Module Descriptors

This is a course for students who have passed French 2.2 successfully or equivalent and who are already reasonably fluent in French. By working through French 3.1, students will be brought to the C1 lower level of the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR); the mode of delivery will either be 2 hours a week for 24 weeks (Long Thin Module) or 3 hours a week for 12 weeks (Short Fat module). Students will develop a general understanding of some current social and cultural issues in contemporary French-speaking areas: in particular, metropolitan France but not exclusively. Students will also view and study one or two French films relevant to topics studied in class. Grammar will be integrated in context and addressed according to perceived needs of students. Students will be expected to identify and reflect on difficult grammatical points and produce outwith the class a portfolio which will consist of responses to a set of varied exercises on difficult grammar points and content of the course. Students will be encouraged to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes and to produce clear, well structured, detailed text on complex subjects. Students will become more confident in understanding a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning and in expressing themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Prepare and deliver an oral presentation and participate in oral discussions on the related topics at lower level C1 of the CEFR;

L2. Demonstrate competence in listening to extended speech via radio/television programmes on selected topics at lower level C1 of the CEFR;

L3. Demonstrate understanding of long and complex written texts on selected topics at lower Level C1 of the CEFR;

L4. Write clear and well-structured essays or reports on the prescribed topics at lower level C1 of the CEFR.

Understanding grammatical concepts of the French language approaching the C1 lower level of the CEFR.
Acquiring some knowledge of social, economic and cultural issues of contemporary France.

Understanding extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly;
Understanding long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style;
Understanding specialised articles based on up-to-date French social/cultural issues;
Understanding television programmes and films without too much effort;
Interacting orally fluently and spontaneously and formulating ideas and opinions with precision;
Presenting clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion;
Writing in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length whilst underlining salient issues.

Drawing on a range of advanced authentic resources in making some judgements relevant to French social/cultural issues.
Exploring and undertaking critical analysis, evaluation and /or synthesis of some aspects of contemporary French social/cultural issues.

Communicating effectively in social ,cultural contexts and using selectively and extensively a range of IT applications to support and enhance work.
Interpreting governmental statistics in social, cultural contexts of France.

Working effectively individually or in teams and meeting deadlines.
Exercising autonomy and initiative in seeking and assessing official sources and on-line databases.

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
All fulltime students (part-time and distant learning students should check with their programme leader for any queries) are required to attend all scheduled classes and participate with all delivered elements of the module as part of their engagement with their programme of study. Consideration will be given to students who have protection under the appropriate equality law. Please refer to UWS Regulations, Chapter 1, 1.64 – 1.67, available at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/rights-and-regulations/regulatory-framework/

2.05

1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
   This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.