Award in Maltese Language Proficiency - Level 2
Course Description
This award aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to communicate in level-appropriate Maltese in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Through reading comprehensions and simple writing tasks, learners will navigate and acquire vocabulary in Maltese related to various themes which will help them understand and engage in conversations both in a personal and a professional context.
This award will also consolidate the learners’ knowledge and use of level-appropriate grammatical structures in Maltese, helping them become more proficient speakers and writers in the language.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 1 qualification in Maltese such as IDEA College’s Award in Maltese Language Proficiency – Level 1, or equivalent.
Target Audience
- Individuals who would like to become more proficient in their use of the Maltese language.
Career Paths
- This award is aimed at individuals who would like to gain more knowledge and skills in an effort to ameliorate their level of Maltese.
Modules
You are required to complete 1 compulsory module (6 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of this Award.
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Award in Maltese Language Proficiency – Level 2
How you’ll be assessed
The main objective of the assessment for this award is to assess the four language skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Therefore, the assessment tasks shall consist of an oral component, a listening comprehension, a reading comprehension, and a short, guided written task.
Furthermore, formative assessment will take place during the session in the form of discussions, feedback, etc.
Assessment
All assessment tasks aim to provide the learner an opportunity to produce evidence of their competences aligned to the learning outcomes of this module.
Furthermore, the tasks may include different forms of assessment which allow and promote students’ knowledge in the area.
For successful completion of this study unit, the student is required to achieve an overall pass mark of 50%.
Course Intake Dates
TBA 2025
Learning Outcomes
For Knowledge:
The learner will be able to:
- Comprehend and describe the idea and surrounding details of level-appropriate texts and dialogues.
- Learn how to read level-appropriate texts in Maltese.
- Consolidate one’s vocabulary in Maltese.
- Familiarise oneself with level-appropriate grammar in Maltese.
- Learn how to listen attentively to context clues provided by other active participants when maintaining a conversation.
- Learn how to express oneself verbally and in writing in Maltese, making use of pertinent vocabulary and grammar structures.
- Describe and explain basic elements of Maltese culture.
For Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Formulate and understand simple phrases in Maltese.
- Acquire reading and comprehension skills in the Maltese language.
- Be able to communicate verbally and in writing in Maltese using a range of vocabulary related to different themes.
- Comprehend and make use of simple grammatical structures in Maltese.
- Listen attentively when maintaining a conversation and be able to decipher the speaker’s tone and verbal and non-verbal cues.
- Formulate and answer to questions in Maltese making use of simple grammar.
- Write level-appropriate texts in Maltese demonstrating correct use of basic grammar and vocabulary.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of important aspects and characteristics of Maltese culture.