Module FREN3041: FRENCH LANGUAGE 4

Department: Modern Language and Cultures (French)

FREN3041: FRENCH LANGUAGE 4

Prerequisites

• French Language 2 (FREN2051) or French Language 2 and Year Abroad (FREN2071) or equivalent.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Not available to students following the European Studies programme; Area Studies in French (LANG3331); French in Society 3 (LANG3**1)

Aims

• To obtain an excellent standard in written and spoken French, and in the comprehension of spoken and written French at the level of sophisticated, contemporary discourse.

Content

• Essay and comprehension - Students will work each week from an article in the contemporary press and from current television programmes (the topics covered will be relevant to modern French culture and current affairs).
• The set exercises will comprise: resume of the article in French, paraphrase and explanation of vocabulary and phrases within the article.
• Free composition on a theme related to the topic, revision of grammar.
• The module is conducted in French.
• Oral.
• Weekly classes with lectures/lectrices: class discussion of pre-arranged topics and linguistic points, presentation of oral 'exposes' on topics related to current affairs, using current French press and TV as source.

Learning Outcomes

• On successful completion of the module, students will have gained enhanced knowledge of the French language and of aspects of life in contemporary France.

• Students will have improved their comprehension of contemporary French idiom and their oral and written communications skills in terms of accuracy, fluency and appropriate linguistic register.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Two weekly classes. Students are required to attend all classes for written and spoken language and to prepare written work as detailed in this guide. This module is taught and assessed in French.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Regular language exercises.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University