The Certificate in Languages is a part-time programme taken over one or two academic years. It involves the study of two languages (from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish) at levels from beginner to advanced. In determining the appropriate modules to be taken in each of the languages, recognition will be given for prior learning, and where appropriate students' language level will be assessed by the relevant language coordinator.

Applicants must have a minimum Grade H4 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Those who will be 23 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry may be recommended for entry on the grounds of mature years even if they do not meet the entry requirements specified above. Students who are registered in Universities outside Ireland may apply for admission to this programme provided they meet equivalent entry requirements.

Holders of the Certificate in Languages who subsequently apply for and are offered a place on the BA degree will automatically receive exemptions for any modules passed in the Certificate in Languages provided that entry to the BA is undertaken within 5 years from the completion of the Certificate programme, and that the relevant modules are still on offer and included in their chosen programme of study within the BA Degree.

Students take 20 credits as follows (10 credits each from two languages):

CHINESE
CH1001 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 1 (10 credits)
CH2107 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 2 (10 credits)
CH3017 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 3 (15 credits)

FRENCH
FR1101 Foundation Course in Written and Oral French (10 credits)
FR1105 Threshold French (5 credits) and FR1107 French for Reading Purposes I (5 credits)
FR2101 Advanced French Language I (10 credits)
FR2105 Towards Vantage French (10 credits) and FR2107 French for Reading Purposes II (10 credits)
FR4101 Advanced Use of French (10 credits)

GERMAN
GE1101 Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for German (10 credits)
GE1103 Integrated Written and Oral German Language Course for Beginners (10 credits)
GE2101 Integrated German Language Course (10 credits)
GE2801 Integrated German Language Course for BComm Students (10 credits)
GE3101 Advanced Integrated German Language Course (10 credits)
GE3801 Advanced Integrated German Language Course for BComm Students (10 credits)

ITALIAN
IT1101 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1109 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT2101 Intermediate Italian Language (10 credits)
IT3101 Advanced Italian Language (10 credits)

HISPANIC STUDIES

PORTUGUESE
PU1101 Portuguese Beginners Language (10 credits)

SPANISH
HS0028 Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10 credits)
HS0128 Spanish Language (Improver [01] Level) (10 credits)
HS1102 First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10 credits)
HS2101 Second year Spanish Language Course (Ex-Beginners) (10 credits)
HS2102 Second Year Spanish Language Course (Ex non-Beginners) (10 credits)
HS3001 Final Year Spanish Language (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018/2019 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2018/2019.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Certificate in Languages (NFQ Level 6, Special Purpose Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Read texts at an appropriate level in each of the languages studied and perform tasks based on their comprehension;
• Communicate in writing at an appropriate level and in a range of registers in each of the languages studied;
• Perform tasks based on aural comprehension at an appropriate level in each of the languages studied;
• Communicate orally at an appropriate level and in a range of registers in each of the languages studied;
• Demonstrate awareness of aspects of non-linguistic communication relevant to each of the languages studied.