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.

(LO1) Apply basic listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language.

(LO2) Communicate in the target language in everyday contexts using basic formal and informal registers.

(LO3) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the structures, registers and appropriate varieties of the target languages.

(LO4) Critically reflect on and effectively apply language learning strategies.

(LO5) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the culture and linguistic contexts of the country of the target language.

(S1) Communication skills – basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the target language

(S2) Global citizenship – cultural awareness

(S3) Improving own learning/performance – Self-awareness/self-analysis

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: The seminars consist of three hours per week general language teaching (grammar, reading, writing and speaking), one hour per week listening practice (in the language laboratory).
Attendance Recorded: Yes

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.