FREN3041: French Language 4

• French Language 2 (FREN2051) or equivalent.

• At least one additional level 3 module in French Studies

• None

• To obtain an excellent standard in written and spoken French, and in the comprehension of spoken and written French at the level of sophisticated, contemporary discourse.

• Essay and comprehension - Students will work each week from an article in the contemporary press and from current television programmes (the topics covered will be relevant to modern French culture and current affairs).
• The set exercises will comprise: resume of the article in French, paraphrase and explanation of vocabulary and phrases within the article.
• Free composition on a theme related to the topic, revision of grammar.
• The module is conducted in French.
• Oral.
• Weekly classes with lectures/lectrices: class discussion of pre-arranged topics and linguistic points, presentation of oral 'exposes' on topics related to current affairs, using current French press and TV as source.
• 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:

• By the end of this module students should have:
• Detailed practical and analytical knowledge and effective understanding of the lexis, structures, registers, and varieties of French (equivalent to CEFR level C1/C2).
• The ability to demonstrate a reasoned awareness and a critical, comparative understanding of the culture and society of the country or countries in which French is used.

Subject-specific Skills:

• By the end of this module students should have:
• The ability to communicate fluently and appropriately, maintaining a high degree of grammatical accuracy, in writing and in speech, with other users of French (equivalent to CEFR level C1/C2).
• The ability to understand and analyse written and spoken discourse in French, and to mediate between languages
• Experience of independent research, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and organise relevant primary and secondary cultural material.

Key Skills:

• By the end of this module the students should be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to identify, describe, and analyse problems of language use in general, and work out strategies for interpretation.
• The ability to communicate ideas and information orally and in writing, devise and sustain coherent and cogent arguments.
• The ability to employ the sophisticated reading skills they have acquired to gather, sift, process, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources (print-media, audio-visual, and electronic).
• Responsiveness to the disciplines of working alone, and with others as part of a group.
• The ability to write and think under pressure and to manage time.
• The ability to demonstrate a high degree of agility and flexibility in the work place, a skill derived from their experience of the wide diversity of techniques required to pursue the programme successfully.

• 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.
• This module is taught and assessed in French.

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