FRE-90004 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Completion of French 3 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade C/4-5, CEFR level A1+)

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will develop French language study for students who have successfully completed French 3 (or equivalent). It will enhance skills already acquired, developing knowledge of everyday French in spoken, written, reading and listening activities. Discussion is furthered by the introduction of topics currently debated by French people. In addition the use of targeted exercises and audio material are extended on the KLE. On completion of the module students should have acquired a more complex understanding of the language, together with the ability to respond with confidence.
The language level for this module corresponds to work leading to Level A2 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A2).

The module aims at improving students communication skills; to consolidate previous grammatical knowledge and widen their vocabulary; provide them with a basic understanding of culture specific behaviour; and enable them to become efficient language learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognise and understand basic sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of personal relevance (e.g. studies, work, hobbies, past experiences, etc.) when people speak clearly: 1,3
Understand, summarise and extract key information from written texts related to areas of personal relevance: 1,2
Interact in familiar situations, asking and answering questions related to a range of topics (educational background, work, hobbies, past experiences, etc.), being able to ask for repetition or clarification, provided the other person talks clearly: 3
Write notes, messages and texts (e.g. personal letters or emails) related to areas of personal relevance, making pertinent grammatical and lexical choices.: 1,2
Recognise and use simple grammatical structures and rules in the target language and compare them to the English language: 1,2,3
Recognise and act upon cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations, demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the French speaking world, and identify different registers and varieties of the language.: 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 permitted to take one French language module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment