2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FREN1013 Pre-Intermediate French (A2 of the CEFR)

20 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Karima Gaci
Email: k.gaci@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Pre-requisite qualifications

FREN1012

This module is mutually exclusive with

FLTU1313

Elementary French 20cr Sem1&2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module enables students who have completed an A1 CEFRL level to develop their language skills up to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).Language Learning in this module is student-centred and task-based. The classroom is conceived as a social space for communication. Listening, reading, writing, speaking, interaction and mediation tasks will be set.This single-semester module is the second of two language modules taken by beginners in year 1. Both are studied alongside a year-long module offering an introduction to the histories and cultures of the French-speaking world.

Objectives

To develop students’ language skills and competence up to CEFRL A2 level/equivalent.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to
1. understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
2. communicate simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
3. describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Syllabus

The syllabus for this module typically includes the following elements:
• speaking about habits, different circumstances and duration both in the present and in the past
• making recommendations
• describing feelings, your mood, health issues
• narrating and linking past events and experiences
• expressing likes and preferences
• describing places and objects
• comparison
• location of objects
• getting by in different situations such as invitations, introductions, greetings and farewells
• asking for things, actions, favours
• asking and giving permission
• giving excuses, instructions, advice
• speaking about leisure activities, timetables, intentions and projects
• speaking about and valuing experiences, people and things
• arguing and debating
• expressing emotions

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	22	2.00	44.00
Private study hours			156.00
Total Contact hours			44.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Review of the lesson/lecture and preparation for the weekly lectures/classes – 60 hours
Guided and independent study each week – 46 hours
Assessed work write-up – 30 hours
Exam preparation – 20 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will complete several weekly homework tasks to consolidate learning and prepare for the next class.
Feedback in class and on submitted homework will be provided. Draft facility for Portfolio tasks and mock exams.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	2 productive skills activities (speaking and writing) but also designed to assess receptive skills (reading and listening)	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		30.00

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	1 hr 30 mins	50.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 15 mins	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		70.00

Speaking resit on campus or via Video conferencing TEAMs in August resit period.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/09/2022

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