2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FREN2015 French Language in Contexts

15 creditsClass Size: 85

Module manager: Karima Gaci
Email: K.Gaci@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Satisfactory completion of Level 1 French or equivalent

This module is mutually exclusive with

FREN2010

Language in Contexts

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This core module introduces students to the study of style and register in written and spoken French. A major difference between English and French is the way in which spoken French diverges from written French and how the distinction between informal and formal usage is much greater in French than it is in English.The aim is, therefore, to develop awareness and understanding of how language is affected by variation in register and by linguistic choices in vocabulary and grammar. As well as extending your mastery of the core grammatical areas of French, you will be seeking to acquire the means to express yourself with sensitivity to the social context, through - amongst other exercises - the regular practice of translation. The module is based on fortnightly grammar lectures and two hourly seminars per week: one written language seminar and a travaux pratiques class with a lecteur/lectrice designed to improve your oral skills through presentations, debates and role-play.

Objectives

Building on the language skills achieved in Level 1 the principal objectives of the Level 2 course are:

- to enhance written skills and consolidate knowledge and mastery of French grammar;
- to introduce students to the mastery of several different types of written French through the study of style, register, text-types and, amongst other exercises, the regular practice of translation;
- to provide students with a practical, linguistically-orientated preparation for their residence abroad.

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students should:
- have a thorough knowledge of French grammar and syntax;
and should be able to:
- understand authentic speech, audio recordings and written texts of a variety of subject and type;
- differentiate between a range of registers and styles in spoken and written French and use them appropriately;
- translate between French and English, using the vocabulary, syntax and phraseology appropriate to the target language;
- express themselves fluently and accurately in French and in English;
- identify and pursue their individual needs for independent study.

Syllabus

Fortnightly grammar lectures, one 1-hour written language class and one 1-hour 'travaux pratiques' class per week.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	16	1.00	16.00
Oral Class	15	1.00	15.00
Lecture	8	1.00	8.00
Private study hours			111.00
Total Contact hours			39.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Background reading for oral classes and seminars; preparation for presentations; revision for exam

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Correction of activities/class preparation work in class. Feedback on regular homework (devoirs). Feedback from these homework can be applied to the summative exam.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Annotated Translation	30.00
Practical	Speaking Task	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		60.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Open Book exam	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		40.00

The format of the exam may be subject to change should the situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic allow. Students will be informed well in advance if this becomes the case.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 17/05/2024

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