EU1118: French for Beginners (Semester Only)

School null
Department Code null
Module Code EU1118
External Subject Code R110
Number of Credits 10
Level L4
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Mrs Marie Gastinel-Jones
Semester Autumn Semester
Academic Year 2013/4

Outline Description of Module

This module is intended for students with no or little existing knowledge of French. It is designed to introduce the language in its oral and written from; almost entirely taught in French and only occasionally through the medium of English, students will practice the four sections required to effectively learn a language: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Set during the first semester, this 3-hour course will enable students to build rapidly and concisely a “survival skills” equivalent to the “DELF A2” of the Common European framework of Languages.

On completion of the module a student should be able to

On successful completion of the module a student will be able to:

 Produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

  • Understand simple spoken and written texts.
  • Communicate at a level which is sufficient to cope with simple practical needs.
  • Ability to cope in France with simple situations (directions, doctor, hotel…)

How the module will be delivered

3 contact hours per week

 -1 hour French situations and role plays (hotel, restaurant, university, travel, future plans….)

-1 hour French situations ,same as above, but through individual audio-video exercises

-1 hour Grammar

 Independent learning and practise should be at least 3 hours per week.

Skills that will be practised and developed

-To develop and encourage communication with French speakers

-to cope with basic situations in France

-to develop awareness of register at a simple level (tu and vous)

-to produce basic texts in the target language

How the module will be assessed

Class test only:

 100% CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:

  • 2 LISTENING EXERCISES  30%
  • 1 ORAL TEST  30%
  • 2 WRITTEN TEST 40% (comprising of a reading comprehension and grammar exercises/translation)

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Class Test 20 Written Test 1 N/A
Oral/Aural Assessment 30 Oral Test N/A
Class Test 15 Listening Exercise 1 N/A
Class Test 15 Listening Exercise 2 N/A
Class Test 20 Written Test 2 N/A

Syllabus content

Syllabus content

 -CHAPTER 1- 9 OF FRENCH 1, PALGRAVE FOUNDATIONS, comprising different daily situations.

-coverage of grammar: present, past, future, word genders, adjectives.

Essential Reading and Resource List

-BBC FRENCH EXPERIENCE 1, BOOK + ON LINE AUDIO/VIDEO RESOURCES.

-COLLINS FRENCH VOCAB AND USEFUL PHRASES

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