LA130-6-FY-CO:
Higher Intermediate French

The details
2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 02 July 2021
30
06 September 2020

 

Requisites for this module
LA120
The Department of Language and Linguistics can offer guidance on prior knowledge or qualification exemptions.
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LA140

Key module for

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Module description

Higher Intermediate Level French is an interactive language module, using a flipped-classroom approach for students with pre-existing knowledge of French language (*not* reaching yet B1 level or equivalent of A'level in French). This module aims at enhancing your language learning skills at University level and at developing further your French language skills (oral, written). In order to benefit actively from this module, students will be expected to carry out work beforehand in order to obtain in-class feedback. This approach will allow you to reach B1 level in French.

Module aims

This module aims at reinforcing pre-existing knowledge of French language, in order to reach a level, equivalent to an A’level in French. This module’s purpose is to acquire a good foundation in French, in view to joining the module, LA140 Advanced Level French, the following year.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should have:
• Consolidated their knowledge and understanding of French culture, and awareness of cultural issues, acquired in their previous teaching of French language;
• Developed an awareness of their learning process and progress (by completing a language portfolio in French);
• Increased their confidence, fluency and accuracy in their linguistic skills in French;
• Developed academic, transferable study skills (such as independent learning, critical and analytical thinking, etc.).

Module information

By the end of the module, students will have ideally reached the level B1 or B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

Learning and teaching methods

There will be 3 classes, per week, over 22 weeks (accounting for 66 hours of work out of 300 hours). The remaining hours (i.e. 234 hours) accounts for the independent work (preparation and reading) necessary for a 30-credit module.

Bibliography

  • Hawkins, Roger; Towell, Richard; Lamy, Marie-Noëlle. (2013) French grammar and usage, London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • (2018) Édito B1, 2? Édition: Cahier d'activités + CD MP3, Stuttgart: Klett Sprachen.
  • Jubb, Margaret. (2019) Upgrade Your French, Abingdon: Routlege.
  • Crocker, Mary Coffman. (2018) Schaum's Outline of French Grammar, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • The Oxford-Hachette French dictionary: French-English : English-French, https://0-premium-oxforddictionaries-com.serlib0.essex.ac.uk/french/
  • Vargas, Fred; Baudoin, Edmond. (2005) Coule la Seine, [Paris]: J'ai lu. vol. 6994
  • Dufour, Marion; Mainguet, Julie; Mottironi, Eugénie; Opatski, Serguei; Perrard, Marion; Tabareau, Ghislaine; Didier. (cop. 2018) Édito: niveau B1 : méthode de français, [Paris]: RFI Savoirs.
  • Cottrell, Stella. (2019) The study skills handbook, London: Red Globe Press.
  • Nexis Database (through Essex University Library), http://catalogue.essex.ac.uk/record=e1000092~S5

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Written test 1      
Coursework   Written test 2     
Coursework   Oral Presentation     
Practical   Portfolio     
Exam  Main exam: 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
50% 50%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
0% 100%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Christopher Da Silva
Mr Christopher Da Silva, Office: 4.217, Tel: 01206 872111

 

Availability
No
Yes
No

External examiner

Ms Laurence Richard
University of Southampton
Director Centre for Language Study
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 3586 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
3586 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

Further information
Language and Linguistics

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