Module FREN1012: French Language 1B

Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (French)

FREN1012: French Language 1B

Prerequisites

• Grade A or above at A level in a modern foreign language, or equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the module’s language coordinator

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Any other French Language module offered in MLAC or CFLS; French Language 1A (FREN1011)

Aims

• To provide an accelerated introduction to all aspects of the French language, including: reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; a thorough understanding of the grammatical system; a solid grounding in vocabulary.
• To develop students’ awareness of the culture(s) of the target language, in order to support their progression to the further study of francophone literature, history, film, etc.

Content

• All essential grammatical structures appropriate to Level B1 of the CEFR
• Oral and written exercises in groups and individually
• Introduction to basic translation skills
• Students will undertake a broad range of written, spoken and audiovisual activities, with a view to developing a solid foundation in all areas of language competency in French.
• 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

• By the end of this module, students should have acquired:
• a range of French vocabulary and a knowledge of French grammar which corresponds to Level B1 of the CEFR
• a knowledge of some aspects of the cultures of the francophone world.

• By the end of this module, students should be able to converse, write and read in French at a level of fluency appropriate to CEFR B1, and will have covered key areas of French grammar by completing the set textbooks and supplementary exercises as appropriate.

• Students will develop their skills as language learners, their communication and presentation skills, their ability to organise their own study and, on completion of the module, will be able to communicate at a level equivalent to CEFR B1 in the target language, across the four key areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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

• So that students achieve competence in all key language skills, a variety of methods will be employed, including oral practice, grammatical exercises, reading and listening comprehension, and translation practice
• These methods will allow students to become familiar with essential grammatical structures and vocabulary and to use them in different learning contexts, and will facilitate engagement with a broad variety of cultural artifacts
• Summative assessment of reading/writing and aural comprehension skills and of grammatical knowledge will take the form of end-of-year examinations
• 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:

Assessed exercises across all language areas, to include weekly grammar and vocabulary tests, written tasks and listening and reading comprehension 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