Award in Maltese Language Proficiency – Level 3
6 ECTS
Award in Maltese Language Proficiency - Level 3
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Module Description
This MQF Level 3 Award is designed to help learners achieve an advanced command of the Maltese language, enabling them to communicate with confidence and accuracy across personal, social, and professional settings.
It focuses on refining all four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — while expanding learners’ vocabulary and improving their ability to use Maltese fluently in diverse real-life contexts. Learners will work with a variety of texts and themes, strengthening their comprehension and developing the ability to express complex ideas clearly and appropriately.
The course also introduces more sophisticated grammar structures, encouraging precise and effective use of the language in both spoken and written tasks. Interactive activities such as discussions, presentations, listening tasks, and structured writing exercises will build learners’ critical thinking and communication skills, preparing them to use Maltese naturally, persuasively, and with growing independence.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course will possess:
- A Level 2 qualification in Maltese such as IDEA College’s Award in Maltese Language Proficiency – Level 2, 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.
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.
Assessment
Formative assessment will take place during the session in the form of discussions, feedback, etc.
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%.
Module Intake Dates
TBA 2025
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Read and write level-appropriate texts and dialogues in Maltese.
- Acquire a proficient use of vocabulary relating to different themes.
- Make use of more advanced grammatical structures when speaking and writing in Maltese.
- Be able to take an active part in a conversation in level-appropriate Maltese.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding relating to local cultural aspects.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Read and understand simple texts in Maltese.
- Acquire a proficient use of vocabulary relating to different themes.
- Make use of more advanced grammatical structures when speaking and writing in Maltese.
- Be able to take an active part in a conversation in level-appropriate Maltese.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding relating to local cultural aspects.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Acquire more advanced reading and comprehension skills in the Maltese language.
- Apply effective reading strategies.
- Make use of a wider range of vocabulary when speaking and writing.
- Acquire an elevated level of grammar.
- Make use of more advanced grammatical structures when formulating answers and questions in Maltese.
- Listen attentively to a conversation in Maltese and be able to replicate when asked questions.
- Participate actively in a discussion in Maltese, demonstrating a proficient use of lexicon.
- Articulate thoughts clearly, organise ideas logically, and convey information persuasively.
- Communicate and interact actively in both informal and formal situations, demonstrating local cultural awareness.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Acquire level-appropriate knowledge and skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Maltese.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find, download, and upload assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.