Inter Faculty French 2b

Code

LANG2002

School

Modern Languages and Cultures

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module develops the speaking and comprehension skills obtained in stage 2a. There is emphasis on extracting and processing authentic language and instruction in the target language is increasingly used.

Resit exams will take place in the summer exams period. A single multiskilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.

For further information on choosing the correct language level, please visit the Language Centre Information Hub: https://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=127225

Target Students

Restricted numbers: Minimum of 8 students per group. Maximum of 22. Priority will be given to students on the BA in International Communication Studies.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.Please note, your enrolment on this module will be conditional on subsequent attendance at an assessment by the Language Centre, where your appropriate language level will be confirmed. Failure to attend the assessment may result in your enrolment being cancelled. Dates and times of the assessment sessions will be advertised on the Language Centre website. Available to JYA/Exchange students.

Classes

• One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
• One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks

2.5--3 hours class contact per week. Classes are conducted in the target language, and focus on topics which have general relevance.The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.

Assessment

• 60% In-class exam: 1 x In-class 1 hour Multi skilled exam.
• 40% In-class Oral exam: 1 x In-class oral exam, 15 mins group discussion.

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for Inter Faculty Stage 2B are roughly equivalent to level A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Successful students will be able to:
 

Understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of personal relevance (e.g. student life, local area, employment, current affairs). 

Understand the main points in messages and announcements.

Read straightforward texts and find specific information in everyday material

Understand straightforward personal messages/e mails

Communicate in routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information/opinion on topics covered 

Talk in more detail about experiences and express opinion

Write more complex connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest

Write personal messages/e mails describing experiences and impressions.

Students will develop skills in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding of the standard language structure at post- beginner level; more complex grammatical structures through the study of a broader range of topic areas across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing 

Intellectual skills: the ability to manipulate the language with the skills acquired at an intermediate level; acquisition of a more in-depth cultural knowledge 

Professional Skills: Preparation of more substantial oral and written presentations on topics covered; listening with discrimination in order to elicit information from more complex and longer passages; reading with discrimination in order to elicit information from more complex and longer passages 

Transferable skills: Pair and group work; information retrieval; essay writing; time management; independent language study; ability to organise and present material; ability to communicate effectively; problem-solving;cross-cultural awareness

Conveners

• Miss Joanne Brown