Preferably ‘A’ Level or CAPE (Units 1 and 2) Spanish/French, but at least ‘O’Level or CXC General Proficiency (Level 2). For literature, ‘A’Level or CAPE English would be an asset.

REGISTRATION

All students wishing to take a course in French, Spanish, Japanese, or Comparative Caribbean Literature must register on-line at the beginning of the academic year. In addition to registering on-line, new students registered for language courses should also register with the Language Laboratory and must attend an orientation in the Language Lab in the first week of Semester I. Any changes in registration must be done on-line. Failure to change course registration may result in problems at examination time. NOT ALL COURSES LISTED WILL BE TAUGHT IF AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF STUDENTS REGISTER

DESIGNATION OF COURSES

Each course has a numerical code and a title. The letters 'S', 'F', and 'J' preceding a code number indicate Spanish, French and Japanese courses. There are 2 types of courses: Semester courses and Year Long courses. Semester course codes are designated by 2 numbers followed by a letter e.g. S14B; Year Long courses are designated by a 3-digit number e.g. F111.

PRE-REQUISITES

For second and third year courses, requirements are detailed later in this pamphlet, but in general a pass in Level I Language is required for Level II language and a pass in Level II Language is the prerequisite for Level III language. Level II and III literature courses require a pass in Level 1 language as well as a pass in Level I literature (Spanish, French or English). You are advised to plan ahead and consider the courses you may wish to take in subsequent years to ensure that you cover all pre-requisites.

ATTENDANCE

Students are REQUIRED to attend all classes and tutorials. All assignments are compulsory. Disciplinary action, such as debarment from exams or withdrawal from the Faculty, may result from failure to observe these requirements.

SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

All written assignments which form part of a course assessment must be handed in ON or BEFORE the due date. Late submissions will not normally be accepted without a valid medical certificate from the University Health Centre not later than one week beyond the due date. Students are reminded to discuss with their Lecturer all matters regarding the delayed submission, and in particular, the precise length of the extension being requested.

LANGUAGE LAB

There will be one scheduled hour of lab work per week, but students are urged to use the Lab for private consolidation at any time during opening hours in the booths reserved for this purpose.

PROCEDURE FOR IN-COURSE TESTS

In-course tests (including Oral Exams) are subject to the same rules as the final written exam. Students who arrive late for a written exam are not normally allowed extra time. Similarly, if a student misses the time for which an oral exam has been scheduled the exam will NOT be rescheduled unless formal permission is granted. Each case will be treated on its own merit and a rescheduling will be approved only where the reasons are considered valid. All such cases must be referred to the Head of Department.

LANGUAGE PRACTICE

GREAT EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON ORAL COMPETENCE IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE. This is developed mainly by practice. Conversation classes constitute an important part of language courses and are kept small to allow for wide participation. Students are encouraged to watch TV and talk with native speakers outside the classroom.

MARKING SCHEME

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READING MATERIAL

Reading material in the foreign language (newspapers, magazines etc.) is available at the Language Lab. It is highly recommended that you make use of this material to build up your language competence. The Main Library keeps a good selection of foreign language dictionaries and many recommended books or articles in the Reserved Book Collection (RBC).

WARNING !

The incidence of mutilation and theft of Library books has been increasing. Apart from being an offence subject to severe penalties, this creates serious problems not only for other students in your year, but for generations of students to come. Much of the material cannot be replaced, or can be replaced only at heavy costs to the University, thus lowering the budget for new materials.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS PRACTICE, AND PLEASE DISCOURAGE OR REPORT THOSE WHO DO. IT CANNOT, IN THE FINAL TEST, HELP YOU TO PASS THE COURSES. HELP US TO PRESERVE OUR RESOURCE MATERIAL FOR ALL TO USE.

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Evening classes are offered for part-time students only for Level 1 Spanish courses. Part-time students are normally required to spread their first year programme (30 credits) over 2 academic years. These students are advised to take the language courses (SIIA/B, FIII) during their first academic year. Part-time students who are able to attend day classes may take Beginners’ French in the first year and FIII in the summer or in the next year to complete Year I requirements. LEVEL II AND III CLASSES ARE OFFERED ONLY IN THE DAY

DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE AND COURSE REPRESENTATIVES

The Department takes very seriously student concerns about its teaching and its programmes; it therefore has a full staff-student committee which meets once per semester to consider student evaluations of its courses and teaching (delivery of instruction, course content, etc.) as well as other matters of concern to students. To this end, each course will elect Course Representatives to provide the necessary feedback and liaise generally with the Department.

LANGUAGE CLUBS

The Spanish, French and Japanese Clubs are open to all students in the Department. Each club is what you will make of it. It can be used to consolidate Language and Literature studies through films, discussions, guest lectures, weekend retreats and other forms of entertaining education.

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