French Level 1 - LFA00013L
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
The course is aimed at those with no previous knowledge of the target language. It is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and members of the public.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The course has two key aims. The first is to equip you with the necessary language skills to enable you to communicate with French speakers, or to make the most of time spent in France. Secondly, you will acquire a grammatical grounding in French which will enable you to build on your skills through more in-depth study later on.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- talk about yourself and understand when others tell you about themselves and their circumstances
- order food and drinks, understand menus and ask for details of dishes
- ask for / understand directions, opening times and how to find facilities
- book a hotel room in oral or written form, and enquire or complain about facilities
- describe things and shop for what you want
- make travel arrangements and check travel options
- talk/write about what you have done and will be doing, e.g. work, education, jobs
- feel confident about pronouncing French correctly, understanding and making yourself understood by a native speaker at an elementary level
- understand short written texts from authentic French sources
- write short messages and texts accurately
Module content
A communicative approach will be used throughout the course, with an emphasis on real-life situations. Grammar will be taught in context and general terms. The course is textbook based, please see resources. During the course, your tutor will provide you with extra materials.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Module feedback
Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.
In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.
Indicative reading
Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).