French Language Modules (2015/16) Full Module Title: French 1 (Beginners) Module Code: Credits/Level: Convenor: Lecturer(s): Entrance Requirements: Day/Time: AREL062S4 30 Credits / Level 4 Agnès Calatayud TBC This is a module for complete beginners; there are no prerequisites. Monday 6.00-9.00pm OR Tuesday 6.00-9.00pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3) (Choose one group only) This module, leading to *CEFR stage A2/GCSE, is for complete beginners. The beginner’s programme will teach you how to speak and understand basic French. You will learn to speak and write at a basic level about yourself and your family, your home, your home town and everyday routines, your feelings, past events and future plans, the climate, people, clothes, culinary tastes, visits to shops, restaurants or cinemas. You will learn to give directions and tell the time in French. You will also learn to speak about the environment, your friends, neighbourhood, job, countries you have visited, books you have read, how to make holiday bookings or write a CV. You will be introduced to the French media (websites, newspapers, television and films) and learn how to give your opinion on TV programmes, films, books, news items. Classes will be conducted in French from day one. * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence. To be handed out in class on week 1 Module Description: Syllabus: Assessment: 2 pieces of coursework 10% Tasks may combine e.g. listening/reading skills with writing, or, listening, reading and speaking, Written in-class assessment 20% 40-60 minutes Written and listening comprehension in-class assessment 40% 90 minutes Oral in-class assessment 20% Interview (10 minutes) 5% The following aspects will be considered: attendance, class preparation and completion of homework, participation in class. Class participation Essential Texts: Alter ego Méthode de français 1 Hachette, 2006 ISBN 978-2-01-155420-8 Alter ego Cahier d’activités 1 Hachette, 2006 ISBN 978-2-01-155421-5 Alter ego Méthode de français 2 Hachette, 2006 ISBN 978-2-01-155442-0 Alter ego Cahier d’activités 2 Hachette, 2006 ISBN 978-2-01-155437-7 Full Module Title: French 2 (intermediate) Module Code: Credits/Level: Convenor: AREL067S4 30 Credits / Level 4 Agnès Calatayud Lecturer(s): TBC Entrance Requirements: Day/Time: CEFR A2 or equivalent Module Description: Monday 6.00-9.00pm OR Tuesday 6.00-9.00pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3) (Choose one group only) This module leading to *CEFR stage B1/upper AS level, uses Alter Ego 3 as a text book. You will learn to speak about your personality, how you relate to family, friends, and colleagues, your consumer habits, use of Internet, studies, work experience, your role as a citizen, environmental issues. You will be introduced to different French artists (painters, writers, designers) and their works, to the education and justice systems, to the francophone world, French history, and the different French media. This module also focuses on French-language films. You will study both full-length feature films and extracts grouped thematically. * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence. Syllabus: Assessment: To be handed out in class on week 1. 2 pieces of coursework 10% Tasks may combine e.g. listening/reading skills with writing, or, listening, reading and speaking, Written in-class assessment 20% 40-60 minutes Written and listening comprehension inclass assessment 40% 90 minutes Oral in-class assessment 20% Interview (15 minutes) Class participation 5% The following aspects will be considered: attendance, class preparation and completion of homework, participation in class. Portfolio 5% Compilation of language learning work throughout the course, including a set of independent learning activities. Essential Texts: Alter ego Méthode de français 3 Hachette, 2006 ISBN 978-2-01-155512-0 Alter ego Cahier d’activités 3 Hachette, 2006 ISBN 978-2-01-155513-7 L'eau des collines : Jean de Florette Marcel Pagnol et Jacques Ferrandez Magnard, 2011 Collection : Classiques & contemporains BD nº19 ISBN-10: 2210761689 ISBN-13: 978-2210761681 Grammaire Progressive du français Sous-titre : Niveau intermédiaire - 500 exercices Auteur(s) : Maïa Gregoire ISBN : 978-2-09-033854-6 EAN13 : 9782090338546 Full Module Title: French 3 (Upper Intermediate) Module Code: Credits/Level: Convenor: Lecturer(s): AREL070S5 30 Credits /Level 5 Agnès Calatayud TBC Entrance Requirements: Day/Time: CEFR B1 or equivalent Module Description: Wednesday 6-9pm OR Thursday 6-9pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3) (Choose one group only) This module, leading to *CEFR, stage B2/A-level+, is aimed at developing your language skills in French (listening, speaking, reading and writing). You will learn to speak about your identity, roots, immigration, relationships, body and health, towns and their evolution (architecture, suburbs, environment), education, sports, travels, new technologies, work and unemployment, the economy, life little pleasures (gastronomy, literature, art), beliefs, citizenship, politics, traditions, Europe and globalization. A novel and its film adaptation will also be studied in depth. * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence. Syllabus: To be handed out in class on week 1 Assessment: Essential Texts: 4 pieces of coursework 20% Listening in-class assessment Oral in-class assessment Written in-class assessment 20% Class participation 5% 20% 35% Alter ego Méthode de français 4 Hachette, 2007 ISBN 978-2-01-155516-8 Alter ego Cahier d’activités 4 Hachette, 2007 ISBN 978-2-01-155517-5 A variety of tasks combining for example, listening/viewing and writing (e.g. writing a film review of approx. 300 words, writing a newspaper article) 1.5 hours Interview (15 minutes) 2 hours The following aspects will be considered: attendance, class preparation and completion of homework, participation in class. Full Module Title French 4 (Advanced) Module Code: Credits/Level: Convenor: Lecturer(s): Entrance Requirements: Day/Time: AREL071S5 30 Credits/ Level 5 TBC TBC CEFR B2 or equivalent Module Description: Wednesday 6-9pm OR Thursday 6-9pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3) (Choose one group only) Leading to CEFR C1 (Advanced)/post A level,* this module further consolidates the development of oral and written skills, with an emphasis on appropriateness and accuracy. You will analyse a variety of authentic texts, documents and audiovisual materials, as well as producing original work in French. You will also make use of off-air TV recordings and the internet. * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence. Assessment: Essential Texts: 4 pieces of coursework 20% Listening in-class assessment 20% Oral in-class assessment 20% Written in-class assessment 35% Class participation 5% Alter Ego 5 (Hachette) Full Module Title: French 5 (Proficiency) Module Code: Credits/Level: Convenor: Lecturer(s): Entrance Requirements: Day/Time: AREL072S6 30 Credits/ Level 6 TBC TBC CEFR C1 or equivalent Module Description: Wednesday 6-9pm OR Thursday 6-9pm (Terms 1, 2 and 3) (Choose one group only) [changed from Monday or Wednesday] Leading to CEFR C2 (Proficiency)* this module further consolidates the development of oral and written skills, with an emphasis on appropriateness and accuracy. You will analyse a variety of authentic texts, documents and audiovisual materials, as well as producing original work in French. You will also make use of off-air TV recordings and the internet. * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please note: this is only an approximate equivalence. Assessment: Essential Texts: 2 pieces of c/w 10% Project 30% Oral assessment 30% Written in-class assessment 30% Required text book: Alter Ego 5 (Hachette)