French First Level Modules
The first-level language course is designed to consolidate and develop skills acquired in secondary school and to increase fluency and accuracy in the target language. We do not teach French for beginners, students must have requisite grades in Higher, SYS, A-Level or equivalent French. Three literature texts are also studied per semester; these are read not just for their intrinsic merit, but also as a means of enhancing language learning and introducing students to wider issues of French history and cultural identity. Teaching includes four hours of language per week, one oral class with a native speaker, plus literature lectures and seminars.
Please be aware that module details are only correct for the current academic session and may change from one year to the next.
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Please note that individual courses of study have to be approved by the relevant Faculty and your choice of modules may be restricted by the regulations. If in doubt, please ask for advice.
FR1001 French Language and Literature I
This module aims to bridge the gulf between school and university French studies by developing the language skills of post A-Level/Higher entrants and offering them a grounding in the literary and cultural tradition in France. In particular, it aims to ensure grammatical competence and promote comprehension and production in both written and spoken modes, and to teach the reading of French literary texts in their socio-cultural context and develop basic skills of literary criticism.
| Availability: | all |
| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 9.00 am |
| Teaching method: | Four or Four-and-a-half hours. |
| Prerequisites: | Higher, SYS or A-Level French (or European equivalent, or International Baccalaureat, or AP score of 4 or 5, or SATII score of 700+). |
| Antirequsites: | |
| Assessment: | Continuous Assessment = 40%, 2 Hour Examination = 60% |
| Reassessment: | 3 Hour Examination = 100% |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |
FR1002 French Language and Literature II
This module aims to ensure grammatical competence and promote comprehension and production in written and spoken modes, and to teach the reading of French literary texts in their socio-cultural background and develop basic skills of literary criticism, building on FR1001.
| Availability: | All |
| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 9.00 am |
| Teaching method: | Four or Four-and-a-half hours. |
| Prerequisites: | FR1001 |
| Antirequsites: | |
| Assessment: | Continuous Assessment = 40%, 2 Hour Examination = 60% |
| Reassessment: | 3 Hour Examination = 100% |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |