FR4105 Communication Skills in French 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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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 10

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.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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

The module aims to develop communicative skills, both written and spoken. It follows a text- and video-based method designed by the department which enables students to present ideas and opinions clearly and persuasively, in appropriate registers of French.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS FR3001 OR PASS FR3002

Assessment pattern

60% coursework; 40% exam

Re-assessment

100% exam (which would normally include both a written and an oral element)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hours and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours

20

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

Guided independent study hours

130

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • increased ability to communicate information, opinions, and arguments at an advanced level in spoken and written French
  • increased mental and linguistic versatility
  • increased knowledge of linguistic and discursive strategies used by educated speakers and writers of French to present material effectively
  • increased analytical, presentation, public speaking, and IT skills
  • increased knowledge and awareness of francophone cultures and societies
  • increased grasp of registers in French, from colloquial to formal