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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

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 2023/24

The course is designed for students with a very good knowledge of French and will develop your advanced communication skills in French in everyday situations as well as in more complex contexts, in particular in discussing a range of topical issues in French gaining some insight into the contemporary French speaking world.
You will both consolidate the skills you have acquired and build on them by moving beyond the situations of everyday life to more challenging and stimulating topics. You will extend your vocabulary base and be introduced to the more complex grammatical structures characteristic of formal written French. Feedback on formative and summative assessments will be provided at regular intervals.
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 aims to build on students' existing knowledge of French and consolidate all areas of grammar, while at the same time expanding the vocabulary base.
it will also enable students to confidently discuss various aspects of the contemporary French speaking world and enable communication, in both written and oral mode, in more formal areas of French.

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: 1,3
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