Module FREN1011: French Language 1

Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (French)

FREN1011: French Language 1

Prerequisites

• Grade A in French at A level or an equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the module’s language coordinator

Corequisites

• At least one additional level 1 module in French Studies

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Any French modules offered in the Centre for Foreign Language Study

Aims

• To further improve the skills acquired at A-level in speaking and listening, reading and writing.

Content

• The module is taught in two strands: in the grammar/translation class, students consolidate their grammar knowledge and develop their translation skills through a variety of grammar-based language exercises and the translation of texts from French into English.
• in the oral class, students develop their speaking skills through a range of oral exercises (conversation, discussion and individual presentations), their aural comprehension skills through related online listening exercises and their reading and writing skills through text-based comprehension and writing exercises.
• The teaching and resources in this module reflect a commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity. It positions the richness of the (language area)-speaking world at the core of its syllabus.

Learning Outcomes

• Consolidated knowledge regarding the structure of the French language and an understanding of a range of basic translation issues.

• Increased confidence, fluency and accuracy in both productive (spoken and written) and receptive (listening and reading) skills in French.

• The development of general written and oral communication.
• The ability to discuss topical or general issues.
• The ability to gather and process information and evidence from a variety of paper, audiovisual and electronic sources.
• The ability to read complex and multivalent texts.
• The ability to use ICT effectively both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning.
• The ability to work independently.

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

• The module is taught in two strands: in the grammar/translation class, students consolidate their grammar knowledge and develop their translation skills through a variety of grammar-based language exercises and the translation of texts from French into English
• In the oral class, students develop their speaking skills through a range of oral exercises (conversation, discussion and individual presentations), their aural comprehension skills through related online listening exercises and their reading and writing skills through text-based comprehension and writing exercises.
• Summative assessment of reading/writing skills and of grammatical knowledge will take the form of an end-of-year examination.
• Oral skills will be summatively assessed by means of activities carried out in class during the year, including group work.
• Formative assessment for this module will include a combination of self-assessed, peer-assessed and tutor-assessed exercises during the year.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Regular exercises for written and oral; online exercises (duo).

■ 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