General French Through Tourism 2A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG2055 | Language Centre | 2 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- LANG2055
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
- The module develops the student’s ability to communicate at a beginner level. The basic structure of the language acquired in General French Through Tourism 1B will be extended and consolidated.
- Students should develop a basic understanding of everyday vocabulary and an awareness of the cultures in French speaking countries.
- The sessions will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures that underpin the course programme.
- The module will be delivered in a blended modality for which students will have access to a virtual learning environment with extra activities and resources.
- Students are also required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning.
Requisites:
- Successful completion of General French Through Tourism 1B or equivalent qualification.
- Students must not choose this course if they are over-qualified. 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.-Successful completion of General French Through Tourism 1B or equivalent qualification.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
the second seminar will be delivered online
Assessment
- 50% Oral Exam: Oral examination, 10 min
- 50% Written Exam (1-hour): Written examination, 1 hour
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Students will continue to learn and practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with an emphasis on developing an interactional competence for specific purposes related to the course programme. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations.The overall aim of the module is to develop further competence in the language by improving the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students will continue to develop their awareness of autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor. Teaching is communicative with regular opportunities for pair- and group- work. Emphasis is placed on oral and aural skills, making full use of multi-modal resources available.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding:
- French pronunciation;
- Standard French spelling;
- Basic French syntax and semantics;
- Gist comprehension of audio material;
- Basic oral skills.
B. Intellectual skills:
- The ability to understand the standard French linguistic system in both spoken and written forms in the context of the topics studied;
- Develop an awareness of cultural specificity.
C. Professional Skills:
- Spontaneous and controlled production of small conversations 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 organise and present material;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Use of digital technologies and platforms to communicate, collaborate and learn.