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.