LN131
French Language and Society 1 (beginner)
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Miss Florence Niclot CMK 803
Availability
Available as an outside option to all undergraduate and General Course students. Students can take this course in any year of their studies following approval from the teacher responsible and subject to their own programme regulations.
Pre-requisites
- No previous knowledge of french is required; students with limited prior knowledge may be considered for the course subject to an interview with the course co-ordinator.
Course content
Beginners to intermediate study of the French language within the framework of social sciences and culture. In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, authentic and studio-based multi-media materials. The focus is on accuracy as well as communication that advance students’ language competence, transferable skills and cultural awareness.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures and 20 hours of classes in the MT. 20 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the LT. 10 hours of lectures and 5 hours of classes in the ST.
Six hours per week, which will feature:
- interactive topical work
- oral practice
- grammar and vocabulary work
- tutorials; and (e) guided study using IT and web-based materials.
Formative coursework
The students will be required to complete weekly language exercises.
Indicative reading
Students will be given the titles of the books when fully registred.
Assessment
Exam (60%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Oral examination (20%) in the LT.
Continuous assessment (20%) in the MT and LT.
Student performance results
(2011/12 - 2013/14 combined)
Classification | % of students |
---|---|
First | 43.6 |
2:1 | 25.6 |
2:2 | 20.5 |
Third | 5.1 |
Fail | 5.1 |
Key facts
Department: Language Studies
Total students 2013/14: 20
Average class size 2013/14: 9
Capped 2013/14: Yes (24)
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: One Unit
PDAM skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
Course survey results
(2011/12 - 2013/14 combined)
1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" scoreThe scores below are average responses.
Response rate: 88.5%
Question |
Average | ||||||
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Reading list (Q2.1) |
2.1 | ||||||
Materials (Q2.3) |
2.3 | ||||||
Course satisfied (Q2.4) |
1.5 | ||||||
Lectures (Q2.5) |
1.6 | ||||||
Integration (Q2.6) |
1.6 | ||||||
Contact (Q2.7) |
1.4 | ||||||
Feedback (Q2.8) |
1.7 | ||||||
Recommend (Q2.9) |
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