OFL004 - French Stage 4 (Intensive) (2018/19)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2018/19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module status | DELETED (This module is no longer running) | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | French Stage 4 (Intensive) | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Level 4/5/6 (99) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 300 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2018/19(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In the first semester of this module, students will work towards becoming autonomous users of the target language (CEFR Level B2/C1). In the second semester they will work towards becoming autonomous users of the target language (CEFR Level C2). Students will learn how to use French in a wide range of contexts, with appropriate register. The course further extends the accurate use of grammatical structures and vocabulary. It also focuses on intercultural communication skills and cultural aspects of French speaking countries.
The course is structured around class time, autonomous learning and guided WebLearn materials. The module is adaptable to the language abilities of students and can be taught to students studying in different years.
Prior learning requirements
Completion of Stage 3 or CEFR level B1
Syllabus
The course is structured around class time, autonomous learning and guided WebLearn materials. Indicative contents will include:
• Development of accurate and coherent oral skills through presentation and group discussion of topics concerning the French-speaking world. LO2
• Reading and understanding of a variety of complex texts from different sources: opinion articles, essays, literary/film review, political commentary. LO1
• Revision and extension of accurate use of grammar structures, lexis, register, syntax. LO3
• Writing expositive and persuasive texts for a variety of contexts (public, professional, academic). LO2, LO3
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The module features 30% of learning through scheduled teaching. Learning and teaching strategies will be delivered through a blended learning approach. Learners will actively participate in individual and group activities in class and using online resources and tools available on WebLearn, as well as paper based materials. They will receive teacher and peer feedback to enable them to reflect on their learning.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this module are calibrated on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. On completing this module, students will be able to:
1. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning and text genres conventions.
2. Use spoken language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
3. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Assessment strategy
• The module will be assessed through coursework and a presentation. The coursework will assess learning outcomes 1 and 3, and the presentation will assess learning outcome 2.
• Formative assessment supports students in developing for summative assessment.
• Feedback on assessment is timely, constructive and developmental.
• Processes for marking assessments and for moderating marks are clearly articulated and consistently operated by those involved in the assessment process.
Bibliography
Dollez, C. and Pons, S. (2007) Alter ego 3: livre de l'élève + CD audio. Vanves: Hachette.
Boularès, M. and Frérot, J.-L. (2017) Grammaire progressive du français, niveau avancé: livre + CD. 2nd edn. Paris: CLE International.
WebLearn and other appropriate online resources.