| CODE | DGP0449 | ||||||
| TITLE | Communication in Maltese as a Foreign Language 1 | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | Not Applicable | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Degree Plus Programme | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This is a communication-focused course for non-Maltese students who would like to learn some basic Maltese communication skills. It is not assumed that the student would have already obtained any formal training in Maltese. Participants will gain essential linguistic tools for engaging in their study and living environments. Language skills at Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Levels Pre-A1 and A1 will be addressed, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Learning Objectives: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Participate in simple conversation, e.g. by using greetings, etc.; - Introduce themselves, and talk briefly about their background and their studies; - Obtain information from adverts, notices, signs etc.; - Recognize all letters and sounds of the Maltese alphabet. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Present themselves and others in Maltese during formal and casual interactions by asking and addressing questions about personal information such as where they reside, studies, family and friends, and possessions; - Pronounce Maltese correctly; - Request and provide phone numbers; - Ask for and tell the time; - Recognize and employ commonly used daily phrases; - Inquire about the weather, days of the week, months, and seasons; - Request appointment dates and times, as well as confirm appointments; - Carry out a basic dialogue to satisfy urgent needs, such as, in a supermarket or at a restaurant. Unit Material: Appropriate unit material will be provided by the tutor during the sessions. Assessment: In keeping with the spirit of Degree Plus, there is no formal assessment associated with this unit. However, attendance and active participation in the sessions are compulsory. Note: Degree plus units are not designed to be incrementally burdensome in terms of the many academic demands placed on students during their undergraduate years. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This unit may not be offered if there are an insufficient number of applicants. | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Jacqueline Zammit Joseph Noel Grima (Co-ord.) |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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