OFL072 - French Stage 1B (2020/21)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2020/21 | |||||||||||||||
| Module title | French Stage 1B | |||||||||||||||
| 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 2020/21(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In this module, students will continue to learn French and will become confident elementary users, towards CEFR A2 level. Students will learn to use the language in familiar contexts through practical class activities, focusing on functional and authentic language use. The module develops students’ control of grammatical structures and vocabulary, as well as focusing on reading, writing, listening, speaking, communicative and pronunciation skills. Students will also study the cultures of French speaking countries.
This is a 15 credit module taught on a semester basis. The module is assessed by a progress test, a listening test and an oral test. 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 OFL071 OR equivalent competence
Syllabus
The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided Weblearn materials. Indicative contents will include:
• Development of listening and speaking skills LO1, LO2
• Development of writing skills Lo3
• Development of a basic range of vocabulary and lexis LO1, LO2, LO3
• Acquisition of simple grammatical structures and basic tenses LO1, LO3
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The module will follow a blended learning approach. Students will study French during class and extend and consolidate this with the use of WebLearn and other online and paper- based resources. They will develop autonomous learning skills and language learning strategies. Students will work together and alone in and out of class and 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:
Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
2. Writing and Reading :
Understand simple written texts related to familiar topics
Write short utterances and notes on familiar topics and situations
Assessment strategy
The module will be assessed through a Reading and Writing test and an Oral test. The Reading and Writing test will assess learning outcome 2, while the oral test will assess learning outcomes 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
Bissar, D., Phillips, H. and Tschirhart, C. (2016) Foundations French 1. 3rd edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Grégoire, M. and Merlo, G. (1998) Grammaire progressive du français: niveau debutant. Paris: CLE International.
WebLearn and other appropriate online resources.