2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FREN1010 Language Awareness and Skills

20 creditsClass Size: 182

Module manager: Amanda Deacon
Email: a.deacon@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry qualifications to appropriate French programme, or equivalent linguistic competence (this would normally be grade B in French at A level)

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The first year French language course at Leeds focuses on the essential elements of French grammar, backing up lectures and weekly language classes with exercises available online on the university VLE (Virtual Learning Environment).In addition to the weekly written language hours, all students spend one hour a week in a small group class with a native speaker lecteur/lectrice. These classes aim to improve aural and oral skills through exercises such as listening practice, debates, presentations and discussions. All university courses in French emphasise the need to aim at grammatical accuracy right from the start. The Leeds course is distinctive in helping students to achieve this aim by backing up the language work done in class hours with a structured programme of independent study, assisted by the latest technology.

Objectives

To consolidate students' grasp of grammar and to introduce them to a wide range of specialist linguistic skills e.g. textual analysis and translation.

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- understand and participate in general conversation on a variety of subjects;
- read authentic texts on a variety of subjects;
-recognise, describe and use the essentials of French grammar and syntax;
-express themselves fluently and accurately in French and in English;
- organise their own independent study of the French language and culture.

Syllabus

10 grammar lectures, and weekly language seminars.

As part of the weekly Travaux Pratiques (oral classes) students will compile a dossier to include a range of language exercises and independent learning covering cultural aspects of French society.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	20	1.00	20.00
Oral Class	20	1.00	20.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			150.00
Total Contact hours			50.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Regular preparation for classes
- Peparation of coursework
- Preparation for exam
- Preparation for oral exam.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Regular homework (approximately 3 pieces per semester) marked by a tutor and with individual written feedback. The assessed 'Contôle Continu' is completed at the end of semester 1 and allows students to have an early evaluation of their performance on the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Controle continu	25.00
Portfolio	Dossier - Portfolio completion is compulsory but not formally marked	15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 20 mins	20.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

A pass is required in the end of year closed exam in order to pass this module.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 11/07/2016

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