Overview
NFQ Level 6, Special Purpose Award
The Certificate in Languages is a part-time programme taken over one or two academic years. It involves the study of two languages (from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish) at levels from beginner to advanced. In determining the appropriate modules to be taken in each of the languages, recognition will be given for prior learning, and where appropriate students' language level will be assessed by the relevant language coordinator.
Exemptions on the BA (Hons) Degree Programme
Holders of the Certificate in Languages who subsequently apply for and are offered a place on the BA degree will automatically receive exemptions for any modules passed in the Certificate in Languages provided that entry to the BA is undertaken within 5 years from the completion of the Certificate programme, and that the relevant modules are still on offer and included in their chosen programme of study within the BA Degree.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 20 |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) I (10) | |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 2 (10) | |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 3 (10) | |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 2.5 (10) | |
| Introduction to French : Complete Beginners (5)
plus French for Near Beginners (5) | |
| Foundation Course in Written and Oral French (10) | |
| Threshold French (5)
plus French for Reading Purposes I (5) | |
| Advanced French Language I (10) | |
| Towards Vantage French (5)
plus French for Reading Purposes II (5) | |
| Advanced Use of French (10) | |
| Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for German (10) | |
| Integrated Written and Oral German Language Course for Beginners (10) | |
| Integrated German Language Course (10) | |
| Integrated German Language Course for BComm Students (10) | |
| Advanced Integrated German Language Course (10) | |
| Advanced Integrated German Language Course for Business Students (10) | |
| Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10) | |
| Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian (10) | |
| Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10) | |
| Intermediate Italian Language (10) | |
| Advanced Italian Language (10) | |
| Portuguese Beginners Language (10) | |
| Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10) | |
| Spanish Language (Improver [01] Level) (10) | |
| First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10) | |
| Second Year Spanish Language Course (Ex-Beginners) (10) | |
| Second Year Spanish Language (Ex-Non-Beginners) (10) | |
| Final Year Spanish Language (10) | |
| Total Credits | 20 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Certificate in Languages (NFQ Level 6, Special Purpose Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Read texts at an appropriate level in each of the languages studied and perform tasks based on their comprehension;
- Communicate in writing at an appropriate level and in a range of registers in each of the languages studied;
- Perform tasks based on aural comprehension at an appropriate level in each of the languages studied;
- Communicate orally at an appropriate level and in a range of registers in each of the languages studied;
- Demonstrate awareness of aspects of non-linguistic communication relevant to each of the languages studied.
