OFL071 - French Stage 1A (2025/26)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2025/26 | |||||||||||||||
| Module title | French Stage 1A | |||||||||||||||
| 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 2025/26(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
In this module, students will start to learn French and will become confident basic users, up to CEFR A1 level. Students will learn to use the language in familiar contexts through practical class activities, focusing on functional and authentic language use. The module introduces students to 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, with no prior learning required. 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
N/A
Syllabus
The course is structured around class time, independent learning and guided Weblearn materials. Indicative contents will include:
Development of listening and speaking skills
Development of writing skills
Development of a basic range of vocabulary and lexis
Acquisition of simple grammatical structures
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 on their own in and out of class and 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 simple messages and conversations in French
Interact in a simple way in French, ask and answer simple personal questions
2. Writing and Reading
Understand simple written texts related to familiar topics
Write short utterances and notes on familiar topics and situations
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 débutant. Paris: CLE International.
WebLearn and other appropriate online resources.