- Course Code
- FR 1023
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Áine Larkin
Pre-requisites
Students will be allocated to the appropriate level 1 French language course (FR 1018; FR 1019; FR 1020; FR 1023, FR 1024; FR 1025) on the basis of a diagnostic test taken at the beginning of the academic year.
Notes
This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with FR 1019; FR 1020; FR 1023 or FR 1024.
Overview
This intensive language course is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of French. It concentrates on the acquisition of basic grammar and vocabulary, and on the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. In addition to the four weekly classes, students will complete a structured programme of self learning in the Language Centre (1 hour per week).
Structure
2 one-hour lecture, 1 one-hour tutorial, 1 one-hour oral class per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (80%) and in-course assessment: 4 linguistic exercises (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Weekly formative assessments of different aspects of written French language.
Feedback
Written and/or verbal feedback is given on all assessments. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral classes.