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 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 5+6, YEAR 2 | ||
Code | FREN256 | ||
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 5 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 |
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2 | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 20 | ||||
There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 0 | 10 | ||||
Standard UoL penalties will apply There will be a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously | 0 | 10 |
Aims |
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Develop further all the skills necessary to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken and written French, including reading and listening competences; Consolidate existing knowledge of French language while learning more complex structures; Enable students to develop further language learning strategies and fosters a reflective approach as well as the ability to work collaboratively and independently; Encourage students to explore aspects of contemporary French culture and to reflect on some current French issues in preparation for the Year Abroad. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of this module students should be able to improve their language skills and be able to cope with longer, more difficult texts and videos / audio documents, express themselves more fluently and accurately in French. |
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(LO2) Communicate more effectively in the target language in a wider variety of contexts. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate a deeper knowledge and understanding of the culture and linguistic contexts of the country of the target language. |
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(LO4) Demonstrate an increased understanding of the structures, lexis, registers of the target language and apply these to improve writing and speaking skills. |
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(LO5) Apply research skills and produce well-structured essays and presentations. |
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(LO6) Recognise the various registers of French, use them in appropriate situations. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual): foreign language skills |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
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(S4) Information skills - Information accessing: [Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources] |
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(S5) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
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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Topics include: Francophone culture; Music; Art; Travels; Social media; Traditions; Grammar. |
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. |