FRE-90008 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

French 7 or equivalent (e.g. AS-level grade 7-9/ A-A*, CEFR level B1).

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module is intended for students with a strong foundation in French, typically those who have completed French 7 or an equivalent qualification (e.g. AS-level grades 7–9 / A–A*, or CEFR level B1). It aims to further develop advanced communication skills in French, both in everyday situations and in more complex contexts.
All four core language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—will be practised during contact hours. You will consolidate and expand your communicative abilities, vocabulary, and grammatical knowledge. The course is structured around a series of texts that explore life in contemporary French-speaking societies, offering insights into their cultural landscapes and addressing related social and political issues.
You will progress from managing everyday interactions to confidently discussing more sophisticated topics. These skills will be developed through a variety of classroom activities, including pair work, debates, listening comprehension exercises, and the use of audiovisual materials that expose learners to authentic language use. Independent study will reinforce classroom learning through exercises on the KLE (Keele Learning Envirornment) and exploration of French-language websites, helping to broaden vocabulary and deepen understanding of life and culture in French-speaking countries.
The module supports the development of effective language learning strategies and provides regular feedback on both formative and summative assessments to guide your progress.
The language level of this module corresponds to B1+ work, leading to Level B2 in the European Common Framework for Languages (CEFR B1+/B2).

This module builds on prior learning to strengthen students’ ability to communicate with increased fluency and accuracy in a variety of real-world contexts. It further develops receptive, productive and interactive skills at a high B1+ level, while encouraging deeper engagement with cultural, educational, social, and political issues across the French-speaking world. Independent learning and critical reflection are also key components.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the main points of clear standard speech including radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest: 2,3
Interpret, summarise and extract key information from a variety of written texts that consist of everyday or job-related language and description of events, feelings and wishes: 1,2
Interact and enter unprepared into conversations on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. studies, work, travel and current events): 3
Write clear coherent texts on topics which are familiar, of personal interest, describing experiences and impressions or expressing points of view: 1,2
Recognise and use different complex linguistic structures in the target language and compare them to the English language: 1,2,3
Demonstrate awareness of cultural issues, as well as accurate use of the language with regard to vocabulary, grammar, register and style, and of different varieties of French.: 1,2,3

Study hours

22 hours of contact time in class .
40 hours assessment preparation and completion.
88 hours guided independent study.

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form.
Students are only allowed to take one French module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment