| CODE | MAL0021 | ||||||
| TITLE | Speak Maltese 1 - Basic | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 1 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Maltese | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Din it-taqsima-studju hija mfassla għal studenti li normalment ikunu temmew b’suċċess MAL0011 kif ukoll MAL0012 inkella MAL0012 biss. L-għan ewlieni tat-taqsima-studju huwa li l-parteċipanti jikkomunikaw b’mod produttiv permezz ta' Malti bażiku. Il-parteċipanti se jitgħallmu kif isenslu sentenzi qosra billi jlissnu tajjeb kliem u espressjonijiet komuni li jiltaqgħu magħhom fil-ħajja ta’ kuljum. Bis-saħħa t’hekk, il-parteċipanti jkunu jistgħu jitkellmu fil-qosor bil-Malti dwar suġġetti li huma familjari ħafna magħhom bħal: jien, il-familja, ix-xogħol, il-passatempi, kif ukoll biex iwasslu u jifhmu informazzjoni elementari u jixtru oġġetti u servizzi. This study-unit is designed for students who would have normally satisfactorily completed either both MAL0011 and MAL0012 or MAL0012 alone. The primary objective is to facilitate communication through essential Maltese by speaking in a productive manner. Participants will learn how to produce concise sentences by accurately pronouncing words and common expressions that are encountered in daily life. This will empower them to initiate and maintain a brief conversation in Maltese regarding topics that are very familiar to them, such as myself, family, work, and hobbies, as well as to exchange elementary information and acquire goods and services. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is to enhance and further develop the Maltese (as a foreign language) speaking skills that are covered in MAL0011 and MAL0012. During the sessions students will (a) practise the correct pronunciation of frequently used words and expressions; (b) engage in structured role-plays that will equip them with the necessary skills to communicate in real-life situations; (c) practise interaction strategies such as co-operating and asking for clarification in order to communicate effectively. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Express their emotions using simple phrases and sentences; - Provide a short description of individuals, their everyday activities, likes and dislikes etc., using a sequence of simple statements; - Utilise high-frequency basic vocabulary, formulaic expressions, and short sentences to effectively communicate everyday information (e.g. to describe themselves, their occupation, and where they live); communicate about classic functions (e.g. describe plans and arrangements); and speak about various topics related to their interests; - Formulate their opinion about subjects relating to everyday life and topical issues; - Engage in limited social interactions by asking questions and formulate simple statements regarding immediate needs or familiar topics, provided that the interlocutor is willing to cooperate by speaking at a slower pace and repeating when necessary. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Accurately articulate individual words and expressions; - Employ production strategies (namely planning, compensating, monitoring and repair) in order to communicate effectively; - Engage in communication for the purpose of acquiring goods and services, such as placing an order for a meal, expressing preferences, and inquiring about the cost; - Exchange basic information in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main texts: - Saliba, C. D. (2024). Learning Maltese 1. Nitgħallem il-Malti. Malta: BDL. - Saliba, C. D. (2024). Learning Maltese 2. Nitgħallem il-Malti. Malta: BDL. Supplementary reading: - Camilleri, A. (1997) Merħba Bik. Malta: Colour Image. - Muscat, D., Mifsud, C. & Mallia, G. (2006) Sisien. Malta: Id-Diviżjoni tal-Edukazzjoni. - Sciriha, L. (1996) Beginning Maltese. Malta: University of Malta. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | L-istudenti għandhom jattendu minimu ta' 75% tal-lezzjonijiet biex ikunu jistgħu jagħmlu l-eżami. | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Charelle Debattista Dwayne Ellul Deborah Muscat |
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