FR3002 French Language 2

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11.00 am, 12.00 noon, 2.00 pm or 3.00 pm Mon

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Building on FR3001, the module aims to complete foundational training at Honours level, taking in written and aural comprehension skills, analytical résumé writing, oral and written fluency, and translation from English to French. It is intended as the basic practical language unit for all categories of student and may be a specific prerequisite for FR4105. This module may be replaced by Junior Honours second semester abroad at a partner institution. It may not be omitted for any other reason.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS FR3001

Assessment pattern

50% courswork; 50% exam

Re-assessment

100% exam

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 written language tutorial (x 11 weeks); 1 oral language tutorial (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

22

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

128

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.