Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C47FJ
5. School
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Management and Languages
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Sem 2
2. Course
Title
Sem…….
French Intermediate Elective 2
Sem………..
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Sem……..
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
8. Pre-requisites
C47FI or equivalent
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
Semester 1 and semester 2 are synoptically linked
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
3. SCQF 7
4. Credits
Level
6. Course
Elizabeth Thoday
Co-ordinator
Approved Learning Partner
PG only
UG & PG
15
Name …………………………………Sem………..
LINT/ALT ab initio; Mathematics with French; Chemistry with
French
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
The course aims to enable learners to:
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build on existing knowledge of the language so that by the end of the year the student has reached a standard commensurate with one year’s study at
intermediate level.
 prioritise the importance of language as a communicative activity
 improve comprehension of the spoken language
 develop strategies for dealing with comprehension of complex written texts in French
 understand the effective use of reference sources
The course will
 provide necessary help with formal grammar as a tool for more effective oral and written communication
 foster an increased awareness of the cultural background of the language
16. Syllabus
 Revise knowledge of basic grammatical rules and patterns and apply these to a range of situations. Extend grammatical knowledge through practice with new
structures. (grammar covered: verbs in the conditional perfect, pluperfect, future perfect tenses; negative constructions; present participles; the subjunctive; the
passive)
 Write increasingly complex, connected texts on the topics covered, based on given stimuli in French and using a range of tenses and topic-related vocabulary
 Engage in dialogue with peers and native speakers of French on the topics covered, from a personal and an objective standpoint
 Further develop listening skills based on dialogues and reports by native speakers of French in the context of the topics studied
 Read and demonstrate understanding of texts in French produced for a wide variety of purposes
 Topic focus: Immigration; The French Republic; The French media; Employment issues in France
Class materials will be provided by lecturers. Modern French Grammar by Lang & Perez is recommended for purchase. It is also available on-line from the university
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17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
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Personal Abilities
Understand the main ideas of clear standard spoken input in
French, concerning the topics studied, and respond appropriately
Structure and present an argument in French, both orally
and in written form
Demonstrate the ability to engage in conversation with
peers and native speakers of French at this level
Develop writing skills through a variety of tasks
Show awareness of cross-cultural differences and apply
this knowledge in French language production
Respond to written stimuli both concisely and at length
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
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Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
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18. Assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
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Use appropriate reference and support materials (e.g. CALL
materials, VLE, on-line and print dictionaries)
Summarise information from increasingly complex
spoken and written sources
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Analyse spoken and written discourse in
increasingly complex French, for a specific
purpose
Produce oral and written presentations
demonstrating accurate use of increasingly
complex French, based on the topics
studied
Method
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Weighting (%)
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Develop self-management skills through the
 Communicate effectively in
need to be committed to a purpose, through
French at this level both in
the ability to gather and sort information and
writing and in speech, in a
to decide priorities and work to deadlines
variety of different contexts
where use of the appropriate
Work effectively with others to produce an
register is important
output (written or spoken) that meets a
specific brief
 Use ICT for language-learning
purposes appropriately
Demonstrate capability to engage with and
respond appropriately to cultural differences
19. Re-assessment Methods
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
(if applicable)
Formative Assessment: Lecturer,
peer and self-assessment of exercises
(group discussions, role plays, pair
discussions); CALL exercises; VLE
Continuous Assessment:
Lecturer assessment of various
written, aural comprehension and oral
Summative Assessment: Written
examination
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
Duration of Exam
Yes
50%
2 hour examination
at end of semester
50%
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Resit examination in resit
diet
Date of
Implementation
2 hours
Version
Number
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Diet(s)