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 | ADVANCED FRENCH 9 | ||
Code | FREN309 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr RJ Dixon Modern Languages and Cultures Rebecca.Dixon@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
FREN278 ADVANCED FRENCH 7+8 |
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 |
33 |
33 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 117 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Exam. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a reassessment opportunity. This will be marked anonymously. | 2 hours | 40 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Oral exam. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a reassessment opportunity. This cannot be marked anonymously. | 40 minutes | 30 | ||||
Portfolio. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a reassessment opportunity. This will be marked anonymously. | 10 minutes and 200 w | 30 |
Aims |
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To equip final-year students with sophisticated expressive skills in the area of formal text production on an advanced level in a variety of genres; To provide translation skills in different styles, registers and genres; To develop grammar skills to an advanced level; To develop advanced listening skills; To develop speaking and presentation skills through specific oral classes; To develop students’ cultural understanding of France. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students completing this module will have gained skills in reading, understanding and writing texts in a variety of genres. |
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(LO2) Students will demonstrate ability to apply translation skills to a variety of genres. |
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(LO3) Students will demonstrate listening comprehension of authentic material at a high level. |
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(LO4) Students will demonstrate speaking skills on a number of topics. |
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(LO5) Students will demonstrate confidence in presentation skills. |
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(LO6) Students will demonstrate a high level in the use of accurate grammar. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written. |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - report writing. |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - communicating for audience. |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - critical analysis. |
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(S5) Global citizenship - cultural awareness. |
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(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - listening skills. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method: seminar. Reading and Writing: One hour is dedicated to the comprehension, analysis and especially production of texts in different genres in French. Students will learn how to write specific text-types, each of which demands a particular form, style, register and vocabulary. Translation: One hour is dedicated to advanced translation skills. Texts will cover a variety of genres and styles. Students will be required to produce and submit translations of specified passages in a variety of genres without the aid of a dictionary and to explain and defend their rendering in class. The module also tackles diverse points of higher sentence grammar. Listening and speaking class: Students will also improve and practice listening comprehension both in classes and t hrough independent work with audio-visual and audio material and converse on current topics often inspired by a video. |
Syllabus |
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The full syllabus can be found on the VLE at the beginning of the semester. Translation will cover various genres of advanced level and students will do practice basic interpreting. Advanced grammar subjects will be tackled. Students will write extensive pieces of work in various genres and learn to speak in various registers and in various situations. |
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. |