2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FREN1010 French Language Awareness and Skills

20 creditsClass Size: 120

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

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

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry qualifications to appropriate French programme, or equivalent linguistic competence (this would normally be grade B in French at A level CEFR B1+/B2-)

This module is mutually exclusive with

FLTU1345

Advanced French

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Students wishing to continue studying French, as a Discovery module, at this level, have a choice between FREN1010 and FLTU1345 (see FLTU/Languages for All modules). FREN1010 is the core language module of the first year of the French degree programme. It is taught via fortnightly lectures linked to weekly seminars with a strong grammatical focus and weekly speaking practice workshops. FLTU 1345 is taught weekly with a 2 hour seminar (with a break) in a more communicative integrated skills approach. For more information consult the module catalogue. If you require further guidance to make your choice please contact a.deacon@leeds.ac.ukThe first-year French language course at Leeds focuses on the essential elements of French grammar, written and spoken competence at post A level (CEFR B1+) 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 seminars, all students spend one hour a week in a small group class with a lecteur/lectrice (fluent in French). 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.

Objectives

1. to reinforce and extend students’ knowledge of French grammar and to introduce them to the analysis of sentence structure.
2. to develop students’ awareness of the requirements for writing correct French and of register/français soutenu.
3. to develop students’ competence in spoken French with particular reference to the presentation of structured argument, summary, and exposé.
4. to develop students’ awareness of register in language with particular to distinctions between spoken and written French.

Learning outcomes
At the end of the first year student should have consolidated their existing competences at CEFR B1+/B2 with a particular focus on developing grammatical accuracy.

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.

Both grammar seminars and Travaux Pratiques classes have formative tasks leading to the formal assessments in both written and spoken language

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Oral Class	19	1.00	19.00
Seminars	20	1.00	20.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			150.00
Total Contact hours			49.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			199.00

Private study

- Regular preparation for classes
- Preparation 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. Practice written examination mid semester 1. The assessed 'Contôle Continu' is completed at the end of semester 2 and a mock written task in semester 2 is an opportunity for individualised feedback before the final contrôle continu. . Practice /mock speaking exam in class in semester 2.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Contrôle continu	40.00
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	30.00
Online Time-Limited assessment	48 hr 00 mins	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

A pass is required in the written course work in order to pass this module. The format of this 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: 07/07/2021 12:52:58

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