,writingskillsthroughformalgrammarclasses,practicalorallanguageclasses.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativespeakersofItalian.

Pre-requisite(s):IntakingthismoduleyoumusthavehigherorA-Levelitalianorequivalent.(apassmarkinanadditionaldepartmentalentrancetestwouldallowaccessalsotostudentswithaslightlylowerqualification,e.G.Gcse.)

Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeIT1013Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=20%,Coursework=80%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%(20%Oraltest,80%Continuousassessment)

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MissSTriggianoModuleteachingstaff: MsStefaniaTriggiano

IT1004ItalianLanguageIntermediate2

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: ByarrangementBuilding on IT1003, this module and its co-requisite provide a thorough revision of grammar and aconsolidationof speaking, reading andwriting skills through formal grammar classes andpractical orallanguageclasses.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativespeakersofItalian.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassIT1003Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeIT1014.Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3classesand1surgeryhourScheduledlearning:33hours Guidedindependentstudy:67hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=10%,Coursework=30%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%(10%Oraltest,30%Continuousassessment)

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: MissSTriggianoModuleteachingstaff: STriggiano


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IT1013ItalianGeographies


Plannedtimetable: Fortnightlylectures10.00amMon(beginningweek2);otherclassestobearranged.

Thismodule aims to give students some senseof the complexityofmodern Italy through the studyofparticular culturalphenomenawhichhaveplayedan important role innational identity formation.Themodulewill look at a range of different textswhich explore keymoments in twentieth century Italianculture.StudentswillgainagoodunderstandingoftheeventsandhowItalianculturehaschosentomakesenseofthemindifferentmedia.Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeIT1003ortakeIT2001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: WrittenCoursework=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfDEDuncanModuleteachingstaff: ProfDerekDuncan

IT1014ItalianHistories

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.ThismodulewillgivestudentsasenseofthecomplexityofItaly'spastthroughthestudyofliterarytextsfromdifferenthistoricalperiodsconsideredintheirdifferentcontexts.Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeIT1004ortakeIT2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: WrittenCoursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrEFBondModuleteachingstaff: TBC


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IT2001SecondLevelItalian

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 5.00pmTuelecture.Seminarclassandlanguageclassestobearranged.ThisSecondLevelItalianmoduleaimsatfurtherdevelopingthelanguageskillsacquiredinFirstlevelItalianmodules, and at enabling students to achieve an intermediate level in reading, writing, listening andspeaking in Italian.Themodulealso introducesstudentstodiverseelementsof Italianculture(filmandliterature)andlanguageusedindifferentperiods.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassIT1002orpassIT1004


Weeklycontact:3languageclasses,1culturelecture,1cultureseminarand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:50hours Guidedindependentstudy:150hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=15%,Coursework=85%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%(15%Oraltest,85%cultureessaysandlanguagework)

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfDEDuncan

IT2002SecondLevelItalian(Advanced)

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 5.00pmTuelecture.Seminarclassandlanguageclassestobearranged.ThismoduleoffersanintermediatelanguagecourseforstudentswhohavepassedIT2001.Itisdesignedto(1)furtherconsolidatestudents'knowledgeofItaliangrammar,idiomandvocabulary,(2)refinetheirlanguage skills and (3) develop their communication skills bothoral andwritten through a gradedoralprogramme related to Italian history and culture. Students will continue their study ofmediaeval andmodernItalianculture.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassIT2001


Weeklycontact:3languageclasses,1culturelecture,1cultureseminarand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:55hours Guidedindependentstudy:145hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=35%,PracticalExaminations=15%,Coursework=50%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=35%,Coursework=65%(40%essaysand25%languagework)

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrRPWilsonModuleteachingstaff: TBC


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Persian(PR)modules

PR1001PersianforBeginners1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 2.00pmMontoFriThisisabeginner'slevellanguagemodule,whichteachestheskillsofreception(readingandlistening)andproduction(speakingandwriting)inPersian.TheaimistofamiliarisestudentswiththespokenandwrittenformsofPersian,toenablethemtoexpressthemselvesinwriting,role-playandbasicdialogues,andtobegin to readbasicauthentic texts.Pleasenote that thismodule isnotdesigned fornativeorheritagespeakersofPersian.

Anti-requisite(s) IntakingthismoduleyoumustnothavehigherorA-Levelpersianorequivalentorbeanativespeakerofpersian



Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=40%,PracticalExaminations=20%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=40%,approximately15-minuteOralExamination=20%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: DrMGhorbankarimi

PR1002PersianforBeginners2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 2.00pmMontoFriThismoduleisacontinuationofPR1001,developingreceptionskills(readingandlistening),andlanguageproduction (speakingandwriting) inPersian. It alsoprovidesan introduction toelementary translationbetweenPersianandEnglish.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativeorheritagespeakersofPersian.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPR1001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:




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PR2001IntermediatePersian1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 1.00pmMontoFriThis isthefirstofthetwointermediatelevelPersianmodules.StudentswilldevelopskillstoreadmoresophisticatedtextswritteninthetargetlanguageandtranslatethemintoEnglish.TheywillalsoconsolidatetheirunderstandingofPersiangrammarandlearnhowtouseitinreading,listening,speakingandwriting.They will be introduced to vocabulary from a wider range of topics and will be able to hold longerconversationsaboutthosetopics.TheywillbeexposedtosomebasicclassicalPersianliterature.Bytheendofthemodulethestudentsareexpectedtobecompetentin:a)Conversationatanintermediatelevelonavarietyoftopics(moderneventsandIranianculture);b)Thediscussionofarangeofgeneraltopicsandc)ReadingandtranslatingmodernstandardPersiantextsfromnewspapers,shortstories,etc.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPR1002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:4lectures,1tutorialand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:50hours Guidedindependentstudy:150hours

Assessmentpattern:



PR2002IntermediatePersian2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 1.00pmMontoFriThis is the secondof two intermediate level Persianmodules. In tutorials, applied languagework usespassagesfromcontemporaryandmodernwritings,selectedfortheirrelevancetotheunderstandingofcontemporary issues, language and thought. In classes/lectures, representative literary texts provideinsights into key themes in Iranian culture. By theendof themodule the students are expected tobecompetentin:a)Readingandtranslatingnewspapersoncontemporarytopics.b)ConversingandengagingindiscussionaboutcontemporarytopicsrelatedtotheMiddleEasternandIranianculture.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPR2001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:4lectures,1tutorialand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:55hours Guidedindependentstudy:145hours

Assessmentpattern:




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Russian(RU)modules

RU1001ElementaryRussianLanguage1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amplus1oralhourtobearranged.The module, aimed at beginners, provides the most basic elements of Russian (alphabet, vocabulary,grammar, pronunciation). The module begins with the Cyrillic alphabet and the rules of spelling andpronunciation. The main grammatical areas covered are the nominal declensions (nouns, adjective,pronouns),useofcases,andtheverbalconjugations,andpresentandpasttenses.Oraltuitionwithanativelanguagetutorisprovided.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativeorheritagespeakersofRussian.

Pre-requisite(s): IntakingthismoduleyoumustnothavehigherorA-Levelrussianorequivalentorbeanativespeakerofrussian.

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU1005Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1lecture,3languageclassesand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=15%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,PracticalTest=15%,Coursework=25%


RU1002ElementaryRussianLanguage2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amplus1oralhourtobearranged.ThemodulebuildsonRU1001,andoncompletionwillhaveprovidedacompetenceinRussiangrammarsufficientforreadingRussiantexts(books,newspapersetc)withtheaidofadictionary.FurtherimportantareasofRussiangrammararecovered, includingpluralandadjectivaldeclensions, futuretenses,verbalaspectsandverbsofmotion.Oraltuition iscontinued.Pleasenotethatthismodule isnotdesignedfornativeorheritagespeakersofRussian.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1001Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU1006Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1lecture,3languageclassesand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:156hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: TBC


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RU1005AdvancedElementaryRussianLanguageandLiterature1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 4.00pmplus1hourtobearranged.ThemodulereinforcesandbuildsontheknowledgeofgrammarandvocabularyacquiredatschoolandtestsitthroughasystemofregulartranslationsfromandintoRussianandshortwrittenquizzes.LiterarytextsarestudiedinRussian,andtwoliteraryessaysinEnglisharerequired.Oraltuitionisgiveninsmall-groupclasseswithanativelanguageinstructor.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativeorheritagespeakersofRussian.Pre-requisite(s): Studentsmusthavehigherrussianoritsequivalent.Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU1001Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3languageclasses,1oralclassand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:



RU1006AdvancedElementaryRussianLanguageandLiterature2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 4.00pmplus1hourtobearranged.ThemodulebuildsonthelevelofachievementreachedinRU1005.Ithaselementsofgrammar,translation,textanalysis,studyofliterature,forwhichtwoessaysinEnglisharerequired,andoraltuitionclasseswithanativelanguageinstructor.PleasenotethatthismoduleisnotdesignedfornativeorheritagespeakersofRussian.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1005Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU1002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3languageclasses,1oralclassand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:156hours

Assessmentpattern:




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RU2100IntermediateRussian(SummerCourse)

SCOTCATCredits: 40 SCQFLevel8 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 20hoursperweekfor8weeks.This module is an intensive six-week Russian language and culture course in Russia which brings thestudent'sproficiency inRussianuptoa levelequivalenttothatreachedbystudentspassingRU2002orRU2004attheappropriatelevel(Grade11).Twentyhoursofclassesperweekinconversation,grammar,vocabulary, translation, and Russian cultural background. Students livewith familieswhere little if anyEnglishisspoken,thusenhancingtheirimmersionintheRussianlanguage.ItisavailableonlytostudentswhoareunabletotakeLevel2Russianmodulesaspartoftheirsub-HonourscourseinSemesters1and2oftheirsecondyearofstudy.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1002orRU1006Anti-requisite(s) Youcannottakethismoduleifyoutake1modulefromanylevelsmatchingru2Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:Lecturesandpracticalclasses.Scheduledlearning:160hours Guidedindependentstudy:240hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=30%,PracticalExaminations=20%,Coursework=50%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=30%,OralExamination=20%,Coursework=50%


RU2201IntermediateRussianLanguage1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 3.00pmplus1oralhourtobearranged.Thismodule(followedbyRU2202inSemester2) isthelanguagetrackatsecondlevelforstudentswhotookthebeginners'modules(RU1001andRU1002)atfirstlevel.ThemostimportantelementsofRussiangrammartaughtinthefirstyeararereinforcedinthiscourse,withfurtherpointsofgrammarandsyntax.StudentswilltranslatepassagesfromEnglishtoRussiananddevelopcomprehensionskillsinresponsetocontemporaryaudio-visualandonlinematerial.MaterialfortranslationfromRussiantoEnglishengageswithkeyhistoricalandculturalevents.SpokenRussianisimprovedthroughsmall-grouporaltuitionclasseswithanativelanguageinstructor.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1002Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU2203ortakeRU2100Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeRU2202Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3classesplus1oralhourand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:




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RU2202IntermediateRussianLanguage2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 10.00amplus1oralhourtobearranged.ThismodulefollowsRU2201.Itisthelanguagetrackatsecondlevelforstudentswhotookthebeginners'modules(RU1001andRU1002)atfirstlevel.ThemostimportantelementsofRussiangrammartaughtinthefirstyearandRU2201arereinforcedinthiscourse,withfurtherpointsofgrammarandsyntax.Studentswill translate passages from English to Russian and develop comprehension skills in response tocontemporaryaudio-visualandonlinematerial.MaterialfortranslationfromRussiantoEnglishengageswithkeyhistoricalandculturalevents.SpokenRussianisimprovedthroughsmall-grouporaltuitionclasseswithanativelanguageinstructor.Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU2204ortakeRU2002ortakeRU2006Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeRU2201Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=50%,PracticalExaminations=10%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExam=40%,Coursework=60%


RU2203AdvancedIntermediateRussianLanguage1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 3.00pmplus1oralhourtobearranged.Thismodule(followedbyRU2204inSemester2) isthelanguagetrackatsecondlevelforstudentswhotooktheadvanced'modules(RU1005andRU1006)atfirstlevel.ThemostimportantelementsofRussiangrammarrevisedinthefirstyeararereinforcedinthiscourse,withfurtherpointsofgrammarandsyntax.StudentswilltranslatepassagesfromEnglishtoRussiananddevelopcomprehensionskillsinresponsetocontemporaryaudio-visualandonlinematerial.MaterialfortranslationfromRussiantoEnglishengageswithkeyhistoricalandculturalevents.SpokenRussianisimprovedthroughsmall-grouporaltuitionclasseswithanativelanguageinstructor.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1006Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU2201Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeRU2204Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=50%,PracticalExaminations=10%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExam=40%,Coursework=60%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrEFiner


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RU2204AdvancedIntermediateRussianLanguage2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 3.00pmplus1oralhourtobearranged.ThismodulefollowsRU2203.Itisthelanguagetrackatsecondlevelforstudentswhotooktheadvanced'modules(RU1005andRU1006)atfirstlevel.ThemostimportantelementsofRussiangrammarrevisedinRU2203arereinforcedinthiscourseandfurtherpointsofgrammarandsyntaxareintroduced.Studentswill translate passages from English to Russian and develop comprehension skills in response tocontemporaryaudio-visualandonlinematerial.MaterialfortranslationfromRussiantoEnglishengageswithkeyhistoricalandculturalevents.SpokenRussianisimprovedthroughsmall-grouporaltuitionclasseswithanativelanguageinstructor.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1005Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeRU2202Co-requisite(s): YoumustalsotakeRU2203Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:



RU2205IntermediateRussianLiteratureandCulture1

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: TobeconfirmedThemoduleintroducesstudentstothreeworksofpre-twentieth-centuryliteratureandculturetobereadinRussian,whileimprovingreadingandcomprehensionskills.Itwillincludeacombinationofcanonicalandnon-canonicaltextsbywomenandmen,andexploretheculturalandinstitutionalcontextsinwhichtextswere produced, published, read, or viewed. Students will share impressions through class and onlinediscussions,andinformalpresentations.ThismodulewillpreparestudentsforHonourscontentmoduleswherelongerandmorecomplextextsarereadinRussian.Whileoptional,studentsintendingtopursuesingleorjointhonoursincludingRussianareencouragedtotakethismodule.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1002orpassRU1006Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1classperweekand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:10hours Guidedindependentstudy:90hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrEFiner


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RU2206IntermediateRussianLiteratureandCulture2

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: TobeconfirmedThemoduleintroducesstudentstothreeworksoftwentieth-centuryliteratureandculturetobereadinRussian,whileimprovingreadingandcomprehensionskills.Itwillincludeacombinationofcanonicalandnon-canonicaltextsbymenandwomen,andexploretheculturalandinstitutionalcontextsinwhichtextswere produced, published, viewed, and read. Studentswill share impressions through class andonlinediscussions,andinformalpresentations.ThismodulewillpreparestudentsforHonourscontentmoduleswherelongerandmorecomplextextsarereadinRussian.Whileoptional,studentsintendingtopursuesingleorjointhonoursincludingRussianwillbeencouragedtotakethismodule.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassRU1002orpassRU1006Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1classperweekand1surgeryhour.Scheduledlearning:11hours Guidedindependentstudy:89hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: DrEmilyFiner


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Spanish(SP)modules

SP1001SpanishLanguageandTexts1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytoFirstYearstudents.Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonThelanguagepartofthemodulepromotesthefourskillsofreading,writing,listeningandspeaking.Thereisformalgrammarinstructionandaprogrammeofparticipativeclassroomactivities,grammarinstructionandself-accessmaterial.ThetextscomponentisdesignedtoprovidelanguageincontextandtowidenthestudentsexperienceofSpanishandSpanishAmericanlifeandculturethroughselectedwritingandfilm.

Pre-requisite(s): IntakingthismoduleyoumusthavehigherorA-Levelspanishorequivalentandyoumustbeafirstyearstudent.

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeSP1003


Weeklycontact:3languageclasses,1lectureand1surgeryhour(x10weeks),1seminar(x8weeks).Scheduledlearning:48hours Guidedindependentstudy:152hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfJLarios

SP1002SpanishLanguageandTexts2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonThismoduleadvancesthefourskillsdevelopedinSP1001.Alanguagecoursebookintroducesahigherleveloflinguisticdifficultythroughaseriesofexercises,participativeclasswork,grammarinstructionandself-accesswork.The literarytextsrepresentcontemporaryandearlierSpanishaswellasSpanishAmericanwriting,chosenforlinguisticenrichmentandculturalsignificance.Themoduleaimsatalevelofattainmentsufficienttoenablethestudenttoenterconfidentlythe2000-levelmodules.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassSP1001Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeSP1004


Weeklycontact:3languageclasses,1lectureand1surgeryhour(x11weeks),1seminar(x8weeks).Scheduledlearning:52hours Guidedindependentstudy:148hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfJLarios


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SP1003SpanishforBeginners1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytoFirstYearstudents.Plannedtimetable: 2.00pmor,iftimetableclash,3.00pm.Intensiveabinitiolanguage:TheobjectiveistoinitiateSpanishlanguageacquisitionwithafirmgroundinginthesyntax,morphologyandvocabularyofthelanguage.Theskillsdevelopedareaccuracyandfluencyinreading,writing,listeningandspeaking.Inclasses,studentsaretaughtandpractisenewstructures.Inthecomputerclassroomtheseskillsarefurtherenhancedthroughtheindividualuseofself-accessmaterials.Pre-requisite(s): Intakingthismoduleyoumustbeafirstyearstudent.

Anti-requisite(s) StudentsmustnothavehigherorA-Levelspanishorequivalentorbeanativespeakerofspanish.


Weeklycontact:4languageclassesand1surgeryhour.(x10weeks)Scheduledlearning:40hours Guidedindependentstudy:160hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrTLLBergman

SP1004SpanishforBeginners2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel7 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 2.00pmor,iftimetableclash,3.00pm.Therearethreeclassesof languageinstructionperweektocontinueintensivelanguageinitiationandaself-accessCALLprogramandvideomaterials toconsolidate languageacquisitionand instil accuracyofexpression. There are also ten class hours and eight seminars devoted to Hispanic film and literature,chosenfortheirlinguisticandculturalinterest.VocabularyandfamiliarisationwithaspectsoftheHispanicworldareenhanced.AsoundbasisinthegrammarofSpanishinthismodulefacilitatesentryinto2000-levelmodulesinSpanish.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassSP1003Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeSP1002


Weeklycontact:3languageclassesand1surgeryhour(x11weeks),1lecture(x11weeks)and1seminar(x8weeks).Scheduledlearning:52hours Guidedindependentstudy:148hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrTLLBergman


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SP2001SpanishLanguageandCriticalApproachestoTexts1

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amInlanguagethefourskillsofreading,listening,speakingandwritingaredevelopedthroughpreparedworkand class activities. Languagematerial will reflect cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world. ThemodulemaintainsprogressfromSP1002;thereisalearninggradient.Intexts,majorcriticalapproachesarestudiedwith reference to thegenresofpoetry,proseanddramaandapplied to the critical analysisofspecificexamplesofeachfromthesixteenthcenturytothetwenty-first,drawnfromSpainandSpanishAmerica.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassSP1002Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeSP2005Co-requisite(s): JointandsinglehonoursstudentsmustalsoselectSP2006


Weeklycontact:2languageclassesand1surgeryhour(x10weeks),1lecture(x10weeks),1seminar(x8weeks).Scheduledlearning:38hours Guidedindependentstudy:162hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrKAnipa

SP2002SpanishLanguageandCriticalApproachestoTexts2

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amThelanguagepartofthemoduleconsistsoftwoclasshourseachweek,developingtheskillsofreading,listening, speaking and writing. Languagematerial will reflect cultural aspects of the Spanish-speakingworld.ThemodulemaintainsprogressfromSP2001andSP2005;thereisalearninggradient.Literarytextsare studied in the context of regions and epochs includingMiddle Ages and Renaissance in Spain andmodernSpanishAmerica.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassSP2001orpassSP2005



Assessmentpattern:




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SP2005SpanishLanguageandTexts:ex-Beginners

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amThemoduleisdesignedforex-BeginnersinSpanishwhowishtomoveintomainstreamstudiesoflanguageand literature. It involves revision and progressively deeper understanding of the language, intensivepracticeinoral,spokenandwrittenskills.Intheliteraturecomponent,studyisplannedsothatthoroughvocabularyacquisition,analysisofsyntaxandunderstandingofextendedtextscanberealisticallyachieved.ThismodulenotonlyopensthewaytoSpanishHonoursforex-BeginnersbutcouldbeusefulforstudentswhowishtostudyothersubjectsinSpainatalaterdate.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassSP1004Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeSP2001Co-requisite(s): SingleandjointhonoursstudentsmustalsoselectSP2006.



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SP2006SpanishLanguageandCriticalApproachestoCinema

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel8 Semester BothAcademicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: TobearrangedThemoduleisdesignedtoenhancethelanguageskillsofthestudent,withintensivepracticeinoral,spokenandwrittenskills.ThesyllabusisbasedonaselectionoffilmsfromSpainandLatinAmerica,whichareusedassourcesforthematicdiscussionandlinguisticdevelopment.Weeklyscreeningsanddiscussionsarepartoftheprogramme,inadditiontoscheduledclasses.Ex-BeginnerswillnormallytakethismoduleinSemester2.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassSP1002orpassSP1004Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3seminars,1surgeryhour(x10weeks)Scheduledlearning:30hours Guidedindependentstudy:170hours

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Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrKAnipaModuleteachingstaff: MsABarazalandLanguageassistants


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