LN230     
French Language and Society 4 (proficiency)

This information is for the 2014/15 session.

Teacher responsible

Mr Francois Simon CMK. C802

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

Students must have completed French Language and Society 3 (advanced) (LN130).

An interview with FRANCOIS SIMON OR FLORENCE NICLOT prior to registration is compulsory.

Course content

  • Further advanced (up to proficiency) study of French language within the framework of social sciences and culture.
  • 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

10 hours of lectures and 18 hours of classes in the MT. 10 hours of lectures and 21 hours of classes in the LT. 5 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the ST.

Three hours per week, which will feature: (a) Lectures; (b) Oral Classes; (c) Workshops; (d) Tutorials; and (e) Guided study using Language Showroom, IT and web-based material including a virtual learning environment supported by Moodle.

Indicative reading

Students are encouraged to make full use of the resources of French books in the Library as well as reference books. Students are also strongly advised to use the French language resources available on the World Wide Web.

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 27.3
2:1 66.7
2:2 6.1
Third 0
Fail 0

Key facts

Department: Language Studies

Total students 2013/14: 11

Average class size 2013/14: 5

Capped 2013/14: Yes (32)

Lecture capture used 2013/14: No

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

PDAM skills

  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication