LA150-5-FY-CO:
Proficiency Level French
2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 02 July 2021
30
25 May 2020
Requisites for this module
LA140
The Department of Language and Linguistics can offer guidance on prior knowledge or qualification exemptions.
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LA160
BA R9R1 European Studies with French,
BA R9R8 European Studies with French (Including Foundation Year)
Proficiency Level French is an interactive language module, using a flipped-classroom approach for students with a good knowledge of French language, after attending the module LA140 Advanced Level French. This module aims at enhancing your language learning skills at University and at developing further your French language skills (oral, written, mediation) so that you feel comfortable spending some time abroad. 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 B2+/C1 level in French.
This module aims at strengthening your knowledge of French language, through five skills (i.e. written and oral comprehension, written and oral production, and mediation). This module’s purpose is to develop further your level in French language, in view to spending some time abroad, and to joining the module, LA160 Mastery French, the following year.
By the end of the module, students should have:
• Acquired a greater knowledge and understanding of culture in French-speaking countries, and an increased awareness of cultural issues;
• Consolidated the skills and knowledge acquired in their previous French language module(s);
• Increased their confidence, fluency and accuracy in both productive (spoken and written) and receptive (listening, reading, mediating) skills in French;
• Developed academic, transferable study skills (such as independent learning, critical and analytical thinking, team-working, planning and delivering presentations, etc.).
By the end of the module, students will have ideally reached the level B2+ or C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
There are three weekly hours over 21 weeks (academic week 2 to 11, academic week 16 to 25, and academic week 30), including two “reading weeks”.
The module aims are achieved through a range of activities, both in class (3 contact hours per week) and outside class, with the use of a dedicated online learning platform (Moodle). Didacticised or authentic (textual or audio or audiovisual) materials are used primarily as a basis for discussion and presentations (oral and written) in class, but are also used for listening and reading comprehension, analysis of content and language, development and consolidation of vocabulary and grammar. They include media reports, books, films, etc. Students’ work is reinforced by feedback from staff in class, during academic support hours, or online.
Please note that there will be two “reading weeks” in weeks 6 (autumn term) and 20 (spring term), during which there will be no classes. However you will be expected to undertake some additional guided self-study and may be required to attend some learning events.
1. First class 21 1 per week 1 hour 21 h
2. Second class 21 1 per week 1 hour 21 h
3. Third class 21 1 per week 1 hour 21 h
Preparation and reading 237 h
Total 300 h
- Hawkins, Roger; Towell, Richard; Lamy, Marie-Noëlle. (2013) French grammar and usage, London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
- Jubb, Margaret. (2019) Upgrade Your French, Abingdon: Routlege.
- Vargas, Fred; Grinfas, Josiane. (2006) L'homme à l'envers, [Paris]: Magnard. vol. Classiques & contemporains
- The Oxford-Hachette French dictionary: French-English : English-French, https://0-premium-oxforddictionaries-com.serlib0.essex.ac.uk/french/
- 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
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Coursework weighting |
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Written test 1 |
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Written test 2 |
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Written test 3 |
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| Practical |
Oral presentation |
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| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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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
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Christopher Da Silva, email: cd19310@essex.ac.uk.
Mr Christopher Da Silva
Dr Christopher Da Silva, Office: 4.217, Tel: 01206 872111, email: cd19310@essex.ac.uk
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Ms Laurence Richard
University of Southampton
Director Centre for Language Study
Available via Moodle
Of 6132 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
6132 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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