French Intermediate One

Module title	French Intermediate One
Module code	PLF2230
Academic year	2024/5
Credits	30
Module staff	Miss Caroline Blay (Lecturer)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	11	11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	15

Module description

French Intermediate 1 is intended for students who have successfully completed PLF1130 Beginners or who have a level broadly of GCSE A*-B grade (or equivalent). The module provides a systematic approach to building on essential grammar structures in a communicative context. The module is taught as far as possible in French.

French Intermediate One can be taken towards achieving ‘with proficiency in French”, see http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/flc/undergraduate/proficiency/

Module aims - intentions of the module

The module is appropriate for students who either already have or may quickly regain a level of proficiency in French broadly equivalent to that of GCSE Grade A-B (or equivalent). This module is to become a solid A2 User of the Common European Framework and aims to:

Consolidate the essential structures of the target language, developing both vocabulary and range of language structures thus equipping students with the linguistic tools to enable them to communicate effectively in everyday situations
Further develop active and passive language skills, including comprehension skills in listening, reading and productive skills in speaking, writing
Deepen students' understanding and appreciation of the customs, culture and society of the regions/countries in which the languages are spoken and to develop student awareness of the general social and cultural background of the language

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Demonstrate competence in the use of basic grammatical structures of the target language
2. Read and comprehend straightforward written and aural texts on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, study, leisure etc. in the target language
3. Communicate effectively on a broad range of general topics which are familiar or of personal interest, both orally and in writing, and produce short descriptive and narrative texts, formal and informal letters

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Understand the principles of learning a foreign language intensively and organise your learning with guidance from the tutor
5. Use available learning aids in a variety of media, such as a reference grammar and bilingual dictionary, to consolidate his/her learning

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

6. Give a presentation on a topic pertinent to everyday occurrences in your field and hold a conversation in the target language which may involve expressing opinions and making value judgements
7. Make progress through developing skills of self-study and rigour and develop an awareness of and sensitivity to a foreign culture

Syllabus plan

The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential grammar structures in a communicative context and developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:

Tenses: present, past (perfect and imperfect) and future tenses
Moods: Imperative, Present participle, Conditional and Subjunctive
Pronouns: relative (qui, que, dont, où), ‘toniques’ (me, you, him/her, us, them), direct and indirect objects, demonstratives and use of pronouns ‘en’ and ‘y’
Comparisons
Expressions of time
Negative forms
Possessive adjectives
Articles: partitives
Reflexive verbs

Main Topics (non-exhaustive):

Origins and background, Express likes/dislikes. Say where you come from and put the question to others
Describe key events in your life (past, present and future)
Talk about leisure events and activities
Personal relations. Meeting people. Telephone conversations. Relationships
Holidays, travelling and tourism
Describe houses, rooms. Talk about where you live
Work and training, working conditions, working abroad, looking for a job, CV. Fix meetings and appointments
Health and well-being, alternative medicine. Problems, accidents, mishaps
Shopping, exchange, fair trade
Arts and culture. Ask and react to opinions

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
66	234	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching	66	Language classes
Guided independent study	234	Consolidate class work by learning vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material from a wide range of sources in French. Prepare exercises and activities for class, write assignments and further develop a repertoire of effective language learning strategies

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
4 formative tasks covering some or all of the following areas: grammar, writing, listening, reading, speaking.	Variable	1-7	Written and oral

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
50	25	25

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Portfolio	50	Variable	1-7	Written and oral
Written examination	25	1.5 hours	1-5, 7	Written and oral
Oral test	25	8-9 minutes	1-3, 6-7	Written and oral
	0
	0
	0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Written examination	Written examination	1-5, 7	Referral/Deferral period
Oral test	Oral test	1, 3-7	Referral/Deferral period
Portfolio	Portfolio	1-7	Referral/Deferral period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

You will only be required to retake any failed assessments. Marks for any passed assessments will be carried forward. If you have failed any assessments but managed to pass the module overall, you will not be allowed to retake the failed assessments.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Alter EGO + A2 : Livre De L’élève + CD-Rom, by Annie Berthet , Emmanuelle Daill , Catherine Hugot , Véronique-M Kizirian , Monique Waendendries Publisher: Hachette (4 Jun. 2012) ISBN-13: 978-2011558121

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE - http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6681

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

Dictionary: Collins/Robert French Dictionary
Grammaire Progressive Du Français - Nouvelle Edition: Livre Intermédiaire 3e Edition + Cd-audio + Livre-web by Maïa Grégoire & Odile Thiévenaz Publisher: Clé International (1 Sept. 2013) ISBN-13: 978-2090381245

Key words search

French, intermediate

Credit value	30
Module ECTS	15
Module pre-requisites	Completion of PLF1130, GCSE in French (A*-B) or equivalent
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	5
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	31/01/2017
Last revision date	03/10/2022