Language Learning Unit  
 
 
FRE-90002 French 2  
Co-ordinator: Mr Yvan Tardy    Room: CBB1.014, Tel:33401  
Teaching Team: Mrs Sarah  Gomersall, Miss Emma  Stevens, Mrs Carla  Shallcross, Mr Andrew  Gater, Miss Samantha  Rushton, Mr William  Reed,  Chris  Reynolds  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1, 2 or 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733960
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
International Business Dual Honours (Level 1)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Barred Combinations
Students are only permitted to take one French language module per semester. This module cannot be taken as a Level 3 elective.

Prerequisites
French 1 or equivalent (e.g. one year of French language studies several years ago)

Description

This module is designed for students who have acquired French 1 or equivalent.
The course is based on everyday activities and conversations involving a variety of French-speakers, with authentic audio material which allows you to join in and get the feel of speaking for yourself in your new language.
Each unit contains key words and phrases, leading into your ability to listen with confidence and use your new vocabulary. Since contact hours focus on communication skills, you will practise speaking in pairs or groups in a variety of everyday situations, such as travelling in France, visiting Paris and other cities, eating out and shopping.
You will also develop and practise reading and writing in French. The Units 5 to 9 of the course book "French Experience 1- BBC Publications" will provide outline and structure to the course, but the book will be supplemented by other materials. You will have the opportunity to practise and reinforce your new knowledge by using computer exercises in the KLE, linked to the weekly classes.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will reach level A1 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A1).
Aims
This module aims to develop written, oral and listening skills acquired in French 1. It aims to enable students to write and talk about lifestyle and leisure activities such as socialising and eating out, travel and transportation, accommodation, and shopping.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand simple sentences, for example on notices and in catalogues. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Write short messages giving basic information. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Use simple phrases and sentences to describe home and holiday accommodation. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Understand familiar words and basic phrases concerning their immediate surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 4
Interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to rephrase things. will be achieved by assessments: 3,4
Ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3, 4
Recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the French speaking world will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1
recognize simple grammatical structures in French and compare them to the English language will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Study hours
22 hours contact time
44 hours completion of course work tasks (KLE and other exercises)
54 hours class revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam
Description of Module Assessment
01: Coursework weighted 20%
Coursework portfolio documenting student's progress
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.
02: Unseen Exam weighted 40%
2-hour examination
An examination testing writing and reading skills, the range of vocabulary actively used and understood without the use of a dictionary, and basic grammatical knowledge.
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral Exam
Two short oral tests, one submitted online through the KLE and the other taking place in class, including tasks such as question and answer, role play, or presentation.
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-40 minutes listening tasks
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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