FR3101 French Integrated Year Abroad
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Full Year
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
60
SCQF level
SCQF level 9
Module Staff
TBC
Module description
The objective of the module is language learning and cultural familiarisation through a work placement in a French-speaking country. Placements will be as Language Assistants in schools or on other assignments approved by the department. Formal learning and assessment will occur across both semesters and will be through: (i) Two short written assignments totalling 500 words. (ii) an essay of 2500 words in French on a topic chosen in consultation with the module co-ordinator. (iiI) a 10-minute oral exam in French to be sat upon the student's return to St Andrews after the WIYA year, during which the year abroad experience will be presented and discussed.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST HAVE ADMISSION TO A FRENCH HONOURS PROGRAMME WITH INTEGRATED YEAR ABROAD
Assessment pattern
Practical Examination = 25%, Coursework = 75%
Re-assessment
2-hour Written Examination = 100%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
By correspondence throughout the year. This is a placement abroad module.
Scheduled learning hours
4
Guided independent study hours
176