Inter-Faculty French 1A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC1033 | Media, Languages and Cultures | 1 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- MLAC1033
- School
- Media, Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module assumes no prior knowledge of the language. It introduces the basic structure of the language through topics relating to social and everyday life in the countries where the target language is spoken. Each session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme. Students are also required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning.
Target Students
Beginner level in the target language: native speakers or graduates of their mother/father tongue language secondary schools are not advised to take. This module is open to all students provided their home department approves. If pre-requisite knowledge is assumed, the offering school reserves the right to check qualifications with home departments and move students to a more appropriate level if possible.Note: all Year 1 Inter-Faculty language modules are subject to being closed (by the end of Add & Drop) if the enrolment is below 5 students..
Classes
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% In Class Test: In class Coursework - Once a semester: Listening (30 mins)
- 30% Speaking Task: Group Speaking Task (Q&A)
- 40% Written Exam: Reading comprehension (AUT semester) (1 hour)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Students will learn and practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situationsLearning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of
A1: Target language Pronunciation
A2 Standard Target language spelling
A3 Ab initio Target language syntax
A4 Ab initio Target language sentence semantics
A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material
A6 Basic oral skills B. Intellectual skills:
B1 The ability to understand the standard Target language linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied
B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity C. Professional Skills:
C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered
C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information
C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information D. Transferable Skills:
D1 Pair and group work
D2 Time management
D3 Independent language study
D4 Ability to organise and present material
D5 Ability to communicate effectively
Conveners
- Sandrine Yee Chin Sim