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PL22030: Advanced French 2: Language in context

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Credits: 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 300
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWES 15%, CWOA 20%, CWOI 10%, CWPF 15%, EXCB 40%
Assessment Detail:
  • French essay (CWES 15% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
  • French oral presentation (CWOI 10% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
  • My Portfolio: language, culture and employability (CWPF 15%)
  • French oral debate/exam (CWOA 20%)
  • Guided Essay in French (EXCB 40% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
* Manipulate a broad range of lexis, grammatical structures and syntax;
* Apply accurate and advanced written and spoken communicative skills;
* Demonstrate sound awareness of style and linguistic register;
* Show cultural awareness.


Synopsis: Advance your linguistic development by continuing to refine your language skills through exposure to authentic materials chosen to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in your chosen country for your year abroad. A wide range of topics and tasks from practical aspects to political, cultural, and social issues will be covered. Communication in all its aspects is at the core of the unit, covering intercultural challenges, social, political, and cultural topics and textual forms

Content: Written language:
* Selected advanced grammar points, essay writing techniques, summary and creative writing, CV and cover letters. Spoken language:
* Audio-visual material, presentations, debates, role plays, conversation, interview techniques.

Course availability:

PL22030 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AKB67 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (French) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB55 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB58 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Italian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB59 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Mandarin) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB57 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Russian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB56 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB55 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB56 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)

Notes:

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