- Course Code
- FR 1024
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr G Hesketh
Pre-requisites
Students will be allocated to the appropriate level 1 French language course (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 1023 or FR 1025.
Overview
The course will develop receptive and productive language skills through weekly classes which will focus respectively on written language, grammar and oral language. In addition students will complete a structured programme of self learning including aural study and grammatical reinforcement study.
Structure
1 one-hour written language class; 1 one-hour grammar class; 1 one-hour oral class per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (80%) and 1 oral examination (20%). A satisfactory level of performance in coursework covering a range of linguistic skills will exempt candidates from the examination.
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (80%) and 1 oral examination (20%).
Formative Assessment
4 formative assessments of different aspects of written French language and 1 formative assessment of oral French language.
Feedback
The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral classes.