Topic outline

  • General

    • The course ME33IF joins the course FR1028: LEVEL 1 FRENCH LANGUAGE 1A: BEGINNERS/NEAR BEGINNERS (STANDARD GRADE/GCSE OR BELOW) and will need to catch up. 

      Therefore although this introductory language course prior knowledge of French, is required  in the form of a National 5/Standard Grade/GCSE good pass (i.e. B)

      Students with Higher or A Level or native speakers are not eligible to take this course

      This course concentrates on the acquisition of basic grammar and vocabulary, and on the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

      Course Coordinator:  Dr Shona Potts s.potts@abdn.ac.uk

  • What will the timetable be like?

    • The only fixed lectures are on the beginners’ course where there is a choice of attending on Monday and Tuesday at either 9am or 1pm.

      In addition there is a weekly tutorial (Variety of days/times) and oral class (variety of days/times. You need to sign up for a tutorial through MyAberdeen at the beginning of the semester.

  • How will I be assessed?

      • 40% coursework: 10% for two grammar assessments (5% each) done in student’s own time; 10% for letter-writing exercise done in own time; 20% for in-class test
      • 60% written examination – this will take place in the final week of the Medical Humanites block

  • Are there any prerequisites for this course?

    • Standard Grade/GCSE pass, is normally required for entry to this course however if you are keen to proceed with the course without this qualification please discuss with course coordinator.

  • What books will I require for this course?

    • You are required to purchase only one text book;

      Schaum’s Outlines French Grammar, by Mary E. Coffman Crocker – the sixth edition. The ISBN is 978-0-07-182898-7.

  • What did previous students think about this course?

    • One student commented: 'I would recommend French to anyone!'

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