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 | PROFICIENT FRENCH 12 | ||
Code | FREN013 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof RJ Blackwood Modern Languages and Cultures Robert.Blackwood@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 0 |
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 |
31 |
31 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 31 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Exam. There is a reassessment opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 2 hours | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Oral Exam. There is a reassessment opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 15 minutes | 25 | ||||
Bilateral Interpretation. This will not be marked anonymously. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a reassessment opportunity. | 50 minutes | 25 |
Aims |
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To provide students with advanced competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking in French, building on the skills acquired in FREN011; To further increase students linguistic confidence; To equip students with the speaking skills necessary in a professional and every day context; To equip students with the writing skills necessary in a professional and every day context; To develop students cultural understanding of France. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to communicate in both spoken and written French with near-native fluency. |
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(LO2) Ability to use the necessary linguistic and cultural tools to deal with realistic and complex situations of the world of work |
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(LO3) Ability to operate as an effective inter-cultural communicator |
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(LO4) Attainment of a sophisticated level of linguistic and cultural awareness |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills – oral. |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written. |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - listening skills. |
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(S4) Global citizenship - cultural awareness. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method 1 - seminar. The seminars consist of three weekly language classes, with hour one concentrating on grammar and writing skills, hour two on bilateral interpreting and hour three on speaking skills. |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus can be found in the module handbook which can be accessed through VITAL/CANVAS. At the beginning of the semester students will have access via VITAL/CANVAS to a dossier of material which will inform the activities over the twelve weeks. The subjects of the dossiers reflect current events and preoccupations. Audio-visual material backing up the written material is shown in the second or third hour. Throughout the semester there is also the opportunity to meet individually with the native speaker for pronunciation guidance. |
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. |