| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) French |
Students must have completed Level C French or equivalent.
French native speakers should not take this module.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE4081 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills |
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In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module aims to:
- build on language skills gained at stages 1, 2 and 3
- provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the French language and with the ability to use it at a high level of proficiency in professional and academic environments.
- prepare students for postgraduate study in areas that make extensive and intensive use of the target language
- focus on further developing students' oral, aural and written competence in the foreign language gained at stages 2 and 3, with a focus on the professional and academic world.
This module focuses on two main activities:
- professional oral communication skills
- aural comprehension and written report and/or commentary
In Semester 1, students will be given the opportunity to practise formal oral communication in the target language in a variety of professional and academic contexts, eg. presentations (informative and persuasive); discussions; debates; vivas and interviews (professional and media).
In Semester 2, students will learn to synthesise audio-visual materials in a formal and professional manner. They will practise written communication in the target language through a range of professional and academic tasks, eg. reports, syntheses, commentaries or critical reviews. The audio-visual sources will cover cultural, political, economic and societal themes in relation to the French-speaking world.
By the end of the course, students will have gained knowledge in:
- using complex lexical and grammatical structures in a range of advanced discourse types, both spoken and written
- synthesising information from a variety of authentic sources, comprising extended aural and written input from a variety of demanding discourse types
- extended writing in the target language, focusing particularly on argumentative and synthetic compositions in a formal professional and academic register
- understanding, using and evaluating information from authentic audio-visual media sources
- giving oral presentations, leading and taking part in critical discussions in the target language on a variety of controversial, topical issues, using appropriate range and register.
1. Subject-Specific skills:
By the end of the course, students will have gained experience in:
- using complex lexical and grammatical structures in a range of advanced discourse types, both spoken and written
- understanding, using and evaluating information from authentic audio-visual sources
2. Cognitive/intellectual skills:
Students will further develop their ability to:
- apply and evaluate a range of learning strategies appropriate to the demands of the course
- work independently and confidently, on their own or as part of a group, either within or outside the classroom
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | 9 hours present in person. 7 hours online synchronous. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 49 | 1:00 | 49:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Online synchronous. |
| Total | 100:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE4182 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Language for Professional & Academic Purposes - Exchange Students Semester 1 |
| FRE4282 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Language for Professional & Academic Purposes - Exchange Students Semester 2 |
| FRE4085 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Language for Professional & Academic Purposes - IBM |
Language classes will introduce, model and offer guidance in each of the skills that students are required to practise during the course (e.g. oral presentations, taking part in critical discussions, aural comprehension and commentary, etc.).
Group work will offer students an opportunity to work in small groups (in the target language and in English) under close supervision of the lecturer. These classes will focus on the skills listed in the outline syllabus.
Teaching will be mainly in the target language.
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 10 | 2 | M | 50 | This will test students’ ability to be efficient and persuasive oral communicators in the Target Language *Cont in Rationale below |
| Aural Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | This examination will test the students’ note taking skills and ability to listen... **Continued in Assessment Rationale below |
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRE4085 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Language for Professional & Academic Purposes - IBM | 2 | N/A |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | A mock oral that will take place over the course of semester 2. |
| Aural Examination | 2 | A | Mock aural exam. Prior to Easter break. Student will receive feedback at the end of the Easter break. |
The assessment of oral is performed in a setting that is as close to a real-life professional or academic situation as possible.
The oral and aural mock exams help students assess their progress before the formal examinations take place. Formative feedback will be provided regularly.
* (Continued from above)...
and without any notes other than the printout of their PowerPoint/Prezzi/Keynote presentations. In exceptional circumstances, reasonable adjustments to this rule can be made as part of a student
support plan.
** (Continued from above)...understand and synthesise authentic video sources under time constraints. Reasonable adjustments can be made if required as part of a student support plan.
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