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Ab initio French Language & Society - LAN00048C
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This module introduces students in the society and culture of French speaking countries using increasingly French language in the classroom. The module also lays the foundation for the development of academic skills.
Related modules
This module is to be taken together with the two other new Ab initio French modules (Ab initio French Language Skills & Ab initio French Grammar).
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module introduces some aspects of the society and culture of French speaking countries. The emphasis will be on developing your communicative skills and your ability to engage with cultural, social, political and historical topics. The programme is intended to develop language proficiency, consolidate and expand written and oral skills in order for you to achieve accurate and idiomatic expression. This module will lay the groundwork to more advanced study of French language and society at levels I and H.
Module learning outcomes
After satisfactorily completing the course you should be able to demonstrate:
Increased fluency and accuracy in spoken French
Increased accuracy and sophistication in the production of a variety of written French texts
Improved aural language comprehension
An insight into certain aspects of the society and culture of French speaking countries
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 60 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Additional assessment information
Formative exercises will be assigned on a weekly basis.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 60 |
Module feedback
Formative feedback
Written comments and mark on University scale given to individual students for practice essays, with opportunity for individual consultation.
Formative Written work will be returned within 2 weeks.
Model answers may be given for class exercises with class discussion of difficulties.
Oral commentary and dialogue within class on oral and written work. Given immediately both to individuals and to the group.
Oral commentary and dialogue on seminar presentation, written feedback sheet given to the individual presenter following the seminar.
Feedback on summative assessments
There are two components to the final assessment:
Coursework, due in week 1 of Term 3
Oral pair or group presentation in Term 3
Written feedback to be provided within 20 working days.
Indicative reading
Teaching materials will be supplied by the tutor at the start of the course, as will bibliographical references when necessary.