FRE2261 : Level C (HE Advanced) French - Exchange Semester 2
Offered for Year: 2022/23
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Module Leader(s): Ms Isabelle Ruegg Alter
Owning School: Modern Languages
Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 2 Credit Value:
10
ECTS Credits:
5.0
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module will:
1. Focus on further developing students' written and oral communicative competences in the target language (including fluency, grammatical and lexical accuracy and range; register and pronunciation);
2. Prepare students for the future study of the target language (including written and oral communicative skills, and intercultural awareness and competence) and/ or for their future learning experience (including independent learning and study skills; reflective skills and self-regulation);
3. Facilitate students' ability to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the target language in written and spoken media. This includes students' ability to use and understand authentic material and produce their own written and spoken output.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students cover a variety of topics related to contemporary French (and Francophone) society, and / or relevant to Contemporary societies and cultures. Depending on student feedback, these may include:
1. Ethical / controversial current issues
2. Culture and Traditions / Cultural issues
3. French Languages and registers
4. Current Affairs
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category
Activity
Number
Length
Student Hours
Comment
Structured Guided Learning
Lecture materials
11
0:30
5:30
Non-synchronous online activities
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Practical
11
1:00
11:00
Synchronous practicals, on campus if possible or online in case of deterioration of Covid-situation
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Small group teaching
11
1:00
11:00
Synchronous language seminars, on campus if possible or online in case of deterioration of Covid
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Drop-in/surgery
11
0:30
5:30
Synchronous drop-in surgery online
Guided Independent Study
Independent study
67
1:00
67:00
N/A
Total
100:00
Jointly Taught With
Code
Title
FRE2061
Level C (HE Advanced) French
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
1. Teaching in the language seminars will focus on oral communication skills (speaking and listening) while reading and writing skills are mainly developed in the preparation of and the associated work after the language seminar. The recorded lecture materials will focus on key study skills and the formal structures of the language.
2. Independent learning and learner autonomy are further developed through the means of online grammar videos and related activities, synchronous drop-in surgery, pair and group work and self-study at home via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas and the Language Resource Centre. Particular initiative is expected from students at this level, e.g. course participants will be asked to contribute their own materials to the classes and activities and be very pro-active in their language study.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description
Length
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Written Examination
150
2
A
60
On campus examination
Oral Examination
15
2
M
20
On campus, live presentation and discussion
Exam Pairings
Module Code
Module Title
Semester
Comment
FRE2061
Level C (HE Advanced) French
2
N/A
Other Assessment
Description
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Portfolio
2
M
20
Portfolio task combining listening/writing.
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
- The portfolio task (20%) will be submitted online before the Easter break. This task will test students’ ability to produce a well-structured text in the target language based on the comprehension and analysis of audio / video source material (excluding written text).
- The oral examination (20%) will take place during the revision week of Semester 2. It will test students’ ability to conduct independent research, critically evaluate authentic material, and to produce and present their own output orally in a clear and structured manner. It will also assess their ability to speak freely and interact in a discussion on these findings and on general matters.
- The final written exam at the end of Semester 2 (60%) will take place during the exam period and will test the students’ ability to produce and present a well-structured text or texts in the target language. Students may be allowed to type their own answers provided that spell check / grammar check has been disabled. This formal examination provides summative information to staff and student on student's achievement in the target language at the end of this module.