Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | BEGINNERS FRENCH 1+2 | ||
Code | FREN112 | ||
Coordinator |
Ms C Giuliani Modern Languages and Cultures C.Giuliani@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
44 |
44 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 106 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Listening Test There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 40 minutes | 25 | ||||
Reading Comprehension and Grammar Test There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. | 40 minutes | 25 | ||||
Portfolio 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -700 words | 25 | ||||
Portfolio 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -700 words | 25 |
Aims |
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Develop all the skills necessary to begin to communicate confidently in spoken and written French, including basic competence in reading and listening; Provide students with a sound understanding of the basic structures of the French grammar; Encourage students to explore some aspects of contemporary French culture through the medium of French; Develop useful language learning strategies and a reflective approach as well as the ability to work collaboratively and independently. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Apply basic listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language. |
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(LO2) Communicate in the target language in everyday contexts using basic formal and informal registers. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the structures, registers and appropriate varieties of the target languages. |
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(LO4) Critically reflect on and effectively apply language learning strategies. |
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(LO5) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the culture and linguistic contexts of the country of the target language. |
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(S1) Communication skills – basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the target language |
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(S2) Global citizenship – cultural awareness |
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(S3) Improving own learning/performance – Self-awareness/self-analysis |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
Syllabus |
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Introductory module in French language: grammar, translation and written and spoken communication; The syllabus can be found in the module handbook which can be accessed through VITAL; Each student is issued with a weekly schedule for the module at the beginning of each semester. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |