French 2 (Spring 10 credit)

Code

MLAC2175

School

Modern Languages and Cultures

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module consolidates and expands the language skills and knowledge about the French language and cultures of the French-speaking world you developed in Year 1. Learning is based on the study of written, audio and audio-visual texts at an appropriate level of difficulty. These are analysed for meaning, structure, grammatical forms and lexis. The texts, on topics relevant to an understanding of the French-speaking world and society in general, provide the basis for the development of French comprehension (written and aural) and expression (written and oral) to a level commensurate with B2/C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. In addition to explicit and implicit knowledge of the French language and communication skills, the module supports the development of linguistic mediation skills in areas such as translation into and out of the target language. Finally, it helps prepare you for a period spent living, studying and/or working in a French-speaking country.

Target Students

This module is ONLY available to UON French level 2 students unable to take MLAC2082 French 2 (20-credit year-long course) due to U21 commitments. This module is NOT available to Exchange students.

Additional Requirements

Only available for students taking part in the university-wide exchange programme

Classes

• One 1-hour practicum per week for 10 weeks
• One 2-hour workshop per week for 10 weeks

THREE hours per week. One 2-hour language class weekly and one 1-hour oral class weekly per student.One 2-hour language class weekly and one 1-hour oral class weekly per student.The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handobbok on Workspace and in module handbooks.

Assessment

• 10% Oral: Continuous assessment
• 20% Oral Exam: 10-15 minutes Spring semester
• 10% Listening Exam: Spring semester (in class)
• 20% Coursework 1: Writing task into L2 (300-400 words) Spring semester
• 40% Exam 1 (2-hour)

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding:

• Understand spoken and written French language at a level commensurate with B2/C1 of the CEFR (A1).

• Demonstrate declarative and procedural knowledge of the key elements of French grammar, lexis and discourse appropriate to effective performance of written and spoken tasks at B2/C1 Level of the CEFR (A1).

• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between the French and the English language (A4) as well as between the societies and cultures of the French speaking world and their own (A5).

B. Intellectual skills:

• Gather, process and evaluate information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and electronic sources in English and French (B1).

• The development of the ability to engage in exchanges of ideas with others, giving due weight to their opinions (B7).

C. Professional skills:

• Make effective use of grammar books and dictionaries (C5, C4).

• Present language work in an accurate and appropriate manner for specific tasks (C5, C6).

• Ability to translate texts derived from a variety of media into and out of French with a degree of accuracy commensurate with B2/C1 of the CEFR.

D. Transferable skills:

• Organise and manage working time, schedule tasks and meet deadlines (D7).

• Write and think productively under pressure (in examination conditions) (D5).

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups (D3, D4).

• Use IT effectively as an aid to learning (D8).

Conveners

• Dr Corinne Fourny