French Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Recognise and understand different linguistic registers. Differentiate between major stylisticlevels of French.
2. Communicate with confidence on a variety of subjects related to their field(s) of interest, synthesising and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources,conveying detailed information and arguments reliably.
3. Translate selected passages into and outof French, showing idiomatic, authentic style and grammatical usage, though with someawkwardness.
4. Present independently prepared material in spoken or written French. Interpret,describe and present reliably detailed information.
5. Discuss and debate topical issues in French,contributing, accounting for and sustaining their opinion, evaluating alternative proposals andmaking and responding to hypotheses.
6. Summarise selected pieces of written or spoken French,relaying the main points and synthesizing opinions, arguments and discussions.
7. Expressmultifaceted insights into contemporary francophone life and culture.
8. Initiate conversation in Frenchwith confidence and participate in sustained and reasonably complex social exchanges.Participate actively in formal and informal discussions, accounting for and sustaining theiropinions and providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments.
9. Demonstrate proficiencyin French grammar and syntax, appropriate to level B1+/B2 of the CEFR.

An intermediate level course in French language and culture. It will cover material from level B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Successful
students will achieve Common Reference Level B1+/B2 (Independent User) by the end of the module.

The aim of this module is to consolidate students' knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary, enabling them to become independent users of the language. Students will also consolidate their cultural knowledge. At the end of this module successful students will be prepared for advanced-level French language courses, future studies or employment.

Students will cover material appropriate to levels B1 / B2 of the CEFR. This will include developing translation, writing, oral and listening skills. Material covered will help students increase and refine their knowledge and understanding of the target language and culture. Class content will familiarise students with contemporary issues, tendencies and debates in their language of study. Students will work towards being able to synthesize their knowledge of relevant social and cultural themes while developing their analytical skills and advancing their spoken and written expression across a variety of registers. Students will also have the opportunity to practice and progress essential language skills that will help prepare them for future employment or study.

This module is at CQFW Level 6