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French Stage 5

12 weekly sessions on campus starting from Tuesday 6 October. 6 - 8pm.

Overview

This language module is designed for students who have completed Level 904/004 Elementary Stage 4, or have a high A2 standard of the language in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), for example a very good GCSE or a rusty AS level. Through a variety of methods students will develop an intermediate competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking and an understanding of intermediate grammar. At the end of this 12-week module students will have reached a B1 proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to connect phrases in a simple way to describe experiences, events, dreams, and expectations and give their own opinion of various aspects of francophone culture, including traditions, theatre and cinema. They will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. They will have a good understanding of life and culture in countries where the language is spoken and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

 Syllabus

Week 1:

Module presentation along with discussing memories and our early experiences, what evokes our memories. Comparison of the past simple and imperfect tenses.

Week 2:

Discussing the ingredients to happiness, expressing our future ambitions, dreams and projects. Introduction to possessive pronouns, the simple future tense, being able to express opinions and opposition.

Week 3:

  • Traditions in the francophone world. Study of the present subjunctive in French.
  • Phrases to advise, recommend, highlight in French.

Week 4:

  • Storytelling, comparison of different stories in French.
  • COD and COI pronouns as well as the study and use of ‘en’ and ‘y’

Week 5:

Studying the evolution of the French language, regional languages and the importance of these in French. Expressing our interests and opinions, comparing the use of present subjunctive and indicative modes.

Week 6:

  • Discuss the important of language learning.
  • Relative pronouns such as lequel, duquel, auquel. Using certains, plusieurs, quelques. Making hypotheses using si + imparfait and the conditional.

Week 7:

  • Talk about the performing arts and describe people, things and actions. Give an opinion about a performance. Talk about cinema and theatre in French.
  • The pronoun dont
  • The present participle

Week 8:

  • Talk about successive and simultaneous events.
  • Using expressions such as avant de and après correctly.
  • Summarise the plot of a play or film

Week 9:

  • Talk about an artist’s career.
  • Expressing simultaneity.
  • Introduction to the pluperfect tense

Week 10:

  • Talking about cinema, theatre, success and awards
  • Expressions with faire and prendre

Week 11:

Revision and recap of themes and grammatical structures covered throughout the course

Week 12:

Written and speaking tests will take place this week. Completing the assessment is required for students taking the course as part of their degree, or if they would like to have the course recorded in their HEAR.

For all other students, taking the tests is also strongly recommended, as a measure of your progress and learning.

Textbook details:

Défi 3

978-84-16943-59-3

(Please note this is not the same book as used in Levels 3 and 4)

Ensuring you quote / search for the ISBN number above will mean you purchase the correct version of the textbook.

 £45 (aprox)

Please ensure that you get hold of the right edition, as some students in the past have bought the wrong version and have had to send it back, thus postponing an efficient start to their course. If in doubt, quote the ISBN number.

Study Hours

The total number of study hours for this module is 150 hours, in line with undergraduate university modules. This includes class meetings, assessment preparation and self-directed study in line with guidance from the course lecturer.

If you are studying on the extracurricular option, we recognise that the total number of hours that you may be able to study every week may depend on your availability and previous experience studying languages, however, expected contribution to classes, homework completion, and learning outcomes will not vary.  

Course Lecturer: 

Rosanna Shaw

Fees for language courses are £200/£100.

Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.