Languages

French Intermediate A Year 1

Module code: R1118B
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Class
Assessment modes: Coursework

This module is designed for:

• lower intermediate learners who have a recent grade A/B at GCSE, or a D/E pass at AS level, or equivalent.
• intermediate learners who have a good AS grade, or perhaps a low D/E pass at A level, or equivalent.

The course aims to:

• enable students to understand key information and to communicate effectively in the TL, sometimes spontaneously, in less routine situations, at a standard level
• provide opportunities, across a variety of topics, for practice of understanding and communication in the TL using the four language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, at a standard level
• consolidate and develop the range of key elements of TL language structures, vocabulary, syntax and pronunciation, to allow progression in the TL
• present the background culture and society of the TL through a variety of contextualised activities and materials, in a range of media, e.g. text; audio; audio-visual; digital.

Successful completion of the course is equivalent to level A2-B1 (Basic-Independent User) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages.

Module learning outcomes

• With reference to CEFR A2+-B1 level, the student can demonstrate understanding of the main points of clear standard target language within a variety of routine topics.
• S/he can demonstrate effective communication in the target language in unpredictable or less routine situations, within a selected range of formal/informal contexts.
• S/he can demonstrate acquisition of a standard range of vocabulary and application of standard language structures of the target language.
• S/he will have developed an awareness of aspects of the general social and cultural background of the target language and can demonstrate an appropriate response in selected associated cultural settings and contexts.