French Advanced 3
| Module title | French Advanced 3 |
|---|---|
| Module code | PLF3730 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Ms Jordina Sala-Branchadell (Convenor) Miss Caroline Blay (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 5 |
|---|
Module description
French Advanced 3 develops communicative language skills (linguistics, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics) and communication strategies at the C1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages – CEFR, where students analyse, criticise/question and summarise/synthesise the content of several written and aural documents on the same topic, but shedding light on different aspects.
To do so, it is based on proficient communicative activities such as reception, production, and interaction and advocates an action-orientated approach to language teaching and learning.
This module develops all four core language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as proficient grammatical and lexical structures.
The module is taught entirely in the target language, French.
French Advanced 3 can be taken towards achieving ‘with advanced proficiency in French”, see https://language-centre.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/course-info/
Module aims - intentions of the module
Spanish Advanced 3 is intended for students with a near proficient level of Spanish who have successfully completed PLS3530 Spanish Advanced 2 or who have an A Level plus 2 years of further study on an Advanced course or equivalent (evidence of advanced-level accomplishment as Entry level) or who may have spent a recent period of study or work in a Spanish-speaking country (e.g. on a ‘with European Study’ pathway).
On completion of this module, students will have a level equivalent to C1- Proficient User of the Common European Framework for Languages, and they will be able to:
- review and consolidate effective operational complex structures of the target language, developing both idiomatic vocabulary and a wide range of language structures, thus equipping them with the linguistic tools to communicate spontaneously for academic and specific purposes without much obvious searching for expressions
- further develop and embed active and passive complex language skills, including comprehension skills in listening and reading, with particular emphasis placed on proficient skills necessary for effective oral and written communication in the target language at a proficient level to engage in analysis, criticism/questioning and summarising the content of several written and aural documents on the same topic, but with various approaches
- explain a wide range of demanding, longer and complex texts, and recognise implicit meaning, including any sub-textual or stylistic nuances and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices to develop a well-structured argument
- identify socio-cultural aspects of the regions/countries in which Spanish is spoken, to refine transferable intercultural skills necessary for living and working abroad and to use the language proficiently in a social, professional or academic context.
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 a wide range of complex language in the target language.
- 2. Read, comprehend, question and summarise a wide range of demanding, longer written and aural texts in most registers on a range of topics in the target language, including articles and reports concerned with current affairs in which the writers adopt particular attitudes and viewpoints as well as implicit and connoted information.
- 3. Communicate confidently, proficiently and naturally in a wide range of situations, both orally and in writing, on complex and abstract topics and demonstrate ability to research a specialist topic, extracting and summarising key information from a range of written and spoken sources, and produce a written portfolio of material to a high professional standard.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate proficient levels of autonomy in language learning and ability to research a project, with minimal direction from the teacher.
- 5. Combine specialised learning aids in a variety of media to class material and personal research, including a proficient reference grammar and specialist/for specific or academic purposes dictionary, to consolidate learning.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Work spontaneously with others as part of a team or as a leader, anticipate unexpected situations and solve a wide range of problems effectively.
- 7. Practice self-study, further reading on class material individually and autonomously and relate to the foreign culture.
- 8. Make presentations on a range of concrete and abstract subjects and explain/defend ones view point in debate as well as prove ones point in disagreement expressing himself/herself confidently, very fluently and accurately, differentiating finer shades of meaning in more complex situations.
Syllabus plan
The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring proficient grammar structures in a communicative context and in accordance with the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
It covers the following grammar / topics (Note this list is only indicative):
- Main grammar: At this level, students are expected to demonstrate a near native competence in the use of all proficient grammatical structures. However, there may be remedial revision/consolidation of some fossilized grammar inaccuracies as required.
- Main Topics: At this level, students are expected to follow weekly Spanish national and international news and their global causes and consequences. This module deals with various aspects of Spanish and Latin American societal issues such as historic, politic, philosophic, social, ethic, scientific, social, etc. debates:
- Sustainability, environmentalism and renewable energy
- Digital Society (technology, social networking, etc.)
- Spanish and Latin American regions: geography and economic activity
- General overview of Spanish and Latin American economy
- Consumer society
- Poverty and exclusion
- New trends: birth rate, marriage, ageing population
- Spanish and Latin American Politics: Constitution, institutions, parties
- Spanish and Latin American modern culture (cinema, music etc.)
- Current affairs and press reviews
- Role of science and technology in modern society
- Spanish and Latin American gastronomy
- Food & Drink
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | 256 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 64 | Language Classes |
| Guided Independent Study | 236 | Consolidate class work by learning vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material from a wide range of sources in Spanish. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 formative tasks per year (grammar and vocabulary, writing, reading, and listening comprehension) | Variable | 1-7 | Written and oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-class Test (listening and text reduction) | 25 | 1.5 hours | 1-3, 7 | Written and oral feedback |
| Oral Test | 25 | 12-13 minutes | 1-3, 6-8 | Written (upon request) |
| Dossier | 35 | Consists of different components, including short text reductions (summaries & reports, 1100-1200 words overall) and an essay (1200-1300 words) in the target language | 1-7 | Written |
| Oral Presentation | 15 | 6-10 minutes + debate | 1-8 | Written and oral feedback |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class Test (listening and text reduction - 1.5 hours)) | Written exam | 1-3, 7 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Oral Test (12-13 minutes) | Oral Test (12-13 minutes) | 1-8 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Dossier (summaries & reports, 1100-1200 words overall) and an essay (1200-1300 words) | Dossier (summaries & reports, 1100-1200 words overall) and an essay (1200-1300 words) | 1-7 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Oral Presentation (6-10 minutes + debate) | Oral Test (6-10 minutes) | 1-8 | 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
- There is no coursebook for this module but a study pack will be posted online on the ELE2 page.
Recommended materials:
- Activités pour le Cadre Européen Commun de Reference - niveaux C1-C2, Clé International, 2007. Code ISBN 978-2-09-035387-7
- Dictionary: Collins/Robert French Dictionary or Oxford/Hachette French
- Grammaire progressive du français - Nouvelle édition : Livre perfectionnement B2/C2 + 600 exercices, CD. 2nd edition by Eric pessan, Publisher: Cle international (May 2017), ISBN-13: 978-209038209
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- French TV and radio: TV show C’est dans l’air on France 5 and news report Arte Journal on Arte
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | Completion of FLF3515/3530 or equivalent |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 05/01/2017 |
| Last revision date | 17/02/2023 |
