Inter Faculty French 4b
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG3012 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG3012
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module develops the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing to enable students to gather and process information accurately and quickly through discussion, from radio and TV and from written sources.
A single written assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
Restricted numbers: Minimum of 8 students per group. Maximum of 22.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. Aavilable to JYA/Exchange students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
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.3 hours class contact per week.
Assessment
- 50% In-Class Exam: 1 x in-class 1 hour 45 mins multi-skilled exam
- 50% In-Class Written Exam: 1 x in-class 100 mins written exam.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to consolidate and extend the students' knowledge of the subject by developing the four main language skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening. Special emphasis will be put on developing more sophisticated oral and written skills, enabling the students to deal with real-life situations (such as information-retrieval from written and spoken sources, resume- and report-writing in the Target Language) with proficiency and accuracy.Learning Outcomes
The course builds on skills acquired during Stage 4a, particularly working in groups and summary writing.
Additional skills taught in this Semester include the use of the telephone for information retrieval and further aspects of cultural awareness.