CATALAN LANGUAGE 2

Lingua Catalana is divided into two modules, of which the exercises are annual and include 60 hours of teaching. The remaining module concerns 30 hours of frontal lessons held during the second semester and includes 30 teaching hours.

Lingua Catalana offers communicative courses for beginners and advanced students and aims to introduce students to the Catalan language and culture. The course offers students the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Catalan language. The general objective of the teaching is to develop all the linguistic skills to reach from an A2 to a B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

MODULO ESERCITAZIONI
The Catalan language exercises module aims to develop solid language skills, focusing on the acquisition of a vocabulary appropriate for everyday communication situations and mastery of grammatical structures, with the goal of reaching level B2 of the CEFR. At the end of the course, students will be able to understand and produce written and oral texts from level A2 to B2, correctly using the syntactic, morphological, and phonological resources of the language. The course promotes the independent application of the knowledge acquired in real communicative contexts, encouraging linguistic analysis and the conscious use of the Catalan language in everyday situations.

MODULO TEORICO
1. To become familiar with the most important concepts in sociolinguistics as they relate to the Catalan context.
2. To understand the current state of knowledge regarding the use of language in contemporary Catalan society.
3. To analyze and understand the main differences in the Catalan language and its varieties in different communicative situations.
4. To read, analyze, and understand texts in Catalan.
5. Express opinions and present arguments regarding specific topics discussed in class and/or during presentations.
6. Examine the development of the Catalan language from a historical perspective, particularly in relation to the work of specific cultural figures such as writers, poets, cultural mediators, journalists, activists.

None / Nessun prerequisito.

MODULO ESERCITAZIONI
The course gradually introduces the main specific concepts of the Catalan language through everyday communication situations. The main grammatical, morphological, and syntactic components are covered, together with basic phonetic and phonological aspects, applied to concrete contexts (personal information, directions, medical interactions, shopping, and communication in a university setting).

MODULO TEORICO
- Specific concepts in sociolinguistics: bilingualism, multilingualism, diglossia
- History of the Catalan language and culture
- Language in Catalan-speaking countries today: català, valencià, mallorquí
- Language and identity through the words of past and contemporary writers
- Catalan ambassadors around the world: the international development of the city of Barcelona, Gaudí's modernism, catalans universals
- Contemporary issues: the future of Catalan in the era of the European Union and globalization
- Vocabulary and grammatical structures covered in elementary and intermediate levels of learning

Vilagrasa Grandia, A. (2018) A punt 1: curs de catalá. Publicacions de l'Abadia de Monteserrat [llibre de l'alumne + llibre d'exercicis]
Vilagrasa Grandia, A. (2019) A punt 2: curs de catalá. Publicacions de l'Abadia de Monteserrat [llibre de l'alumne + llibre d'exercicis]
Vilagrasa Grandia, A. (2019) A punt 3: curs de catalá. Publicacions de l'Abadia de Monteserrat [llibre de l'alumne + llibre d'exercicis]

Bastons Vilallonga, N.; Bernadó Fernández, C.; Comajoan Colomé, Ll. (2011) Gramàtica pràctica del català A1-B2. Barcellona: Editorial Teide.

Cagiao y Conde, J.; Ferraiuolo, G.; Rigobon, P. (2018) La nazione catalana: storia, lingua, politica, costituzione nella prospettiva plurinazionale. Napoli: Editoriale scientifica [Parte I]
Lo Giudice, I. (2024) La mirada internacional de Joan Estelrich: entre l'expansió cultural i l'europeisme. Maiorca: Lleonard Muntaner
Lo Giudice, I. (a cura di) La diplomazia culturale: il caso di Spagna e Catalogna. Biblioteca di Rassegna iberistica, vol. 44. Edizioni Ca' Foscari 2025. http://doi.org/10.30687/978-88-6969-947-4

During the course, students will be required to demonstrate their learning process and will play an active role in lessons. There will be various activities to be carried out individually and in groups in order to activate and put into practice the knowledge acquired from the very beginning.

Learning assessment and evaluation will be divided as follows:
- Activities carried out within the exercise module, which may include: writing short texts, exercises and tests on grammar and language use, oral presentations (50%);
- Final written exam (60 minutes), which will focus on the contents of the theoretical module (50%).

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The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A) Grades in the 18–22 range will be awarded if the following criteria are met: sufficient proficiency in the Catalan language relative to the level required by the course; sufficient knowledge of the established syllabus; sufficient ability to conduct linguistic analysis using the theoretical concepts and methodological tools presented in class;
B) Grades in the 23–26 range will be awarded if the following criteria are met: a fair level of proficiency in the Catalan language relative to the course’s expected level; a fair knowledge of the established syllabus; a fair ability to conduct linguistic analysis using the theoretical concepts and methodological tools presented in class;
C) Grades in the 27–30 range will be awarded for: excellent proficiency in the Catalan language relative to the level required by the course; excellent knowledge of the established syllabus; and excellent ability to conduct linguistic analysis using the theoretical concepts and methodological tools presented in class;
D) Honors will be awarded for excellent linguistic proficiency, as well as excellent knowledge of the established syllabus and excellent ability to conduct linguistic analysis using the theoretical concepts and methodological tools presented in class.

The course is based on a communicative approach and practical activities in small groups to promote effective and personalized learning. The teaching combines grammar textbooks and structured exercises with the use of authentic and multimedia resources, thus integrating theory and practice.

Joining the courses of Catalan language gives students the opportunity to access internships and work placements abroad, as well as to participate in intensive two-week language stays, organized annually during the summer in locations such as Valencia, Mallorca, Girona, and Andorra. These initiatives are possible thanks to the linguistic and cultural activities promoted by the Institut Ramon Llull, the Government of Andorra, and the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.

Useful links:
- Institut Ramon Llull, Language Stays in Catalan-speaking Areas: https://www.llull.cat/english/aprendre_catala/estades_linguistiques_intro.cfm
- Catalan Language Certificates: https://www.llull.cat/english/aprendre_catala/certificats_inscripcio.cfm
- Parla.cat. Aprendre català a internet: https://llengua.gencat.cat/web/.content/documents/parla_cat/triptic_parlacat_esp.pdf
- DIEC2 Catalan dictionary: https://dlc.iec.cat/