LN131
French Language and Society 1 (beginner)
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
Miss Florence Niclot PEL 6.01 l and Miss Sandrine Victor PEL 6.01 l
Availability
Available as an outside option to all undergraduate and General Course students. Students can take this course in any year of their studies following approval from the teacher responsible and subject to their own programme regulations.
Pre-requisites
- No previous knowledge of French is required; students with limited prior knowledge may be considered for the course. An interview with the course co-ordinator prior to registration is compulsory.
Course content
Beginners to intermediate study of the French language within the framework of social sciences and culture. In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, authentic and studio-based multi-media materials. The focus is on accuracy as well as communication that advance students’ language competence, transferable skills and cultural awareness.
Teaching
60 hours of classes in the MT. 60 hours of classes in the LT. 6 hours of classes in the ST.
Six hours per week, which will feature:
- interactive topical work
- oral practice
- grammar and vocabulary work
- tutorials; and (e) guided study using IT and web-based materials.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of both MT and LT
Formative coursework
The students will be required to complete weekly language exercises.
Indicative reading
Students will be given the titles of the books when fully registred.
Assessment
Exam (30%, duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes) in the summer exam period.
Oral examination (30%) in the ST.
Continuous assessment (40%) in the MT and LT.
Language courses map to the Common European Framework for Language Learning. This framework defines linguistic proficiency in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) at different levels. To pass this course, students are therefore required to achieve a pass mark in each element of the assessment (continuous assessment, oral and written exams), as these test all four skills.
Course selection videos
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Student performance results
(2018/19 - 2020/21 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| First | 67.6 |
| 2:1 | 20.6 |
| 2:2 | 2.9 |
| Third | 2.9 |
| Fail | 5.9 |
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2020/21: 22
Average class size 2020/21: 11
Capped 2020/21: Yes (24)
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
