EU6380: French Language (BA Languages)
| School | null |
| Department Code | null |
| Module Code | EU6380 |
| External Subject Code | R110 |
| Number of Credits | 20 |
| Level | L6 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Mrs Marie-Laure Jones |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
This module focuses on consolidating oral and written skills in working with French at a very advanced level.
It includes the translation into English of examples of contemporary French as well as the translation into French of some written examples in English.
It offers regular practice in oral discussion, presentation and debates on contemporary issues. It also provides a good revision of more advanced grammar points, reinforces the practice of written skills to write in French with precision and in detail.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
The objectives of the module are:
· The efficient translation of short passages into French;
· An understanding of lexical, grammatical and register-related difficulties in the translation into French
· The writing of accurate, well-structured French in essay form,
· The consolidation of lexical and grammatical knowledge;
· The development of social and cultural awareness of topical issues;
· The achievement of effective oral communication via oral presentation, debates and general conversation.
How the module will be delivered
The module will be delivered by a series of 3 seminars per week over 10 weeks in Semester A.
Skills that will be practised and developed
• To understand an argument or debate in detail and express it clearly and precisely in oral and written form
• To research, discuss and debate topical issues
• To use grammar with precision and good understanding of the structures
• To further develop knowledge of vocabulary and idiomatic structures
• To enhance analytical skills
• To stimulate and encourage independent-learning
• To build on language skills acquired during the Year Abroad
• To reinforce transferrable skills (presentation, analytical, IT)
• To translate efficiently short passages from and into French
How the module will be assessed
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Assessment Summary: (use as necessary) |
Assessment Deadline |
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Written Translation into French |
Autumn Semester Examination Period |
30% |
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Written Expression ( written argumentation into French ) |
Autumn Semester Examination Period |
40% |
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Oral examination (10 minute examination, preceded by 20 minute preparation)
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Autumn Semester 7 to 9 January
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30% |
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Assessment |
Module Weight |
Assessment Date |
Information Source |
Purpose |
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Written examination (a two-hour exam including both Translation and Written expression)
Translation English into French
Written Expression
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30%
40%
(70% in total)
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January Exam Period 2014 See publication of Autumn Exam |
Learning Central Course Kit |
To translate efficiently short passages into French (grammatical/lexical/register)
To enable students to demonstrate that they understand an argument or debate in detail, they can express it clearly and precisely within the frame of the French dissertation, following the guidance they have received during the academic year.
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Oral examination (10 minute examination, preceded by 20 minute preparation)
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30% |
January 7 to 9 January |
Learning Central Course kit |
To enable students to demonstrate oral skills focusing on an examination question (5minutes) and discussing more broadly in French. (5minutes) |
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
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| Exam - Autumn Semester | 40 | French Language (Ba Languages) | 2 |
| Oral/Aural Assessment | 30 | Oral Examination (10 Minute Examination, Preceded By 20 Minute Preparation) | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 30 | Written Translation Into French | N/A |
Syllabus content
La société de consommation, le consumérisme.
Le post féminisme
Education et méritocratie
Diversité et pratiques culturelles : cinéma, théâtre
Tendances actuelles : le numérique
Immigration et mémoires,
Racisme et discriminations,
Langue française et langues régionales
Langue française et francophonie
Littérature : Nouvelles contemporaines
Essential Reading and Resource List
Margaret Jubb, Annie Rouxeville, French Grammar in Context, Hodder Education 2008.
Savoir rédiger, Larousse, livres de bord
Gusdorf Florent: Words-Classes préparatoires, Ellipses.
Dufy, Jean: Using French Vocabulary, Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Batchelor, R.E. and Offord M.H.: Using French Synonyms, Cambridge University Press, 1993.
Lamy, Marie-Noëlle: French-English Thesaurus, Cambridge University Press, 1998.