FREN2051: French Language 2

• French Language 1 (FREN1011) or an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.

• At least one additional level 2 module in French Studies

• None.

• To develop student's knowledge of and ability to express themselves in French
• To develop students' ability to write effectively in French and to translate fluently and accurately from French into English, whilst also consolidating grammar knowledge and vocabulary acquisition
• To develop students' spoken French as they take part in informal conversation and discussions and give presentations
• To develop students knowledge and understanding of French culture and their awareness of cultural issues.

• The module is taught in two weekly one-hour classes: translation/essay and oral. The translation/essay class is taught in English and French; the oral class is taught in French
• Work in the translation/essay class is based on current press articles, with an emphasis on cross-cultural themes and issues of current interest
• Work in the oral class is based on the broad theme of Aspects of contemporary France, with a particular emphasis on the working environment in France and the French education system
• Course materials have been developed to help students to prepare both for the end-of-year examinations, for the year abroad in year three, and for final year study.
• The teaching and resources in this module reflect a commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity. It positions the richness of the French-speaking world at the core of its syllabus.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• Students will have acquired a greater knowledge and understanding of French culture and an increased awareness of cultural issues.

Subject-specific Skills:

• Students will have consolidated the skills and knowledge acquired in the first-year core language module in speaking and writing, in listening to and reading contemporary French, in translating from French.

Key Skills:

• The further development of general written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to discuss topical or general issues with fluency.
• The ability to gather and process information and evidence from a variety of paper, audiovisual and electronic sources.
• An ability to read complex and multivalent texts with developed intellectual nuance.

• Two weekly classes. Students are required to attend all classes for written and spoken language and to prepare written work as detailed in this guide.
• The end-of-year written examination should take place in person, on campus

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