UPC language services and resources

Basic 3. Consolidation and extension of the Basic level

If you are interested in... Gaining a general and detailed understanding of oral and written information in Catalan. Having conversations on topics of general interest and writing short texts. Consolidating the Basic level and obtaining an official certificate.

Aimed at Students and teaching staff of the UPC.
Members of UPC Alumni, the UPC Group, associated research entities and affiliated schools.
Duration and delivery

Online and blended learning courses with continuous assessment and a final exam. Online tutorials in the Parla.cat course. 

50 hours total

  • 41 hours of guided virtual learning
  • 9 hours online learning with a tutor-group
  • 6 weeks
In order to take the courses, you must devote 4.5 hours a week to self-directed learning tasks. This course continues with Elemental 1.
Prerequisites Basic 2 or equivalent, or you can ask for a level test at demana.slt@upc.edu.
Credits 2 ECTS credits (for mobility students, to be recognized at the origin university).
Level Equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference level A2.2
Certificate

1. Certificate of attendance: minimum 80% of attendance +  60 points minimum average score in Parla.cat activities + writing and speaking tasks.

2. Certificate of completion: minimum 80% of attendance +  60 points minimum average score in Parla.cat activities + writing and speaking tasks + final test.
Fees
  • Students at UPC schools: €20 (registration fee). If you pass a module, the next module at Level A2 is free.
  • Teaching staff at UPC schools: free.
  • Members of UPC Alumni, the UPC Group, UPC School students, associated research entities and affiliated schools: €90.
Payment information
1. The course fee must be paid by bank transfer to the “la Caixa” current account:
IBAN: ES40 2100 3648 9922 0004 1684 / BIC: CAIXESBB.

Please quote: full name, SLT and name of the course for which you wish to register.

2. Proof of payment must be sent by e-mail to demana.slt@upc.edu at least two days before the course begins.

3. If you do not send proof of payment, the SLT reserves the right to cancel your registration.
More information Contact.
Registration

Registration form

Your registration for the course will be complete when you have taken a compulsory placement test. 

You won't need to take the placement test if you have passed the previous level, or you can provide the corresponding certificate. 

 

2024-2025 Academic year

Autumn semester 2024

Code: 17-24/25. Start date: 16 October 2024 - End date: 20 November 2024
Activity Sessions
 Room Lecturer

Bàsic 3

Online

Wednesdays, 3 - 4.30 pm

16, 23, 30 October

6, 13, 20 November
 Meet link: sent by email Judit Canalias
Code: 18-24/25. Start date: 14 November 2024 - End date: 19 December 2024
Activity Sessions
 Room Lecturer

Bàsic 3

Online

Thursdays, 3 - 4.30 pm

14, 21, 28 November

5, 12, 19 December		 Meet link: sent by email Marta Girabal
Code: 19-24/25. Start date: 9 January 2025 - End date: 13 February 2025
Activity Sessions
 Room Lecturer

Bàsic 3

Online

Tuesdays, 3 - 4.30 pm

9, 16, 23, 30 January

6, 13 February		 Meet link: sent by email Marta Girabal