Module catalogue

OFL077 - French Stage 4A (2020/21)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2020/21

Module status

DELETED (This module is no longer running)

Module title

French Stage 4A

Module level

Level 4/5/6 (99)

Credit rating for module

School

Guildhall School of Business and Law

Total study hours

150

24 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities
0 hours	Assessment Preparation / Delivery
126 hours	Guided independent study

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Qualifying mark	Description
Coursework	40%		Written assessment
Oral Examination	60%		Oral test

Running in 2020/21

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

Period	Campus	Day	Time	Module Leader
Spring semester	North	Wednesday	Afternoon
Autumn semester	North	Wednesday	Afternoon

Module summary

In this module, students will develop proficiency/ near native level French language skills and work towards becoming autonomous users of the target language. (CEFR Level B2/C1) 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 OFL076 OR equivalent competence

Syllabus

The course is structured around class time, independent 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 and current affairs. LO2
• Reading and understanding of a variety of complex texts: opinion articles, blogs, tv/literary/film review. LO1
• Revision and extension of accurate use of grammar structures, lexis, register, syntax. LO3
• Writing skills: professional report, opinion articles, petitions, open letters. LO3

The students will choose some of the topics to be included in the course programme.

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

Learning and teaching strategies will be delivered through a blended learning approach. Learners will actively participate in individual and group activities in class and autonomously, 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. Speaking and Listening

• deliver a clear and fluent presentation using an enhanced range of vocabulary

• express and discuss points of view fluently and spontaneously in a variety of social contexts

2. Writing and Reading :

• be able to use and select different registers and styles appropriately

• write clear text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues, giving advantages and disadvantagesv

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed through a written assignment and an oral test. The written assessment will assess learning outcomes 2, while the oral test will assess learning outcome 1.

• 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.

Ribière, M. and Marriott, T. (1998) Help Yourself to Advanced French Grammar: A

Grammar Reference and Workbook. 2nd edn. Harlow: Longman.

Online resources:

https://www.lepointdufle.net/

http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/en

https://savoirs.rfi.fr/en/apprendre-enseigner

http://www.wordreference.com/

https://conjugaison.lemonde.fr/conjugaison/

WebLearnRibière, M. and Marriott, T. (1998) Help Yourself to Advanced French Grammar: A