This is a module that combines the learning of Catalan language with key aspects of its culture, society and literature.
The module will employ contemporary Catalan literary texts to approach issues of culture, national identity and current social affairs. With regards to the language content, this is an introductory intensive module which aims to provide final students with a working knowledge of modern Catalan, written and spoken, at above A-level standard (together with its co-requisite module, CATL324).
The module will enable students to acquire a broad understanding of Catalonia and will also enable them to acquire skills in literary analysis and Catalan language in different registers.
Students will also have the opportunity to achieve an extra qualification by taking the International Catalan Certificate issued by the Institut Ramon Llull and held at the University of Liverpool at the end of the academic year.