FRE4081 : Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Adeline Charlton
- Lecturer: Dr Franck Michel
- Other Staff: Ms Christelle Vicente-Jacques, Dr Helen Penet
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in SML, this module will:
- build on language skills gained at Stages 1, 2 and 3.
- provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the target language and with the ability to develop a high level of written proficiency in professional and academic environments.
- prepare students for postgraduate study in areas that make extensive use of the target language.
- develop students' written translation skills into the target language.
Outline Of Syllabus
Specific topics and materials based on current issues will initially be provided by the lecturer. Subsequently, these will be supplied by students themselves for group practice in group work sessions.
Translation into the target language, summarising, and open writing will be practised throughout the year, preparing students for written communication in the target language.
Teaching Methods
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.
Teaching Activities
| 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 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 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE4181 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills - Exchange Students Semester 1 |
| FRE4281 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills - Exchange Students Semester 2 |
| FRE4084 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills - IBM |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Language classes will introduce, model and offer guidance in each of the skills that students are required to practise during the course (including summary and commentary writing, intensive reading, taking part in critical discussions, and translation into the foreign language).
Group work will offer students an opportunity to work in small groups (in the target language) under close supervision of the lecturer. These classes will focus on the skills listed in the outline syllabus.
Teaching will be mostly in the target language.
Work requirements:
- researching materials for oral presentation and discussion
- writing critical discussions and summaries in the target language
- practising written translation
Assessment Methods
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
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 99 | 2 | A | 100 | 24 hr take home exam. This will test students’ ability to write in the Target Language. *Continued in Assessment Rationale below |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRE4281 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills - Exchange Students Semester 2 | 2 | N/A |
| FRE4084 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Advanced Writing Skills - IBM | 2 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | This exercise will help students prepare for the final written examination (writing). |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | This exercise will help students prepare for the final written examination (translation and writing). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Writing and translation are assessed by means of an examination in order to ensure that the students' output is produced in identical conditions and is their own work.
* (Continued from above) Students may be allowed to type their own answers provided that spell and grammar checks have been disabled.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- FRE4081's Timetable