- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sandra Salin
- Lecturer: Dr Cécilia Gil, Ms Isabelle Ruegg Alter, Dr Adeline Charlton
- Other Staff: Ms Christelle Vicente-Jacques, Dr Anne-Charlotte Husson
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
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Semester 1 Credit Value:
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10
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Semester 2 Credit Value:
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10
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ECTS Credits:
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10.0
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Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module will:
- Focus on developing the students' written communicative and oral communicative competences in French (including fluency, grammatical and lexical accuracy and range, register and pronunciation);
- Facilitate students' ability to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with
speakers of the foreign language in written and spoken media. This includes students’ ability to use and understand authentic material and produce their own written and spoken output.
- Prepare students for the future study of French (including written and oral communicative skills, and intercultural awareness) and for their future learning experience (including independent learning and study skills; reflective skills and self-regulation);
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:
- Social media
- Literature (Story telling)
- Cinema / Music / Visual arts
- Culture and Traditions
- Student Life
- Current affairs and current issues
- Press / Media / Advertising
- Travel and Tourism
- French languages and registers / Francophonie
THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED IN FRENCH
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Comment |
|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 44 | 1:00 | 44:00 | There are 10 seminar groups. These groups are capped at 17 students. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Bridging hour for Stage 2 students progressing from Level A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 8 | 3:00 | 24:00 | Set independent tasks |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 88 | 1:00 | 88:00 | N/A |
| Total | | | | 200:00 | |
Jointly Taught With
| Code |
Title |
|---|
| FRE1171 | Level B (HE Intermediate) French - Exchange Semester 1 |
| FRE1271 | Level B (HE Intermediate) French - Exchange Semester 2 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching in the language classes will focus on communication while the grammar lectures will focus on the formal structures of the language. All four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking are fully integrated in the language classes and will be assessed.
Independent learning and learner autonomy are encouraged through the means of coursework, independent tasks, pair and group work and self-study at home, via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and in the Language Resource Centre. Initiative is expected from students at this level, e.g. course participants will be asked to contribute their own materials to the classes.
Stage 2 students who progressed from Level A attend a bridging hour to help bring them up to the standard of students studying Level B on entry. Stage 1 students directly studying Level B have an extra 22 hours of independent 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 | 120 | 2 | A | 40 | N/A |
| Aural Examination | 35 | 2 | M | 20 | Listening |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
|---|
| FRE1271 | Level B (HE Intermediate) French - Exchange Semester 2 | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 10 | Oral skills portfolio - one piece of oral assessment |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | 10 | Oral skills portfolio - one piece of oral assessment |
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 20 | 4 pieces of written work set during Semesters 1 and 2 |
Formative Assessments
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
- One listening test in Semester 2 (20%). This listening exam will test the students’ ability to listen and understand authentic video sources and to respond appropriately in written or oral form. This test provides summative information to staff and student on student's achievement in listening in the module.
- One 120 minute exam in Semester 2 (40%) on Reading / Grammar / Writing. This exam will test students ability to write or type 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 reading / grammar/ writing in the module.
- Written Coursework / portfolio (20%): This portfolio helps students assess their progress and identify their strengths and areas for improvement in writing thus stimulating their independent and reflective learning skills throughout the year.
- The oral skill portfolio will test students ability to produce and present their own output orally and receive feedback on their work in Semester 1 and Semester 2 so that they can assess their progress and identify their strengths and areas for improvement in speaking thus stimulating their independent and reflective learning skills throughout the year.
- Continuous assessment in writing and speaking encourages regular work on productive skills and enables students to receive regular formative feedback.
Reading Lists
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