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 |
Prof RJ Blackwood Modern Languages and Cultures Robert.Blackwood@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second 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 |
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 |
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Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 2 hours | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Oral Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 15 minutes | 30 |
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) By the end of this module, you will have improved your listening, reading and writing skills in French to reach near native speaker level. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different registers and be able to adapt your French to different situations and contexts. |
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(LO2) Consolidate presentation and debating skills, as well as translation skills from French to English, English into French. |
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(LO3) Identify the demands of the workplace. Communicate effectively in writing in French in a professional context. |
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(LO4) Understand the social, economic and political situation in France. |
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(S1) Communication (written, oral, visual) - foreign language skills |
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(S2) Global citizenship - foreign language skills |
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(S3) Commercial awareness - ability to use language for professional purposes |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S5) Commercial awareness - Relevant economic/political understanding |
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(S6) Working in groups and teams - Listening skills |
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(S7) Communication - argumentation |
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(S8) Critical thinking - essay writing |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus can be found in the module handbook which can be accessed through VITAL. At the beginning of the semester students will have access via VITAL 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. |