Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
French 5 or equivalent (e.g. AS-level grade D, GCSE grade A or A*/7-9, CEF level B1)
The course is designed for students with prior knowledge of French and will develop advanced communication skills in French in everyday situations such as talking about daily routine, socialising and food, family, the home as well as in more complex situations, such as discussing a range of topical issues in French or understanding the French media. To help you achieve this, the course-book, ''French Experience 2'' (BBC Publications) will provide you with an advanced vocabulary and plenty of practice. It also allows you to get a better understanding of the grammatical structure of the language.By the end of this course you be able to understand extended vocabulary and complex phrases concerning a French speaking environment. You will understand complex sentences, for example those used in French speaking media. You will be able to interact in a more elaborate way with French people. You will be able to ask and answer a range of questions on familiar topics and discuss issues of contemporary France. You will be able to use complex phrases and sentences to describe your everyday life and life in your country. You will be able to write simple letters describing for instance a past holiday as well as longer texts in French.In French 6, we continue from French 5 and you will both consolidate the skills you have acquired at that level and build on them by moving beyond the situations of everyday life to more challenging (and stimulating) topics like the media or politics. You will extend your vocabulary base and be introduced to the more complex grammatical structures characteristic of formal, written French. Alongside the textbook, we will use audio,video and online material to consolidate vocabulary, grammatical structures and themes dealt with in class.Upon successful completion of this course, students will reach level B1 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - B1),
Aims
This course aims to consolidate existing language skills and further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as general language learning skills. The course is also designed to offer insights into cultural aspects of contemporary France and of the French speaking world.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/fre-90006/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear: 1enter unprepared into conversation on topics such as travel and current events. Student can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken: 1,2briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Student can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions: 1write personal letters describing experiences and impressions: 2use French Internet and other authentic sources to collect and use information for essays: 2understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters: 2
20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time 100 hours class preparation and revision and private study22 hours revision for and completion of written exam 8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam
Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment formStudents are allowed to undertake only one French module per semester.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Oral Exam weighted 50%Spoken interaction assessmentA 6-7 minute spoken interaction assessment to test speaking (productive) and listening (receptive) skills. Task may include role play, presentation, question and answer, description and similar. If assessments are organised in pairs or groups individual marks will be awarded to each student and the total time allowed will be 5-6 minutes per student.
2: Exam weighted 50%1 hour reading/writing examExamination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.