2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FLTU1325 Lower Intermediate French 10 credits, Semester 2

10 creditsClass Size: 17

Module manager: Sylvie Benifla
Email: S.Benifla@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of FLTU1313, CEFR A2, GCSE in French or equivalent

This module is mutually exclusive with

FLTU1320	Lower Intermediate French
FLTU1322	Lower Inter French 20cr Sem2
FLTU1323	Lower Inter French 20cr Sem1&2
FLTU1329	Lower intermediate French 10 credits Semester 1

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

A 'light' post-GCSE level course which encourages communication in the target language. The study of grammatical structures and cultural awareness is incorporated into the language programme. Self-study in the Self-Access Area is integrated into the monitoring and assessment. The specific load of individual study work for students will be defined in the Scheme of Work for the course.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to consolidate knowledge of French at elementary level and develop skills and competence beyond CEFR A2 level.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- show an understanding of commonly used instructions and commands;
- extract information from audio and video materials;
- handle short conversations in a familiar context;
- be easily understood by a sympathetic native speaker;
- read short and simple authentic texts from their field of study;
- produce limited short pieces of independent writing;
- demonstrate their knowledge of key areas of grammar;
- demonstrate awareness of cultural and linguistic differences between the use of English and French.

Syllabus

Topics/skills covered at this level include:
- dealing with more everyday formal and informal work situations;
- giving and asking for instructions, and opinions;
- giving a prepared presentation;
- explaining ideas and information;
- developing strategies for extracting and adapting information from authentic texts related to the student's field of study.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			80.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Guided independent study each week including homework, review of the lesson as well as preparation, practice and consolidation for the weekly classes and the final exam.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Participation in class.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 10 mins	50.00
Online Time-Limited assessment	2 hr 30 mins	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 22/08/2023

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