OFL075 - French Stage 3A (2018/19)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2018/19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | French Stage 3A | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Level 4/5/6 (99) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2018/19(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In this module, students will develop advanced language skills and work towards becoming autonomous users of French (CEFR Level B1/B2). Students will learn how to use French in a wide range of contexts both personally and professionally, through practical class activities focusing on authentic language use. There will be a particular emphasis on developing reading and writing skills, as well as oral, listening and intercultural skills. The module extends students’ ability to use a wide range of grammatical structures and vocabulary accurately. In addition, cultural aspects of French speaking countries will be studied.
The module 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 OFL074 OR equivalent competence
Syllabus
The course is structured around class time, autonomous learning and guided WebLearn materials. Indicative contents will include:
• Development of listening skills including note taking LO2
• Development of writing and reading skills including the study of genre and register in written texts LO2
• Further development of a wide range of lexis LO1, LO2
• Extension and expansion of grammatical control (new and revised structures) LO1, LO2
• Development of oral fluency and accuracy LO1
• Development of linguistic devices to improve cohesion and coherence LO1, LO2
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 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 to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Speaking:
• deliver a fluent presentation on a prepared topic
• use a wide range of language to give clear descriptions
• express opinions on general topics in a fluent manner
2. Use of written language:
• write accurately and in an appropriate register on a variety of topics related to personal matters, current affairs and areas of professional expertise.
Assessment strategy
The module will be assessed through in-class tests, coursework and an oral test. The in-class test and the coursework will assess learning outcomes 2 and 3, the oral test will assess learning outcome 1.
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.