Welsh as a foreign language 15-PNJWAL-CE-56

(First semester of a two-semester course. Continued as 15-PNJWAL-CE-66 in the second semester.)

This course is designed for the 3BA students of the Celtic specialisation who have successfully completed the 2BA Welsh as a foreign language course. The aim of the course is to expand on the language skills acquired over the previous two years; therefore, the knowledge of Welsh at the pre-intermediate level is required. In the third year, more emphasis is put on writing and reading skills, in addition to practicing and developing oral skills. In terms of language skills, after completing the course, students will be able to: read longer and more advanced texts in Welsh, write short paragraphs/essays/letters in Welsh, discuss personal details, talk about events and places in the present, past and future, describe people and places, discuss television programmes, books, films, current events etc. using advanced vocabulary and structure. In terms of grammar points, students will learn the following structures: relative clauses, emphatic clauses, conjugated pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, consonantal mutations, constructions with cael, impersonal constructions, noun clauses, adjectives, conditionals, etc. Regular attendance is necessary. Students are assessed on the basis of regular quizzes, tests, homework assignments and participation in class activities. The course ends with a written and oral exam. Course books and course materials are available in the Novum library and/or provided by the teacher.