French Language Modules (2015/16)
Full Module Title:
French 1 (Beginners)
Module Code:
Credits/Level:
Convenor:
Lecturer(s):
Entrance
Requirements:
Day/Time:
AREL062S4
30 Credits / Level 4
Agnès Calatayud
TBC
This is a module for complete beginners; there are no prerequisites.
Monday 6.00-9.00pm OR Tuesday 6.00-9.00pm
(Terms 1, 2 and 3)
(Choose one group only)
This module, leading to *CEFR stage A2/GCSE, is for complete
beginners. The beginner’s programme will teach you how
to speak and understand basic French. You will learn to speak
and write at a basic level about yourself and your family, your
home, your home town and everyday routines, your feelings,
past events and future plans, the climate, people, clothes,
culinary tastes, visits to shops, restaurants or cinemas. You will
learn to give directions and tell the time in French. You will also
learn to speak about the environment, your friends,
neighborhood, job, countries you have visited, books you have
read, how to make holiday bookings or write a CV. You will be
introduced to the French media (websites, newspapers,
television and films) and learn how to give your opinion on TV
programmes, films, books, news items. Classes will be
conducted in French from day one.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence.
To be handed out in class on week 1
Module
Description:
Syllabus:
Assessment:
2 pieces of
coursework
10%
Tasks may
combine e.g.
listening/reading
skills with writing,
or, listening,
reading and
speaking,
Written in-class
assessment
20%
40-60 minutes
Written and
listening
comprehension
in-class
assessment
40%
90 minutes
Oral in-class
assessment
20%
Interview (10
minutes)
5%
The following
aspects will be
considered:
attendance, class
preparation and
completion of
homework,
participation in
class.
Class participation
Essential Texts:
Alter ego
Méthode de français 1
Hachette, 2006
ISBN 978-2-01-155420-8
Alter ego
Cahier d’activités 1
Hachette, 2006
ISBN 978-2-01-155421-5
Alter ego
Méthode de français 2
Hachette, 2006
ISBN 978-2-01-155442-0
Alter ego
Cahier d’activités 2
Hachette, 2006
ISBN 978-2-01-155437-7
Full Module Title:
French 2 (intermediate)
Module Code:
Credits/Level:
Convenor:
AREL067S4
30 Credits / Level 4
Agnès Calatayud
Lecturer(s):
TBC
Entrance
Requirements:
Day/Time:
CEFR A2 or equivalent
Module
Description:
Monday 6.00-9.00pm OR Tuesday 6.00-9.00pm
(Terms 1, 2 and 3)
(Choose one group only)
This module leading to *CEFR stage B1/upper AS level, uses
Alter Ego 3 as a text book. You will learn to speak about your
personality, how you relate to family, friends, and colleagues,
your consumer habits, use of Internet, studies, work
experience, your role as a citizen, environmental issues. You
will be introduced to different French artists (painters, writers,
designers) and their works, to the education and justice
systems, to the francophone world, French history, and the
different French media.
This module also focuses on French-language films. You will
study both full-length feature films and extracts grouped
thematically.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence.
Syllabus:
Assessment:
To be handed out in class on week 1.
2 pieces of
coursework
10%
Tasks may
combine e.g.
listening/reading
skills with writing,
or, listening,
reading and
speaking,
Written in-class
assessment
20%
40-60 minutes
Written and
listening
comprehension inclass assessment
40%
90 minutes
Oral in-class
assessment
20%
Interview (15
minutes)
Class participation
5%
The following
aspects will be
considered:
attendance, class
preparation and
completion of
homework,
participation in
class.
Portfolio
5%
Compilation of
language learning
work throughout
the course,
including a set of
independent
learning activities.
Essential Texts:
Alter ego
Méthode de français 3
Hachette, 2006
ISBN 978-2-01-155512-0
Alter ego
Cahier d’activités 3
Hachette, 2006
ISBN 978-2-01-155513-7
L'eau des collines : Jean de Florette
Marcel Pagnol et Jacques Ferrandez
Magnard, 2011
Collection : Classiques & contemporains BD nº19
ISBN-10: 2210761689
ISBN-13: 978-2210761681
Grammaire Progressive du français
Sous-titre : Niveau intermédiaire - 500 exercices
Auteur(s) : Maïa Gregoire
ISBN : 978-2-09-033854-6
EAN13 : 9782090338546
Full Module Title:
French 3 (Upper Intermediate)
Module Code:
Credits/Level:
Convenor:
Lecturer(s):
AREL070S5
30 Credits /Level 5
Agnès Calatayud
TBC
Entrance
Requirements:
Day/Time:
CEFR B1 or equivalent
Module
Description:
Wednesday 6-9pm OR Thursday 6-9pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3)
(Choose one group only)
This module, leading to *CEFR, stage B2/A-level+, is aimed at
developing your language skills in French (listening, speaking,
reading and writing). You will learn to speak about your identity,
roots, immigration, relationships, body and health, towns and
their evolution (architecture, suburbs, environment), education,
sports, travels, new technologies, work and unemployment, the
economy, life little pleasures (gastronomy, literature, art),
beliefs, citizenship, politics, traditions, Europe and globalization.
A novel and its film adaptation will also be studied in depth.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence.
Syllabus:
To be handed out in class on week 1
Assessment:
Essential Texts:
4 pieces of
coursework
20%
Listening in-class
assessment
Oral in-class
assessment
Written in-class
assessment
20%
Class participation
5%
20%
35%
Alter ego
Méthode de français 4
Hachette, 2007
ISBN 978-2-01-155516-8
Alter ego
Cahier d’activités 4
Hachette, 2007
ISBN 978-2-01-155517-5
A variety of tasks
combining for
example,
listening/viewing
and writing (e.g.
writing a film
review of approx.
300 words, writing
a newspaper
article)
1.5 hours
Interview
(15 minutes)
2 hours
The following
aspects will be
considered:
attendance, class
preparation and
completion of
homework,
participation in
class.
Full Module Title
French 4 (Advanced)
Module Code:
Credits/Level:
Convenor:
Lecturer(s):
Entrance
Requirements:
Day/Time:
AREL071S5
30 Credits/ Level 5
TBC
TBC
CEFR B2 or equivalent
Module
Description:
Wednesday 6-9pm OR Thursday 6-9pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3)
(Choose one group only)
Leading to CEFR C1 (Advanced)/post A level,* this module
further consolidates the development of oral and written skills,
with an emphasis on appropriateness and accuracy. You will
analyse a variety of authentic texts, documents and audiovisual materials, as well as producing original work in French.
You will also make use of off-air TV recordings and the internet.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence.
Assessment:
Essential Texts:
4 pieces of coursework
20%
Listening in-class
assessment
20%
Oral in-class assessment
20%
Written in-class
assessment
35%
Class participation
5%
Alter Ego 5 (Hachette)
Full Module Title:
French 5 (Proficiency)
Module Code:
Credits/Level:
Convenor:
Lecturer(s):
Entrance
Requirements:
Day/Time:
AREL072S6
30 Credits/ Level 6
TBC
TBC
CEFR C1 or equivalent
Module
Description:
Monday 6-9pm OR Wednesday 6-9pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3)
(Choose one group only)
Leading to CEFR C2 (Proficiency)* this module further
consolidates the development of oral and written skills,
with an emphasis on appropriateness and accuracy. You will
analyse a variety of authentic texts, documents and audiovisual materials, as well as producing original work in French.
You will also make use of off-air TV recordings and the internet.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence.
Assessment:
Essential Texts:
2 pieces of c/w
10%
Project
30%
Oral assessment
30%
Written in-class assessment
30%
Required text book: Alter Ego 5 (Hachette)