LA150-5-FY-CO:
Proficiency Level French
2016/17
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
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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
This module is designed to help you cope successfully with your Year (or vacation period) Abroad. The emphasis will be on vocabulary acquisition, the use of specific language functions, the consolidation of grammatical knowledge, and the ongoing development of all language skills. The main topics, apart from the Year Abroad, are French-speaking humour, socio-political issues in the news and marketing in the media. There is a collection of short stories and one set book to be read and studied. We will focus on creative writing in relation to the short stories and will then introduce you to more structured prose writing (such as commentaires on the set book). You will also participate in a number of assessed filmed role-plays.
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Language modules typically involve 2-3 contact hours per week. Confirmed details will be announced at the start of the academic year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Test 1 |
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| Coursework |
Poster and reflective task |
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| Coursework |
Essay (L’Homme à l’envers) |
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| Practical |
Role Play |
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| Exam |
Main exam: 180 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
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne
Dr L. Vedrenne, Office: 4.219, Tel: 01206 872114,
email: laetitia.vedrenne@essex.ac.uk
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Mr David Henri Pascal Tual
The University of Cambridge
Director of the Language Unit
Available via Moodle
Of 57 hours, 38 (66.7%) hours available to students:
19 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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