Modiwl LZF-1002:
Advanced French 2
Advanced French 2 2024-25
LZF-1002
2024-25
School of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Armelle Blin-Rolland
Overview
This module provides continuation from LZF-1001, and aims to enhance the written oral and aural skills of advanced (post A-level) students of French. It comprises text-based classes in which students have the opportunity to enhance their translation and writing skills, as well as oral/aural classes, in which a range of advanced audio and visual aids are employed to stimulate group discussions and debates. Throughout the module, students also have the opportunity extend their knowledge of more complex areas of grammar. The texts and materials used in this module are chosen from a range of sources from the media and literary works in order to familiarise students with variations in tone and register, as well as to improve comprehension of different Francophone accents. Through these materials, students will also gain an insight into particular French themes and issues that relate to contemporary life and society in the French-speaking world. Learning outside of the classroom is supported through a co-curricular Self-麻豆传媒高清版 Portfolio.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -40-49%: Limited knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary resulting in a limited ability to communicate in writing or translate from French-English and English-French. Basic understanding of aural and written material in French. Basic grasp of French pronunciation and limited ability to converse freely in French and respond to spoken material. Limited ability to present and defend opinions in written and oral French.
-good -50-69%: Good knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary resulting in a good ability to communicate in writing or translate from French-English and English-French Good understanding of aural and written material in French. Good grasp of French pronunciation and some ability to converse freely in French and respond to spoken material. Ability to present and defend opinions in written and oral French.
-excellent -70+%: Excellent knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary resulting in an excellent ability to communicate in writing or translate from French-English and English-French. Excellent understanding of aural and written material in French. Excellent grasp of French pronunciation and clear ability to converse freely in French and respond to spoken material. Clear ability to present and defend opinions in written and oral French.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply new areas of vocabulary and more complex idiomatic expression to written and oral work.
- Demonstrate confidence in extracting and using information presented in French-language sources to answer questions in the target language.
- Employ advanced grammatical structures in written and oral work.
- Engage with French language in spoken form (including different accents) understanding, reacting and responding to it in an interactive context.
- Explore and evaluate some of the key themes and debates dominating contemporary French culture.
- Produce accurate and idiomatically correct written French
- Understand and translate more challenging written texts varying in style and register.
Assessment method
Aural Test
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Listening/video comprehension An in-class test, which involves listening/watching an audio/video file, followed by written questions and a longer summary/response exercise.
Weighting
25%
Due date
28/04/2023
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Oral exam Oral presentation in French (6 minutes), followed by Q&A, including discussion of the Self-麻豆传媒高清版 Portfolio.
Weighting
25%
Due date
05/05/2023
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Written exam (2 hours) 2 hour exam structured in two parts: 1) French-English translation (ca. 200-250 words). 2) Translation of a set of 10 English sentences into French, designed to test more complex grammatical structures.
Weighting
50%
Due date
26/05/2023