Catalan
Catalan is a Romance language spoken in Northern Spain, Southern France, Andorra, the Balearic Islands, and in the city of Alguer (Alghero) on Sardinia.
Browse our Catalan modules below and find the right level for you.
Languages for All
These general language modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), they aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Degrees with Catalan in the School of Languages and Cultures
These modules are for undergraduate students undertaking a languages degree with the School of Languages and Cultures.
They are intended to build your proficiency in Catalan over the years up to a near-native speaker level, taking into account any previous experience of the language you may have, whilst supporting your study of Catalan culture in other modules.
Please visit the Catalan Studies website for information on available degrees and culture-related modules.
- Year 1
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Ab initio pathway:
- Autumn: MLT01024 Catalan Beginner 1
- Spring: MLT01025 Catalan Beginner 2
- Year 2
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Ab initio pathway:
- Autumn: MLT01026 Catalan Intermediate 1
- Spring: MLT01027 Catalan Intermediate 2
- Year 4
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Ab initio pathway without a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT922 Catalan Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT916 Catalan Advanced 2
Ab initio pathway with a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT912 Catalan Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT906 Catalan Higher Advanced 2
Certificates in Catalan language from the Institut Ramon Llull
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Students of the University of Sheffield and members of the public can take examinations at the MLTC leading to the award of official certificates in Catalan language delivered by the Institut Ramon Llull (IRL). |
The certificates, aligned on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and recognized internationally, are a useful means of demonstrating one’s linguistic competence in Catalan, both spoken and written.
Examination sessions are held in May-June, usually on a Saturday, and available in up to 5 levels depending on demand. For more information on these examinations, including how to register, please visit the IRL website. You can also contact the MLTC at mltc@sheffield.ac.uk for additional support.
Although MLTC Catalan courses include a preparation for this certification scheme, please note that registration to the exams is independent from registration on an MLTC course and incurs a fee payable directly to IRL.
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