Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
French 11 or equivalent (CEFR level B2+/C1)
Aims
The module aims to consolidate and enhance existing French language skills to enable students to engage in colloquial, academic and professional discussions and exchanges; to understand detailed and complex information reliably, and to recognise different styles and registers used in various contexts. It is also designed to enhance and further develop students' understanding of the French Speaking world culture, history, and contemporary issues.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Present clear descriptions or arguments in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure for social and professional purposes: 1,2,3Analyse and summarise long, complex, and specialised factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style, and including specialized articles that do not relate to a specific field: 1,2,3Write complex letters, reports, or articles with an effective logical structure, including summaries and reviews of professional or literary works: 1,2Mediate effectively between members of own and other communities, taking account of sociocultural and sociolinguistic differences and communicating finer shares of meaning: 3Evaluate adapting language, style, tone and register flexibly and effectively, anticipating and dealing effectively with possible misunderstandings and communication issues.: 1,2,3
22 hours of class time.88 hours class preparation and revision and private study.20 hours revision for and completion of written exam. 20 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 only permitted to take one French language module per semester.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Online Tasks weighted 30%Online Tasks Students will complete a series of online exercises to assess their reading comprehension, grammar and writing skills in the target language.
2: Class Test weighted 20%Class TestStudents will complete an in-class test which may include writing a short text in the target language in class.
3: Oral Exam weighted 50%Spoken Interaction AssessmentA 20-25 minute spoken interaction assessment to test speaking (productive), listening (receptive) and conversation (interaction) skills. Tasks may include a presentation, role play, description or similar, and question and answer. If assessments are organised in pairs or groups, individual marks will be awarded to each student.