New Language: Czech (SEES0029)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of Slavonic and East European Studies
Credit value: 30

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to provide a competent reading knowledge of Czech and basic communicative skills in the language. Students who complete the module successfully will be able to assure both potential employers and academic supervisors that they possess the necessary foundation-level Czech language skills to work with original Czech texts and to enable them to undertake study and/or research in Czech. The module provides an intensive introduction to Czech grammar, a knowledge of basic vocabulary, practice in the skills of oral communication in Czech in straightforward situations, translation and information retrieval skills, using Czech texts in Czech and international cultural, political, and social themes. The module is designed for beginners. It requires intensive study including learning and practising independently beyond the contact hours.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 75% Exam

25% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 19
Module leader: Mrs Lucie Wiseman
Who to contact for more information: ssees-lc@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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