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Contents

Part-Time Languages 2019/20 .............................................................. 2

Languages available for 2019/20.................................................................................................... 2

Part-Time Languages Programme ........................................................ 2

Admission Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 3

Language Levels ............................................................................................................................... 3

Assessment ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Certificate or Elective? .................................................................................................................... 5

Fees .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Enrolment ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Induction ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Timetable .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Worldwise Languages Programme ....................................................... 9

Programme at a Glance .................................................................................................................. 9

About Rosetta Stone..................................................................................................................... 10

What you will study ....................................................................................................................... 10

Conversation Classes..................................................................................................................... 11

Fees .................................................................................................................................................. 11

How to Enrol .................................................................................................................................. 11

Other Courses and General Information ........................................... 11

Summer Courses ........................................................................................................................... 11

Learning Resources ....................................................................................................................... 12

Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Car Parking ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Campus Map ................................................................................................................................... 14

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Part-Time Languages 2019/20

Learning a language is the perfect way to open up a world of possibilities, whether you want to enhance your

CV, communicate with confidence on holiday or meet new people. Whichever language you choose to learn,

UCLan has a pathway to suit you. For the 2019/20 academic year, we will be offering both classroom-based and

self-study options. Availability of languages and/or levels for classroom-based programme will be subject to

numbers.

Languages available for 2019/20

Part-Time Languages Programme (Classroom-based course)

The following languages are all available at beginner level. Higher levels are also available; please see the

enclosed timetable (page 7).

Arabic

Catalan

Chinese (Mandarin)

French

German

Greek

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Russian

Spanish

Turkish

Urdu

Worldwise Languages Programme (Self-study course)

The following languages are available at a range of levels:

Arabic

Chinese (Mandarin)

Dari

Dutch

English (UK)

English (USA)

Filipino (Tagalog)

French

German

Greek

Hebrew

Hindi

Indonesian

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Latin

Pashto

Persian (Farsi)

Polish

Portuguese (Brazil)

Russian

Spanish (Spain)

Spanish (Lat. Am.)

Swahili

Swedish

Turkish

Urdu

Vietnamese

Part-Time Languages Programme

The Part-Time Languages Programme consists of a two-hour1 language class per week for the duration of 24

weeks (including assessment), plus an optional hour-long conversation class.

1 These are academic hours. Each academic hour lasts for 50 minutes.

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Admission Criteria

The class you join will depend on the qualifications and experience you have.

Our beginner classes are for those who have no prior knowledge of the target language. You will not be

permitted to study at beginner level if you already have a qualification in the target language.

Look at the Language Levels section (below) which will help you choose the best level for you. If you are unsure,

don’t worry! During the first teaching week, you will have the opportunity to seek advice from the lecturer and

can always switch to another group.

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is recommended for non-native speakers of English.

Language Levels

Languages are available in up to six different levels. The following information should help you identify which

level to enrol on.

BEGINNERS:

This normally implies no previous knowledge in the language.

On successful completion of this level, you should be able to understand and use, in spoken mode, familiar

everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; write simple

isolated phrases and sentences and give information in writing about matters of personal relevance; and

understand very short, simple texts, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases. The Learning Outcomes

of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level A1.

POST-BEGINNERS:

This level is designed for students who have successfully completed our Beginners’ module or its equivalent

(Council of Europe Level A1).

On successful completion of this level, you should be able to understand, in spoken mode, sentences and

frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance; undertake simple and routine tasks

requiring a simple and direct exchange of information, in spoken mode, on familiar and routine matters;

understand short, simple written texts on familiar matters of a concrete type; and write a series of simple

phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors. The Learning Outcomes of this course are in accordance

with the Council of Europe Level A2.

INTERMEDIATE:

This level is designed for students who have successfully completed our Post-Beginners’ module or its equivalent

(Council of Europe Level A2).

On successful completion, students should be able to understand the main points of clear standard input relating

to the fields of work and/or study and/or leisure and/or selected contemporary issues; describe orally

experiences and events and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans; and describe in writing

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experiences and events and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. The Learning Outcomes

of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level B1.

ADVANCED:

This level is designed for students who have successfully completed our Intermediate module or its equivalent

(Council of Europe Level B1).

On successful completion, students should be able to recognise the main ideas of complex text on both concrete

and abstract topics; interact in spoken mode with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular

interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; and produce clear, detailed text

and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

The Learning Outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level B2.

ADVANCED + 1:

This level is designed for students who have successfully completed our Advanced module or its equivalent

(Council of Europe Level B2).

On successful completion, students should be able to use spoken and written language flexibly and largely

effectively for social, academic and professional purposes; and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text,

showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

The Learning Outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level B2/B2+.

ADVANCED + 2:

This level is designed for students who have successfully completed the Advanced + 1 module or its equivalent

(Council of Europe Level B2+).

On successful completion, students should be able to demonstrate those linguistic skills which enable them to

communicate efficiently on a wide range of topics with an appropriate degree of fluency and accuracy in written

and spoken language; and apply wide-ranging knowledge of contemporary issues to the critical analysis of

material.

The Learning Outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level C1.

Assessment

You will undertake semester-end exams assessing your receptive, productive and interactive language skills.

At higher levels (above advanced) you will also produce a personal portfolio of language work over the course

of the academic year. This consists of a needs analysis identifying areas you wish to improve, a series of tasks

based on your needs analysis which address the areas identified (e.g. if you want to improve your writing skills

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you might undertake a short essay or report as one of your tasks) and a critical analysis of what you have learned

while carrying out the tasks.

Certificate or Elective?

The Part-Time Languages Programme can be studied as either a certificate or an elective. Whichever option you

choose there is no difference in the course content.

Certificate

A certificate is an assessed programme of study that is available to current UCLan students, UCLan staff and

members of the public.

This is the option for postgraduate or undergraduate students with a full profile or without the option to choose

an elective. The certificate is taken in addition to your main programme of study. Taking a language this way

means that it is kept separate from your main course and your mark does not affect the overall mark for your

main programme. On successful completion of this course, you will receive an achievement certificate. The

important thing to remember about taking a certificate is that you are in effect taking an extra module and so

you should ensure that you have time to commit to this additional work.

Elective

Current UCLan students, whose main degree programme allows it, can study the Part-Time Languages

Programme as an elective. Your course leader or academic adviser will be able to advise whether you have this

option for your course. The important thing to note with electives is that they do form part of your main

programme of study so the mark counts towards your main award just as your other modules do. You will not

receive a separate certificate showing that you have studied a language, but the mark for this module will appear

on your official transcript for the appropriate year of study. A Part-Time Languages module is worth 20 credits.

Fees

Certificates

Students taking a certificate

Subject to numbers, UCLan students can take one certificate for free.

Members of the public and UCLan staff

The fee for all levels is £4952.

Payment must be made upon enrolment. Before completing your enrolment please be sure that you do wish

to pursue the course, as the following fees will apply should you withdraw from the course:

Withdrawal before 25th October: full refund applies (please contact the C&T Hub to notify

them of your withdrawal)

2 UCLan staff members are entitled to a 50% reduction on completion of staff tuition fee discount form and a letter from your line manager. Those in

receipt of the state pension are entitled to a 50% reduction upon completion of a discount form available from the C&T Hub candthub@uclan.ac.uk.

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Withdrawal after 25th October: no refund applies

Electives

If you are an undergraduate student studying a language as an elective, this is counted as part of your course.

The elective is included in the fee you pay to the University; therefore, there is NO additional payment.

Enrolment

During Welcome Week (16th September – 20th September), you can find out more about the language

programmes at the following events:

Monday 16th Sept: Welcome Village

Wednesday 18th Sept: Language and Global Studies Fair, Foster Social Space, 12:00-14:00

Thursday 19th Sept: Languages Festival, Harrington Social Space, 12:00-14:00

Friday 20th Sept: Welcome Village

Enrolment will also take place in the C&T Hub in room 235, Computer and Technology Building, from Monday

16th September – Friday 27th September from 10am until 4pm.

If you are unable to attend any of the above dates, please contact us on 01772 891995.

Members of the public must bring photographic identification (driving licence, passport etc.) at enrolment.

Members of staff, please bring your staff card.

Electives

Enrol for your elective online at MyUCLan https://my.uclan.ac.uk/ under Student Services>Online Electives

Registration or by visiting the C&T Hub in CM235.

Induction

Induction for your chosen language will take place week commencing 23rd September 2019 during scheduled

class time (see class timetable on the following page). During induction week you will meet the lecturer, get

detailed information about the course, its learning objectives and assessment requirements. If you are unsure

which level you should choose, please go along to the class that you feel is most appropriate for you and the

lecturer will advise you further. The first class is a taster session, so if you want, you may attend the class before

you complete your enrolment.

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Timetable

2019-2020

CODE MODULE TITLE Day Time

AL1036 Beginners’ Turkish Language Friday 11:00-13:00

AL1039 Beginners’ Greek Language Wednesday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1101 Beginners’ French Language Group A Monday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1101 Beginners’ French Language Group B Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1101 Beginners’ French Language Group C Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1102 Beginners’ German Language Group A Wednesday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1102 Beginners’ German Language Group B Thursday 16:00 – 18:00

AL1103 Beginners’ Spanish Language Group A Monday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1103 Beginners’ Spanish Language Group B Tuesday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1103 Beginners’ Spanish Language Group C Thursday 13:00 – 15:00

AL1104 Beginners’ Italian Language Monday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1106 Beginners’ Japanese Language Group A Monday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1106 Beginners’ Japanese Language Group B Friday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1108 Beginners’ Urdu Language Wednesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1109 Beginner’s Russian Language Monday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1111 Beginners’ Catalan Language Thursday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1134 Beginners’ Chinese Language Group A Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1134 Beginners’ Chinese Language Group B Thursday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1134 Beginners’ Chinese Language Group C Thursday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1137 Beginners’ Arabic Language Monday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1925 Beginners’ Korean Language Group A Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00

AL1925 Beginners’ Korean Language Group B Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1015 Post-Beginners’ Chinese Language Tuesday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1140 Post-Beginners’ Arabic Language Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1145 Post-Beginners’ Korean Language Thursday 11:00 – 13:00

AL1143 Post Beginners’ French Language Thursday 17:00 – 19:00

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AL1146 Post-Beginners’ German Language Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1147 Post-Beginners’ Italian Language Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00

AL1148 Post-Beginners’ Russian language Monday 13:00 – 15:00

AL1149 Post-Beginners’ Japanese Language Monday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1150 Post-Beginners’ Spanish Language Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL1927 Post-Beginners’ Greek Language Tuesday 18:00 – 20:00

AL1928 Post-Beginners’ Turkish Language Friday 9:00 – 11:00

AL2404 Intermediate Korean Language Thursday 17:00 – 19:00

AL2431 Intermediate French Language Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00

AL2432 Intermediate German Language Thursday 18:00 – 20:00

AL2433 Intermediate Spanish Language Group A Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00

AL2433 Intermediate Spanish Language Group B Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00

AL2434 Intermediate Italian Language Friday 13:00 – 15:00

AL2435 Intermediate Chinese Language Tuesday 18:00 – 20:00

AL2436 Intermediate Japanese Language Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL2437 Intermediate Arabic Language Monday 15:00 – 17:00

AL2438 Intermediate Russian Language Monday 15:00 – 17:00

AL2173 Advanced Chinese Language Friday 15:00 – 17:00

AL2301 Advanced French Language Thursday 11:00 – 13:00

AL2302 Advanced German Language Thursday 13:00 – 15:00

AL2303 Advanced Spanish Language Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL2304 Advanced Italian Language Thursday 15:00 – 17:00

AL2309 Advanced Russian Language Monday 09:00 – 11:00

AL2310 Advanced Arabic Language Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00

AL2925 Advanced Korean Language Thursday 15:00 – 17:00

AL2439 Advanced Spanish +1 Monday 13:00 – 15:00

AL2501 Advanced French +1 Thursday 11:00 – 13:00

AL2502 Advanced German +1 Monday 11:00 – 13:00

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GM3105 Advanced German Language +2* Monday 15:00 – 17:00

FR3061 Advanced French Language +2* Monday 11:00 – 13:00

SH3002 Advanced Spanish Language +2* Tuesday 13:00 – 15:00

Year Long English Language modules

EF2321/ EF4321

Upper – Intermediate English Group A Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00

EF2321/ EF4321

Upper – Intermediate English Group B Wednesday 09:00 – 11:00

EF2321/ EF4321

Upper – Intermediate English Group C Friday 15:00 – 17:00

EF2331/ EF4331

Advanced English Group A Monday 09:00 – 11:00

EF2331 /EF4331

Advanced English Group B Monday 13:00 – 15:00

EF2331 /EF4331

Advanced English Group C Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00

LATEST TIMETABLE UPDATE 09 AUGUST 2019.

*ACTUAL MODULE TITLE: GERMAN/FRENCH/SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDIES

We have done our best to ensure that class times are correct but details may change in unforeseen

circumstances. Please contact the C&T Hub 01772 891995 or e-mail candthub@uclan.ac.uk to confirm the day,

time and venue of your class. All classes start w/c 23 September.

Please be aware that groups need to reach a viable size for the course to run.

Worldwise Languages Programme

Programme at a Glance

Worldwise Languages consists of three elements:

A self-study course in your chosen language using the world-leading language learning

software Rosetta Stone;

The opportunity to attend regular group sessions with a native-speaking language assistant to

practise your speaking skills in selected languages;

Support from the Worldwise team during Centre opening hours.

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About Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone is a high-quality language learning software that helps you

learn languages naturally. It imitates the way you learned your first

language, by connecting words to objects. You can follow a self-study

language-learning course in your own time, at your own pace.

Rosetta Stone can be accessed on campus via the PCs in the Worldwise

Learning Centre and in the Languages Lab, AB128. It can also be accessed

off campus from your own PC, laptop, tablet or mobile application.

Adelphi Building, where the Worldwise Learning Centre is based, is open between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday

to Friday during term-time. In student vacation periods, these opening times will vary so please contact the

Worldwise Learning Centre for further information.

The Worldwise Learning Centre Helpdesk (AB110) is open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

When you sign up for the programme, you will be given your Rosetta Stone login details and instructions on how

to access the programme. Your Rosetta Stone account for the 2019/20 academic year will expire on 31st August

2020.

The Worldwise Learning Centre team also organises regular introductory workshops to help you get the most

from your Rosetta Stone learning experience. Our staff are available during Helpdesk opening hours should you

have any questions about using the software.

Various headsets with microphones are available to borrow during Helpdesk opening hours or you may use your

own.

What you will study

Each language level consists of up to 40 hours of self-study material. It is made up of a series of exercises focusing

on key skills – reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar. The programme is not formally assessed and

you can repeat any sections you have found challenging. On completion of each level, you can request an

achievement certificate and a report detailing your progress. You can choose from the languages on the

following page:

Level 1 = Elementary

Level 2 = Beginners

Level 3 = Lower Intermediate

Level 4 = Intermediate

Level 5 = Upper Intermediate

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Conversation Classes

You can practise your speaking skills in a range of languages by joining our regular conversation classes facilitated

by a native-speaking language assistant.

The schedule for the conversation classes will be confirmed in early October and classes are expected to start

mid-October. To register your interest in the conversation classes please e-mail worldwise@uclan.ac.uk.

Fees

The Worldwise Languages Programme is free to all UCLan students. For UCLan staff and members of the public

the programme fee is £150.

How to Enrol

To register on the Worldwise Languages Programme come along to one of the following programme

introductions taking place on:

Wednesday 2nd October 2pm – 3pm

Tuesday 8th October 5pm – 6pm

Wednesday 9th October 4pm – 5pm

Wednesday 16th October 3pm – 4pm

Friday 18th October 1pm – 2pm

Please book your place at www.ticketsource.co.uk/worldwise-languages. Registration to the Worldwise

Languages Programme is open throughout the academic year. Please contact us if you are interested in induction

days and times after 18th October 2019.

For further information on the Worldwise Languages Programme visit the Worldwise Learning Centre (Adelphi

110) or contact us: worldwise@uclan.ac.uk 01772 894248 / 893673.

Other Courses and General Information

Summer Courses

If you don’t have the time to commit to a year-long course but still want to learn some useful words and

phrases before you travel abroad, our Holiday Languages course is for you.

The course runs every June in a range of different languages:

Ten hours of class with a university lecturer

Additional practice with Rosetta Stone, the world-leading language learning software

Access to language learning resources

Useful cultural hints and travel tips

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All the essential skills including meeting and greeting, finding your way, using public transport,

ordering food and drink

Learning Resources

As a languages student you will have access to the Worldwise Learning Centre resources, based on the first floor

of the Adelphi Building. The Centre is an important part of the University’s initiative aimed at promoting the

understanding of world cultures and languages among UCLan students, staff and the wider community of the

North West of England.

Open year round, the Centre offers advice and support to anybody interested in world languages and cultures,

travelling and working or studying abroad. It also provides a comfortable place to meet and make friends with

speakers of different languages in a welcoming environment.

The Centre is the place to:

Access extensive resources including self-study books, dictionaries and digital video and audio

material in a variety of languages;

Borrow items such as digital voice recorders, video cameras, projectors and audio headsets;

Access PCs equipped with specialist language learning software (including Rosetta Stone),

digital video and audio recording apps, and international TV;

Find out about opportunities to apply for a travel bursary for studying or working abroad;

Apply for short-term internships and work experience placements;

Attend culture and language celebration events, shows, exhibitions and guest talks; and

Use our state-of-the-art interpreting and video conferencing facilities for international

meetings.

You will also have access to the University library and Blackboard, our web-based learning environment where

course-specific material can be accessed.

Our website (www.uclan.ac.uk/worldwise) offers information and advice relating to the learning and

understanding of international cultures and languages including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German,

Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

Contact Us

Worldwise Learning Centre

1st Floor Adelphi Building , UCLan, Preston, PR1 2HE

📧 worldwise@uclan.ac.uk | ☎️ 01772 894248 / 893673

[f] WorldwiseCentre | 🐦 WorldwiseCentre | 📷 worldwisecentre

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Car Parking

Pay and Display parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis in Harrington car park (see campus map).

Car parking is free in the Pay and Display car parks after 6pm.

For any parking related enquiries, please contact Car Parking Services on 01772 892066 or visit them in Vernon

Building 401.

You can view alternative City Centre parking at the following website:

www.preston.gov.uk/yourservices/transport-and-parking/parking/city-centre-car-parks

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Campus Map

Every precaution has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this booklet is correct; however,

the Worldwise Learning Centre cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.