University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 11.00 am or 1.00 pm Tue and Fri

This is a core language module for all students in the second semester of the first year of the Honours programme. It focusses on a range of interrelated tasks (such as translation, textual analysis, text production, interpreting and presentation) to develop communicative and analytical skill at an advanced level.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass GM3005 unless Semester 1 was spent abroad

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 language hours plus surgery hour

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 128

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Oral Examination = 20%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel