FR103 Modern French I (Accelerated Post-Beginners)
| Module Code: FR103 |
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| Module Name: Modern French Language 1 Accelerated Post-Beginners |
| Module Coordinator: Mélanie Jolivet-Bâlon |
| times to be confirmed (four hours a week) |
| Module Credits: 30 |
Module Description
This foundation module in French Language for Post-Beginners allows students to revise and consolidate the basics of the French language, develop main linguistic (oral, aural, written, spoken) skills, and acquire grammatical awareness & essential communicative competences.
FR103 is a combination of LL234 French 2Link opens in a new window (2h) and 2h of French language teaching for SMLC French ab initio students.
In this module, you will work towards A2+/B1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- apply a basic knowledge of grammar
- gain insight into everyday life in the relevant countries
- apply strategies for understanding gist and short descriptions
- interact about familiar topics and activities
- write simple texts giving background information and relating to areas of immediate need
- diagnose strengths and areas of improvement in their productive language skills and take relevant steps to address these areas.
- develop self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
Assessment Method:
Term 1 - Interim test (10%)
Term 2 - Portfolio (20%)
Term 3 - Oral test (35%) + final reading and writing test (35%)
Course Text:
Marlène Dodin, Clémence Fafa et al. (2022), Edito A2 - Méthode de français, Didier, ISBN : 9782278104109
