LA140-4-FY-CO:
Advanced French
2015/16
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
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Requisites for this module
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LA150
BA R9R1 European Studies with French
The overall objective of the module is to develop the variety of skills which constitute competence in a foreign language at University level. More specifically, students can expect to:
Develop confidence and competence at expressing themselves in both written and spoken French;
Be able to appreciate, summarise and evaluate ideas, arguments and conclusions in a text;
Improve their aural comprehension and learn the basic skills of oral improvisation;
Revise and reinforce their basic knowledge of the grammar and the vocabulary of French;
Extend their knowledge of social and cultural aspects of France and some of the regions/countries in which French is spoken.
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The module aims are achieved through a range of activities, both in class (4 contact hours per week) and outside, with the use of a dedicated online learning platform (Moodle). Authentic (textual oraudiovisual) materials are used for listening and reading comprehension, analysis of content and language, development and consolidation of vocabulary and grammar, and as a basis for discussion and presentations (oral and written). They include media reports, books, films, etc. Students' work is reinforced by feedback from staff in class, in office hours, or online.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Aural Comprehension, week 10 |
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| Coursework |
Written Test, week 20 |
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| Coursework |
Book test, week 23 |
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| Practical |
Oral Presentation, week 24-25 |
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| Written Exam |
Written Comprehension , week 9 |
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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
Laurine Cathala
Laurine Cathala email: laurine.cathala@essex.ac.uk
Dounia Bissar, Room 4.215, Tel: 01206 872213, email: dbissar@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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