French 3B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG3069 | Language Centre | 3 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- LANG3069
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
- The accent at this stage is firmly on the productive skills of speaking and writing.
- Each weekly session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme.
- The passive skills of reading comprehension and listening comprehension will not be neglected as ample practice will be given in class in these particular skills.
- Students will be expected to participate actively, which involves preparation before classes and follow-up work after classes, in order to improve their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language. Students are responsible for their autonomous learning.
Requisites:
- Successful completion of French 3A or equivalent qualification.
- 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 in Spring 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 doing the module as a compulsory element of their degree.-Successful completion of French 3A or equivalent qualification.
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 (2-hour): Written examination, 2 hours
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The overall aim of the module is to consolidate and extend students’ competence to an intermediate level in the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing in French.By the end of the semester students should be able to:a.understand the main points of varieties of inputs on matters encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.;b.deal with complex situations where they need to explain, argue, and discuss their opinions (e.g., agree, disagree);c.describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans;d.produce connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
- French language structures at intermediate level
- More complex grammatical structures through the study of a broader range of topic areas across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information from longer and more complex passages
- Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information from longer and more complex passages
B. Intellectual skills
- Ability to manipulate the language with the skills acquired at an intermediate level
- Acquisition of a more in-depth knowledge of French culture
C. Professional Skills
- Preparation of more substantial oral and written presentations on topics covered
D. Transferable Skills
- Pair and group work
- Essay writing
- Time management
- Independent language study
- Ability to organize and present material
- Ability to communicate effectively.