FREN1011: French Language 1

• Grade A in French at A level or an equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the modules language coordinator

• At least one additional level 1 module in French Studies

• Any French modules offered in the Centre for Foreign Language Study

• To further improve the skills acquired at A-level in speaking and listening, reading and writing.

• The module is taught in two strands: in the grammar/translation class, students consolidate their grammar knowledge and develop their translation skills through a variety of grammar-based language exercises and the translation of texts from French into English.
• in the oral class, students develop their speaking skills through a range of oral exercises (conversation, discussion and individual presentations), their aural comprehension skills through related online listening exercises and their reading and writing skills through text-based comprehension and writing exercises.
• The teaching and resources in this module reflect a commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity. It positions the richness of the (language area)-speaking world at the core of its syllabus.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• Consolidated knowledge regarding the structure of the French language and an understanding of a range of basic translation issues.

Subject-specific Skills:

• Increased confidence, fluency and accuracy in both productive (spoken and written) and receptive (listening and reading) skills in French.

Key Skills:

• The development of general written and oral communication.
• The ability to discuss topical or general issues.
• The ability to gather and process information and evidence from a variety of paper, audiovisual and electronic sources.
• The ability to read complex and multivalent texts.
• The ability to use ICT effectively both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning.
• The ability to work independently.

• The module is taught in two strands: in the grammar/translation class, students consolidate their grammar knowledge and develop their translation skills through a variety of grammar-based language exercises and the translation of texts from French into English
• In the oral class, students develop their speaking skills through a range of oral exercises (conversation, discussion and individual presentations), their aural comprehension skills through related online listening exercises and their reading and writing skills through text-based comprehension and writing exercises.
• Summative assessment of reading/writing skills and of grammatical knowledge will take the form of an end-of-year examination.
• Oral skills will be summatively assessed by means of activities carried out in class during the year, including group work.
• Formative assessment for this module will include a combination of self-assessed, peer-assessed and tutor-assessed exercises during the year.

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