LN230 One Unit
French Language and Society 4 (proficiency)
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Francois Simon
Sandrine Victor
Availability
This course is available on the BA in Geography, BA in Social Anthropology, BSc in Economic History, BSc in Economic History and Geography, BSc in Economics and Economic History, BSc in Environment and Sustainable Development, BSc in Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics, BSc in Environmental Policy with Economics, BSc in International Relations, BSc in International Relations and History, BSc in Language, Culture and Society, BSc in Management, BSc in Social Anthropology, Erasmus Reciprocal Programme of Study, Exchange Programme for Students from University of California, Berkeley and MA in Modern History. This course is freely available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. It does not require permission. This course is available with permission to General Course students.
This course has a limited number of places (it is capped) and priority will be given to Language Centre BSc students and students from other Departments following a Language Specialism. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit and on the MA in Modern History. This course is available with permission to General Course students. All students should seek approval from the teacher responsible before completing course selection. Please see here for information on seeking approval for undergraduate modern language degree courses : https://www.lse.ac.uk/language-centre/undergraduate-degree-courses/degree-courses-as-part-of-an-undergraduate-degree
Requisites
Pre-requisites:
Students must have completed LN130 before taking this course.
Assumed prior knowledge:
Language skills and knowledge of French at C1 level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages are required.
Additional requisites:
Completion of the French Language and Society 3 (Advanced) course (LN130)
An interview with the course Co-ordinator 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
30 hours of classes in the Winter Term.
30 hours of classes in the Autumn Term.
3 hours of classes in the Spring Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn and Winter Term.
Three hours per week, which will feature Topic classes (2 hours per week) and Writing classes (1 hour per week).
Formative assessment
The continuous assessment includes a Research project (WT / AT) and various marked tasks (oral presentations in class, listening comprehension, writing, etc.)( WT / AT)
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 internet.
Assessment
Exam (30%), duration: 90 Minutes in the Spring exam period
Oral examination (30%)
Continuous assessment (40%)
Language courses map to the Common European Framework for Language Learning. This framework defines linguistic proficiency in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) at different levels. To pass this course, students are therefore required to achieve a pass mark in each element of the assessment (continuous assessment, oral and written exams), as these test all four skills.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Course Study Period: Autumn, Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 5
CEFR Level: C1
Total students 2024/25: 8
Average class size 2024/25: 8
Capped 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication