Beginning Modern Welsh 1

Module Identifier
WE11220
Module Title
Beginning Modern Welsh 1
Academic Year
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Co-ordinator
Dr Cathryn Charnell-White
Reading List
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Other Staff
Dr Cathryn Charnell-White
Professor Mererid Hopwood

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment Ymarferion Iaith/Language exercises: 40%
Semester Exam Arholiad Terfynol / Final Exam: 2 Hours 60%
Supplementary Assessment Ymarferion Iaith/Language exercises: 40%
Supplementary Exam Arholiad Atodol / Supplementary Exam: 2 Hours 60%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. You will be familiar with basic constructions in Welsh which will form a grounding for using the language for such things as greetings, introduction, expressing opinions and discussing simple every day matters.
  2. You will be familiar with using basic spoken and written Welsh. This will enable you to further your knowledge of the language by using it to make general inquiries as to the meaning of words and phrases and asking for information in general.

Brief description

This module for beginners follows the Learn Welsh Entry coursebook.

Content

This module for beginners follows the Learn Welsh Entry coursebook and aims to complete Entry/Mynediad level.

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Co-ordinating with others The module involves engagement with others to practice and reinforce new vocabulary and grammar, and to grow become confident new speakers of Welsh.
Creative Problem Solving The application of vocabulary and grammar to new settings and situations.
Subject Specific Skills Language competency: students achieve Learn Welsh Entry (Mynediad level) .

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4