ULFR51050 - LEAP French 5 (B2/C1)
- Credits: 20
- Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ULFR51040 - LEAP French 4 (B1/B2) or equivalent e.g. A level French grade B/A taken in the last three years.
- Co-requisite: If you are studying a Modern Languages Degree, either single or joint honours, please refer to relevant guidance about eligibility for LEAP units on your programme structure.
- Taught during: Both semesters (September to May).
- Level of attainment: (B2/C1) By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework.
- Timetable: Click here
Description
This course is designed to consolidate students’ level of competency, not only with the use of complex grammatical structures in the French language but also by offering a wider range of advanced sophisticated written and aural texts on both concrete and abstract topics including articles and reports concerned with contemporary issues.
Students will gain further competence in the ability to appreciate and use nuanced language at this level, the ability to appreciate and use tone, register, structure and style in oral and written communication, and the ability to interact and negotiate orally in complex situations at an advanced level.
The course serves as preparation for the French Ministry of Education Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF- B2) should students wish to sit this internationally recognized qualification independently. The course may also serve as preparation for the French Ministry of Education Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF- C1) for high achieving students who may wish to sit this internationally recognized qualification independently (these exams are not organised by LEAP).
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate effective advanced competency in the understanding and knowledge of language structure grammatical rules;
- follow debates, discussions or conversations as well as communicate in most situations using advanced complex and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourses, registers, etc.);
- understand longer concrete and abstract reading and listening material;
- produce clear and well-structured texts on complex topics.
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework.
Transferable skills
Pair and team work, focussed listening, informal presentations, language awareness, and cultural appreciation.
Teaching and learning methods
One three-hours or two 90 minutes seminars per week, delivered through blended learning which integrates on campus and on-line instruction as necessary.
This will also include online digital learning available via Blackboard and will be supplemented by extra online resources to aid students in their independent learning.
Teaching hours
72 hours (3 hours per week) including assessment time.
Independent study hours
140 hours (not including assessment time).
Assessment
All assessments are summative.
Non-credit students and members of the public need to be aware that written exams will not take place during lesson time.
Semester 1
- Written exam; 30% weighting; held in university's semester 1 exam period in January
Semester 2
- Listening exam; 10% weighting; held in week 11
- Speaking exam; 30% weighting; held in week 12
- Written exam; 30% weighting; held in university's semester 2 exam period in May/June
Dates to be confirmed.
Nature and timing of feedback
Feedback will include a combination of informal ongoing feedback resulting from class-based learning activities and formal written feedback given following summative assessments.
Convenor
Gaelle Flower
Taught by
TBC
Maximum entry
23 per group
Set texts
Alter Ego + (Level B2) Edition: Hachette ISBN: 978-2-01-401550-8