UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire (Preston Campus)
3. University School/Centre
School of Journalism, Language and Communication
4. External Accreditation
N/A
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate in Applied Languages in (one of the
following):
Level 4
(Beginners’ French Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ German Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Spanish Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Italian Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Chinese Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Japanese Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Arabic Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Russian Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Turkish Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Polish Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Greek Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Korean Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Thai Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Catalan Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Portuguese Language and Culture)
(Beginners’ Urdu Language and Culture)
Level 5
(Intermediate French)
(Intermediate German)
(Intermediate Spanish)
(Intermediate Italian)
(Intermediate Chinese)
(Intermediate Japanese)
(Intermediate Arabic)
(Intermediate Russian)
(Intermediate Turkish)
(Intermediate Polish)
(Intermediate Greek)
(Intermediate Korean)
(Intermediate Portuguese)
(Intermediate Urdu)
(Advanced French)
(Advanced German)
(Advanced Spanish)
(Advanced Italian)
(Advanced Chinese)
(Advanced Japanese)
(Advanced Arabic)
(Advanced Korean)
(Advanced Russian)
(Advanced Turkish)
(Advanced Polish)
(Advanced Greek)
(Advanced Portuguese)
(Advanced Urdu)
(Mandarin Chinese for Speakers of Other Dialects)
(French Language and Society)
(German Language and Society)
(Spanish Language and Society)
(Advanced French Language and Society)
(Advanced German Language and Society)
Level 6
(French Language)
(German Language)
(Spanish Language)
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part-Time
7. UCAS Code
N/A
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
“B” – Languages and Related Studies
9. Other external influences
The Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR)
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
October 2014
11. Aims of the Programme
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to provide, within the academic framework of the University Certificate programme, an
opportunity for intellectual and personal development to a level appropriate to the award of a
University Certificate realising the full potential of students from a range of language
backgrounds, both individually and collectively;
to present the acquisition of a modern foreign language and background of the countries whose
language is being studied in a way which will stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative
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approach within students, enabling them to develop their linguistic skills together with an in-depth
understanding of foreign cultures;
to develop students’ interpersonal skills, critical self-awareness and problem-solving capabilities
so that they can contribute meaningfully to a changing international environment;
to enhance students’ employment and career opportunities both in the UK and abroad; and
to promote a positive attitude to language learning.
Aims of Beginners levels
to develop students’ knowledge of grammar and lexis in the languages studied, providing
remedial treatment as appropriate for traditional and individual weaknesses in these areas;
to develop students’ language awareness and their ability to use and present material both
orally and in writing;
to introduce students to the culture, history and socio-political environment of the country of the
language; and
to increase students’ interpersonal awareness and self-study skills by promoting an
independent approach to language-learning through the use of the Worldwise Learning Centre.
Aims of Post-Beginners levels
to build upon the linguistic foundations laid at previous language levels by developing an active
competence in the grammar, lexis and registers of both languages across all four language
skills;
to develop students’ understanding of the culture, history and socio-political environment of the
relevant country; and
to enhance students’ interpersonal skills by developing their ability to work creatively and
flexibly with others as part of a team.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Communicate knowledge, arguments and ideas clearly, and with a level of competence
appropriate to the level, in a variety of verbal and written forms; and
A2. Critically analyse and evaluate key issues associated with the culture, history and sociopolitical
environment of the target language.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Role-play; group-work simulation; listening comprehension; portfolio-based learning; oral and
written exercises (e.g. pronunciation practice, language drills, translation; reading
comprehensions).
Assessment methods
Oral examinations and oral presentations; tests of aural and reading comprehension and written
tests; portfolios.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Demonstrate linguistic skills in all four language areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
at
a level consonant with the language level being studied, and for a range of purposes and
audiences;
B2. Communicate and act in an appropriate range of capacities in the language, both orally and in
writing, with a degree of general fluency and competence, reflecting a good understanding of the
foreign country and its people;
B3. Appreciate cultural practices at both a regional and global level as appropriate; and
B4. Apply interpersonal and basic analytical skills to a range of situations in both the mother tongue
and the target language.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Seminars; role-play; group-work simulation; listening comprehension; portfolio-based learning;
written exercises (e.g. translation; prose; reading comprehensions).
Assessment methods
Written work, oral and aural tests, portfolios.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources;
C2. Organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument at
postBeginners’ levels; and
C3. Engage with and interpret layers of meaning within texts and other cultural products.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Seminars; role-play; group-work simulation; listening comprehension; portfolio-based learning;
written exercises (e.g. translation; prose; reading comprehensions).
Assessment methods
Oral presentations; essays; reports; portfolios.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Be able to work both independently and collaboratively;
D2. Make appropriate use of electronic communication, word-processing, and accessing bookbased and electronic information sources, particularly dictionaries;
D3. Demonstrate an awareness of different learning styles and needs; and
D4. Apply skills of teamwork and autonomous learning and problem-solving strategies to a range
of situations and contexts associated with language acquisition.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Portfolios; seminars; role plays and simulations; independent research and guided learning in the
Worldwise Learning Centre and Library; supported use of the internet.
Assessment methods
Oral presentations; written course work, essays, portfolios.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 6
Level 5
14. Awards and Credits*
Module
Code
FR
3061
Module Title
French Language
Credit
rating
20
GM
3105
German Language
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (German Language)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
SH
3002
Spanish Language
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Spanish Language)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2205
Intermediate Portuguese
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Portuguese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2208
Intermediate Urdu
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate Urdu)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2210
Intermediate Turkish
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Turkish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2211
Intermediate Polish
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Polish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2212
Intermediate Greek
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Greek)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2431
Intermediate French
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
French)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2432
Intermediate German
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
German)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied
Languages (French Language)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2433
Intermediate Spanish
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Spanish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2434
Intermediate Italian
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Italian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2435
Intermediate Chinese
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Chinese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2436
Intermediate Japanese
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Japanese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2437
Intermediate Arabic
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Arabic)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2438
Intermediate Russian
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Intermediate
Russian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2301
Advanced French
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced French)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2925
Advanced Korean
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced German)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2302
Advanced German
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced Korean)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2303
Advanced Spanish
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced Spanish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2304
Advanced Italian
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced Italian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2305
Advanced Portuguese
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced
Portuguese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2306
Advanced Japanese
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced
Japanese)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2307
Advanced Polish
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced Polish)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2308
Advanced Urdu
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced Urdu)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2309
Advanced Russian
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Advanced Russian)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
Mandarin Chinese for Speakers
of other Chinese Dialects
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Mandarin Chinese
for Speakers of other Chinese
Dialects)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
FR
2001
French Language and Society
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (French Language
and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
GM
2101
German Language and Society
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (German Language
and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
SH
2001
Spanish Language and Society
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Spanish Language
and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
Advanced French Language
and Society
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Spanish Language
and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
2336
AL2501
AL2502
Level 4
Advanced German Language
and Society
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Spanish Language
and Society)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1101
Beginners French Language
and Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners French
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1102
Beginners German Language
and Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners German
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1103
Beginners Spanish Language
and Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Spanish
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1104
Beginners Italian Language and
Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Italian
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1134
Beginners Chinese Language
and Culture
20
AL
1106
Beginners Japanese Language
and Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Chinese
Language and Culture)
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners
Japanese Language and
Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1108
Beginners Urdu Language and
Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Urdu
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1137
Beginners Arabic Language and
Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Arabic
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
AL
1109
Beginners Russian Language
and Culture
20
AL
1036
AL
1105
AL
1038
AL
1039
AL
1911
AL
1925
AL
1111
Beginners Turkish Language
and Culture
Beginners Portuguese
Language and Culture
Beginners Polish Language and
Culture
Beginners Greek Language and
Culture
Beginners Thai Language and
Culture
Beginners Korean Language
and Culture
Beginners Catalan Language
and Culture
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Russian
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Turkish
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners
Portuguese Language and
Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Polish
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Greek
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Thai
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
20
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Korean
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
Certificate in Applied
Languages (Beginners Catalan
Language and Culture)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above (standard module)
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning (PDP) will be used in this programme in a number of ways to support
the development of academic, personal and professional skills.
The programme employs a varied diet of assessment, including portfolio assessment. The portfolio is
designed to help students reflect upon their skills, identify areas of strength and weakness, plan for
development and demonstrate evidence of action.
The main skills assessed and developed within the modules of the programme are indicated in the
attached Curriculum Skills Map.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Entry is to different levels of the programme depending on prior qualifications and
experience.
Beginners courses are for complete beginners, for those who are returning to language- learning with
a GCSE gained 5 years ago or earlier, and for those who have previously started to learn the language
but have not attained a GCSE Grade C or equivalent.
Intermediate courses are for students who have completed the elective Beginners course or those who
have a GCSE or equivalent with a score of A*,A, B or C.
Advanced courses are for students who have completed the Intermediate elective course or those
who have an A-S level or A-level or equivalent in the language.
Students with native-speaker competence (for higher-level modules) and/or non-traditional
qualifications or evidence of experiential learning may also be admitted subject to interview. Nonnative English speakers should have IELTS 7.0 on all sub-scores (or equivalent).
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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Module Information Packs issued to students
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Factsheet, available via the School of Language, Literature and International Studies
website: at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/courses/cert_applied_languages_pt.php
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
personal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
FR 3061 French Language
GM 3105 German Language
LEVEL 6
SH3002 Spanish Language
AL 2205 Intermediate Portuguese
AL 2208 Intermediate Urdu
AL 2210 Intermediate Turkish
AL2211 Intermediate Polish
AL2212 Intermediate Greek
AL 2431 Intermediate French
AL 2432 Intermediate German
LEVEL 5
AL 2433 Intermediate Spanish
AL 2434 Intermediate Italian
AL 2435 Intermediate Chinese
AL 2436 Intermediate Japanese
AL 2437 Intermediate Arabic
AL 2438 Intermediate Russian
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AL2404 Intermediate Korean
AL2301 Advanced French
AL2302 Advanced German
AL2303 Advanced Spanish
AL2304 Advanced Italian
AL2305 Advanced Portuguese
AL2306 Advanced Japanese
AL2307 Advanced Polish
AL2308 Advanced Urdu
AL2309 Advanced Russian
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French Language and
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Beginners French Language
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Beginners Portuguese
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Beginners Chinese Language N/A
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Beginners Thai Language
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Beginners Korean Language
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Beginners Japanese
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Beginners Urdu Language
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Beginners Arabic Language N/A
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Beginners Russian Language N/A
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Beginners Catalan Language N/A
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Beginners Turkish Language N/A
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Beginners Polish Language N/A
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Beginners Greek Language N/A
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks