Studying at York
French Language & Society II - LAN00003I
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
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Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Additional information
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Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module is intended to enable students to acquire a knowledge of the key aspects of modern French culture and society. Through the analysis of a variety of written and aural materials, students will be able to develop their linguistic competencies as well as their cultural understanding. This is in order to allow them to achieve a high level of fluency and accuracy in their production of written and spoken French.
The module aims to develop students’ understanding of cultural differences and their capacity to adapt to different social expectations. It will familiarise students with a number of key French institutions such as la République or the educational system. It will also investigate the underlying principles which guide French society from a historical, social and political perspective. Students will be expected to discuss the current issues debated by the French media and political commentators as well as French people’s expectations of their society and the state.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key aspects of modern French culture and society
- Understand complex written and aural authentic materials
- Present and develop arguments effectively in both spoken and written French
- Achieve a good level of accuracy in the production of both written and spoken French
Module content
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Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 30 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 30 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work
Oral commentary and dialogue within class on oral and written language work. Given immediately both to individuals and to group
Oral commentary and dialogue on seminar presentation, given to the individual presenter following the seminar
Written comments and mark on University scale given to individual students for practice essays, with opportunity for individual consultation; the essays will be returned to students two weeks after seminar
Model answers may be given for class exercise/ past exam papers, with class discussion of difficulties
Feedback on summative assessment
1. Two-week open exam (Paper 1), focusing on reading and writing competencies and consisting of short questions based on a reading text.
- Due: Week 10, Spring Term
2. Online exam (Paper 2), covering reading and writing
Feedback on written assessment: Written feedback to be provided within 20 working days.
3. Oral presentation, 15 minutes in total, a short presentation and follow-up questions
- Timing: Weeks 3-4, Summer Term
Feedback: Individuals will be given a feedback sheet for the oral examination.
Indicative reading
Teaching materials will be supplied during the course, as will bibliographical references when necessary.