UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

1.  Awarding Institution / Body / University of Central Lancashire
2.  Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery / University of Central Lancashire (Preston Campus)
3.  University School/Centre / School of Journalism, Language and Communication
4.  External Accreditation / N/A
5.  Title of Final Award / Certificate in Applied Languages in (one of the following):
Level 4
(Beginners’ French Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ German Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Spanish Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Italian Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Chinese Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Japanese Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Arabic Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Russian Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Turkish Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Polish Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Greek Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Korean Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Thai Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Catalan Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Portuguese Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Urdu Language and Culture)
Level 5
(Intermediate French)
(Intermediate German)
(Intermediate Spanish)
(Intermediate Italian)
(Intermediate Chinese)
(Intermediate Japanese)
(Intermediate Arabic)
(Intermediate Russian)
(Intermediate Turkish)
(Intermediate Polish)
(Intermediate Greek)
(Intermediate Korean)
(Intermediate Portuguese)
(Intermediate Urdu)
(Advanced French)
(Advanced German)
(Advanced Spanish)
(Advanced Italian)
(Advanced Chinese)
(Advanced Japanese)
(Advanced Arabic)
(Advanced Korean)
(Advanced Russian)
(Advanced Turkish)
(Advanced Polish)
(Advanced Greek)
(Advanced Portuguese)
(Advanced Urdu)
(Mandarin Chinese for Speakers of Other Dialects)
(French Language and Society)
(German Language and Society)
(Spanish Language and Society)
(Advanced French Language and Society)
(Advanced German Language and Society)
Level 6
(French Language)
(German Language)
(Spanish Language)
6.  Modes of Attendance offered / Part-Time
7.  UCAS Code / N/A
8.  Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) / “B” – Languages and Related Studies
9.  Other external influences / The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
10.  Date of production/revision of this form / October 2014
11.  Aims of the Programme
·  to provide, within the academic framework of the University Certificate programme, an opportunity for intellectual and personal development to a level appropriate to the award of a University Certificate realising the full potential of students from a range of language backgrounds, both individually and collectively;
·  to present the acquisition of a modern foreign language and background of the countries whose language is being studied in a way which will stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative approach within students, enabling them to develop their linguistic skills together with an in-depth understanding of foreign cultures;
·  to develop students’ interpersonal skills, critical self-awareness and problem-solving capabilities so that they can contribute meaningfully to a changing international environment;
·  to enhance students’ employment and career opportunities both in the UK and abroad; and
·  to promote a positive attitude to language learning.
Aims of Beginners levels
·  to develop students’ knowledge of grammar and lexis in the languages studied, providing remedial treatment as appropriate for traditional and individual weaknesses in these areas;
·  to develop students’ language awareness and their ability to use and present material both orally and in writing;
·  to introduce students to the culture, history and socio-political environment of the country of the language; and
·  to increase students’ interpersonal awareness and self-study skills by promoting an independent approach to language-learning through the use of the Worldwise Learning Centre.
Aims of Post-Beginners levels
·  to build upon the linguistic foundations laid at previous language levels by developing an active competence in the grammar, lexis and registers of both languages across all four language skills;
·  to develop students’ understanding of the culture, history and socio-political environment of the relevant country; and
·  to enhance students’ interpersonal skills by developing their ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team.
12.  Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Communicate knowledge, arguments and ideas clearly, and with a level of competence
appropriate to the level, in a variety of verbal and written forms; and
A2. Critically analyse and evaluate key issues associated with the culture, history and socio-political
environment of the target language.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Role-play; group-work simulation; listening comprehension; portfolio-based learning; oral and written exercises (e.g. pronunciation practice, language drills, translation; reading comprehensions).
Assessment methods
Oral examinations and oral presentations; tests of aural and reading comprehension and written tests; portfolios.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Demonstrate linguistic skills in all four language areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at
a level consonant with the language level being studied, and for a range of purposes and
audiences;
B2. Communicate and act in an appropriate range of capacities in the language, both orally and in
writing, with a degree of general fluency and competence, reflecting a good understanding of the
foreign country and its people;
B3. Appreciate cultural practices at both a regional and global level as appropriate; and
B4. Apply interpersonal and basic analytical skills to a range of situations in both the mother tongue
and the target language.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Seminars; role-play; group-work simulation; listening comprehension; portfolio-based learning; written exercises (e.g. translation; prose; reading comprehensions).
Assessment methods
Written work, oral and aural tests, portfolios.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources;
C2. Organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument at post-
Beginners’ levels; and
C3. Engage with and interpret layers of meaning within texts and other cultural products.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Seminars; role-play; group-work simulation; listening comprehension; portfolio-based learning; written exercises (e.g. translation; prose; reading comprehensions).
Assessment methods
Oral presentations; essays; reports; portfolios.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Be able to work both independently and collaboratively;
D2. Make appropriate use of electronic communication, word-processing, and accessing book-
based and electronic information sources, particularly dictionaries;
D3. Demonstrate an awareness of different learning styles and needs; and
D4. Apply skills of teamwork and autonomous learning and problem-solving strategies to a range
of situations and contexts associated with language acquisition.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Portfolios; seminars; role plays and simulations; independent research and guided learning in the Worldwise Learning Centre and Library; supported use of the internet.
Assessment methods
Oral presentations; written course work, essays, portfolios.
13. Programme Structures* / 14. Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / FR
3061
GM
3105
SH 3002 / French Language
German Language
Spanish Language / 20
20
20 / Certificate in Applied Languages (French Language)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (German Language)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Spanish Language)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Level 5 / AL 2205
AL 2208
AL 2210
AL 2211
AL 2212
AL 2431
AL 2432
AL 2433
AL 2434
AL 2435
AL 2436
AL 2437
AL 2438
AL 2301
AL
2925
AL 2302
AL 2303
AL 2304
AL 2305
AL 2306
AL
2307
AL 2308
AL 2309
AL 2336
FR
2001
GM
2101
SH
2001
AL2501
AL2502 / Intermediate Portuguese
Intermediate Urdu
Intermediate Turkish
Intermediate Polish
Intermediate Greek
Intermediate French
Intermediate German
Intermediate Spanish
Intermediate Italian
Intermediate Chinese
Intermediate Japanese
Intermediate Arabic
Intermediate Russian
Advanced French
Advanced Korean
Advanced German
Advanced Spanish
Advanced Italian
Advanced Portuguese
Advanced Japanese
Advanced Polish
Advanced Urdu
Advanced Russian
Mandarin Chinese for Speakers of other Chinese Dialects
French Language and Society
German Language and Society
Spanish Language and Society
Advanced French Language and Society
Advanced German Language and Society / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20 / Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Portuguese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Urdu)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Turkish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Polish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Greek)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate French)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate German)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Spanish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Italian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Chinese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Japanese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Arabic)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Intermediate Russian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced French)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced German)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Korean)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Spanish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Italian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Portuguese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Japanese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Polish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Urdu)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Advanced Russian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Mandarin Chinese for Speakers of other Chinese Dialects)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (French Language and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (German Language and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Spanish Language and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Spanish Language and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Spanish Language and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Level 4 / AL 1101
AL 1102
AL 1103
AL 1104
AL 1134
AL 1106
AL 1108
AL 1137
AL 1109
AL 1036
AL 1105
AL 1038
AL 1039
AL 1911
AL 1925
AL 1111 / Beginners French Language and Culture
Beginners German Language and Culture
Beginners Spanish Language and Culture
Beginners Italian Language and Culture
Beginners Chinese Language and Culture
Beginners Japanese Language and Culture
Beginners Urdu Language and Culture
Beginners Arabic Language and Culture
Beginners Russian Language and Culture
Beginners Turkish Language and Culture
Beginners Portuguese Language and Culture
Beginners Polish Language and Culture
Beginners Greek Language and Culture
Beginners Thai Language and Culture
Beginners Korean Language and Culture
Beginners Catalan Language and Culture / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20 / Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners French Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners German Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Spanish Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Italian Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Chinese Language and Culture)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Japanese Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Urdu Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Arabic Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Russian Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Turkish Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Portuguese Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Polish Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Greek Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Thai Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Korean Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied Languages (Beginners Catalan Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above (standard module)
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning (PDP) will be used in this programme in a number of ways to support the development of academic, personal and professional skills.
The programme employs a varied diet of assessment, including portfolio assessment. The portfolio is designed to help students reflect upon their skills, identify areas of strength and weakness, plan for development and demonstrate evidence of action.