Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Oral Exam 15 Minutes | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Language Portfolio | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours Written Exam | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours Written Exam The supplementary exam will consist of a 3-hour written examination which will count for 100% (unless ONLY the oral component is failed, in which case the supplementary exam will be an oral examination). | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Differentiate between major stylistic levels of French. Recognise, understand and apply different
linguistic registers and apply the appropriate conventions, showing conscious contextual awareness.
Produce clear, detailed, well-structured compositions / expositions on complex
subjects, highlighting salient issues, synthesising and evaluating information and arguments from
varied sources, expanding and supporting points of view at some length with well-reasoned
subsidiary points and relevant examples. Use speculation and hypothesis in presenting a complex
subject, comparing and evaluating alternative proposals and arguments.
Communicate with
confidence on complex subjects in an assured, personal and natural style, appropriate to the
context, incorporating allusive language, idiom and humour, where appropriate.
Argue a formal
position convincingly, answering complex lines of counter-argument fluently, spontaneously and
appropriately. Exploit vocabulary options creatively so as to effectively use circumlocution in most
situations. Can restate and challenge contributions from interlocutors, backtrack and reformulate
without interrupting natural linguistic flow.
Handle complex formal and informal social
interactions and communicative mediation with confidence, demonstrating contextual
awareness.
Present independently prepared material in spoken or written French, using complex
lexical and morphological structures, demonstrating well-supported personal interpretation and
critical evaluation.
Translate complex and abstract texts into and out of French, conveying
evaluative aspects and arguments, capturing most nuances and showing idiomatic, authentic
style and grammatical usage, with little awkwardness or source language/culture
interference.
Summarise complex pieces of written or spoken French, clearly relaying the main
points and synthesizing opinions, arguments and discussions. Exploit information / arguments to
discuss a topic, elaborating on, evaluating and adding own opinions, including conveying subtle
distinctions in the presentation of facts / arguments.
Employ the structure and conventions of a
variety of genres, varying the tone, style and register according to context, addressee, text type
and theme.
Express complex, detailed and multifaceted insights into francophone cultural, social and
political affairs.
Demonstrate proficiency in French grammar and syntax, appropriate to level C1 of the CEFR.
Brief description
An advanced level course in French language and culture. It will cover material from level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Successful students will achieve Common Reference Level C1/C2 (Proficient User) by the end of the module.
Aims
The aim of this module is to equip final-year students with advanced language skills of a professional standard. Students will also refine their cultural knowledge. At the end of this module successful students will be proficient users of French, able to use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Content
Students will cover material appropriate to level C1 of the CEFR, consolidating their linguistic and stylistic competence in French, preparing them as future language professionals. Students will engage in the integrated study of the French language in its cultural contexts. They will further refine their language skills in a variety of formats including academic and other forms of writing, complex issues pertaining to translation, and high-level competency in spoken French, across a range of formal and informal registers.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Adaptability and resilience | Written and oral communication; preparation for professional / academic situations; formative and summative assignments; self-directed study |
| Co-ordinating with others | Conversation classes; presentations; group work; preparation for professional / academic situations. |
| Creative Problem Solving | Grammar, writing, listening, oral and translation |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Communicative and cultural awareness |
| Digital capability | Use of digital networks and IT for effective information retrieval and presentation of coursework |
| Professional communication | Oral and written communication |
| Real world sense | Employability awareness; communication skills in the target language; cultural awareness; translation theory and practice |
| Reflection | Oral and written communication; formative and summative assignments. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Grammar, writing, listening, oral and translation skills. Cultural content synthesis and analysis. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6