LN738
French: Level 5 (European Issues)
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Mr Pierre Dagonnot PEL 6.01, Miss Florence Niclot PEL 6.01l and Mr Francois Simon PEL 6.01k
Pre-requisites
400 hours including self study (16+).
Good A-Level pass.
More than eight years at secondary school level.
High level of ORAL fluency in the language.
Admission to the course upon completion of online level test and tutor’s approval during needs analysis.
You will need to demonstrate during the interview a special interest in the topic.
Course content
Course Aim:
- To develop the ability to use French effectively for purposes of practical communication and reading/listening comprehension with an understanding of the major social and political issues in France/Francophone countries from a European point of view.
- To bring students to level C1 - C2 of CEFR. Communicatvie
Content:
- To develop and describe particular points.
- To make an appropriate conclusion.
- To describe a situation.
- To describe the context of an event.
- To express and justify opinions.
- To agree, disagree and justify a choice.
- To introduce someone to the advantages and disadvantages of an option.
- To propose, accept or refuse. To negotiate and find a compromise.
- To conclude and adopt a resolution.
- To express feelings.
- To speak about an event (past/present/ future) and explain circumstances , causes and consequences.
- To debate and interact confidently in a discussion.
Structural Content:
- Listening comprehension, oral presentation, occasional revision of major grammatical points and key tenses and introduction to different registers and literary styles.
- Topical issues through the analysis of texts in French on a weekly basis such as: European integration from a French perspective, European Institutions, the constitution of the European Union, Economic and Monetary Union, Immigration in Europe, Languages and Education in Europe.
Teaching
16 hours of classes in the MT. 4 hours of classes in the LT.
Please refer to the LSE timetable for course teaching arrangements.
Indicative reading
No textbook. "compilation de documents" to be distributed in class.
Assessment
Continuous assessment (70%) in the MT and LT.
Oral examination (30%) in the LT.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2019/20: Unavailable
Average class size 2019/20: 6
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
