French 1A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1072 | Language Centre | 1 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- LANG1072
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
- This module assumes no prior knowledge of the language. It introduces the basic structure of the language through topics relating to social and everyday life in the countries where the target language is spoken. Each session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme. Students are also required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning. The module will be delivered in a blended modality for which students will be given access to a virtual learning environment with extra activities and resources.
- Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in French. The Language Centre reserves the right to check students’ prior learning and qualifications and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
- Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in French.
- The Language Centre reserves the right to check students prior learning and qualifications and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of Autumn semester. First sit/ Resit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
-Priority will be given to students who are doing this module as a compulsory element of their degree.-Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in French.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
The one-hour seminar is delivered online
Assessment
- 50% Oral Exam: Oral Examination 20 min
- 50% Written Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Written Examination, 90 min
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
-Students will learn and practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures.-This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations.-Full use will be made of communicative methods and, as far as possible; teaching will be through the target language.-Students will begin to develop autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
- French pronunciation
- Standard French spelling
- Ab initio French syntax
- Ab initio French sentence semantics
- Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material
- Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills
- The ability to understand the standard French linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied
- Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
- Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered
- Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information
- Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills:
- Pair and group work
- Time management
- Independent language study
- Ability to organize and present material
- Ability to communicate effectively.