Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 3 hours per week; 1 hour per fortnight |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Exam | 3 Hours 1 x 3-hour written examination in semester 2 | 30% |
Semester Exam | The oral Examination takes the form of a 20-minute interview with the oral class tutor. During this interview the candidate will be asked: (a) to offer a brief presentation (maximum 5-7 minutes), in French, on a selected topic and (b) to engage in a general conversation, arising in the first instance from one of the 4-6 topics covered during the first-year oral classes. Only one topic will be provided per candidate. Candidates thus need to be prepared to discuss a wide range of topics. The presentation topic will be provided to the candidate 20 minutes before the examination (exact arrangements will be on the notice-board well before the examination). Candidates are reminded that they are not allowed to read from a script; they may not bring extensive notes to the examination (notes will be collected at the end of the examination); they must not deliver a previously learnt speech. The presentation should lead into (and be constructed so as to lead into) a conversation and further discussion of the topic. A more general conversation will follow. Oral Examinations: | 20% |
Semester Assessment | Continuous Assessment: eight written assignments 20%; Oral 10%; Listening comprehension 20% | 50% |
Supplementary Exam | If the module has been failed, the supplementary exam will consist of a 3-hour written examination which will count for 100%. If the student has failed the oral exam but has a passing average without the oral exam being taken into consideration, the supplementary exam will consist of an oral examination only (same format as in May/June). The mark of this supplementary oral exam will be integrated into the final mark. |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to
- identify an increase in their own skills in independent language study since A level
- demonstrate the improvement in their linguistic knowledge and skills since A level
- display proficiency in French grammar and syntax at the appropriate level
- translate selected passages from and into French
- identify different registers of written French
- use a range of linguistic structures
- communicate in written and oral French at a standard appropriate to Level 1
- produce summaries in French of material written in French
- use a relatively extensive French vocabulary
- give their own insights into key aspects of French society
- participate in debate at a standard appropriate to level 1
- respond with clear understanding to spoken French
- demonstrate familiarity and confidence in the spoken application of French grammar
- select media articles, audio and video tapes for discussion in class
- perform role plays in French
- make individual presentations in French
- demonstrate an improvement in fluency and accuracy in pronunciation since entry
- make both supervised and independent use of the facilities available in the Language Resource Centre (video, audio tapes, CALL, satellite television)
Brief description
This is a thin module with 3 hours per week and one hour per fortnight extending over semesters 1 and 2. Students will do a range of listening/writing/oral exercises. All classes will be devoted to the integrated study of the French language in its cultural context. Exercises will be set regularly. Marks for these - and for occasional tests in class - will constitute the CA mark for the course.
Reading List
Should Be PurchasedEnjelvin, Géraldine (2009) Savoir-Faire Plus, Le français à l'université 2nd edition Routledge Primo search Hawkins, Roger and Towell, Richard (2010) French Grammar and Usage 3rd edition Hodder Education Primo search Recommended Text
Collins-Robert French-English, English-French Dictionary Collins Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4