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 | FREN312 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr E Morin Languages, Cultures and Film Emeline.Morin@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
FREN311 PROFICIENT FRENCH 11 |
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 | 119 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 2 | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
This is not an anonymous assessment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 50 | 20 | ||||
There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 15 | 20 |
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 the year two language modules, in year three during the Year Abroad and in semester one of year four in FREN311; 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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The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. Seminar: |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus can be found in the module handbook which can be accessed through CANVAS. At the beginning of the semester students will have access via 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. |
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. |