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2020/2021

Applications of Catalan Linguistics

Code: 42491 ECTS Credits: 10
Degree Type Year Semester
4313382 Advanced Studies in Catalan Language and Literature OT 0 0
The proposed teaching and assessment methodology that appear in the guide may be subject to changes as a result of the restrictions to face-to-face class attendance imposed by the health authorities.

Contact

Name:
Teresa Cabré Monné
Email:
Teresa.Cabre@uab.cat

Use of Languages

Principal working language:
catalan (cat)

Other comments on languages

Reading English literature is convenient

Prerequisites

None.

Objectives and Contextualisation

See the Catalan guide.

Competences

  • Apply the research methods of linguistics and literary studies.
  • Produce reports on linguistic or literary activities or works.
  • Solve problems in new or little-known situations within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
  • Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply methods of comparative literature to analyse Catalan literature .
  2. Critically analyse the language models adopted by the media and show mastery of the basic skills needed to intervene in this area.
  3. Critically analyse the linguistic problems found in translations and know how to find resources to overcome these.
  4. Prepare reports on the linguistic appropriacy of formal, oral or written texts, from the fields of science, business, advertising, institutions and culture in general.
  5. Rewrite formal, oral or written texts, from the fields of science, business, advertising, institutions and culture in general.
  6. Solve problems in new or little-known situations within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
  7. Transfer knowledge of linguistic appropriacy to various professional areas.
  8. Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
  9. Use the resources to produce all kinds of formal, oral or written texts in the fields of science, business or institutions.

Content

See the Catalan guide.

Methodology

See the Catalan guide.

Activities

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
Online debates and discussions 30 1.2 9, 2, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7, 1
Virtual tutorials 45 1.8 9, 2, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7, 1
Type: Supervised      
Information searching 12.5 0.5 9, 2, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7, 1
Linguistic and stylistic commentaries 12.5 0.5 3, 9, 2, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7, 1
Type: Autonomous      
Personal study 50 2 3, 9, 2, 6, 8, 1
Reading of the literature 50 2 3, 9, 2, 6, 8, 7, 1

Assessment

See the Catalan guide.

Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Assignment 1 25% 12.5 0.5 6, 8
Assignment 2 25% 12.5 0.5 3, 2
Assignment 3 25% 12.5 0.5 9, 1
Assignment 4 25% 12.5 0.5 4, 5, 7

Bibliography

See the Catalan guide.