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French Advanced A (B) (R1133B)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

This Stage 5 module is for you if you can already function with some independence in the target language at level B1 and B1+ (Independent User) of the Common European Framework of Reference [CEFR].

Building on your existing level of proficiency, you will:

• learn how to understand the main ideas within extended discourse and communicate effectively in the target language, with increasing fluency, confidence and spontaneity, in different contexts
• practise your understanding and communication in a range of topics in the target language, using the four language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, at an advanced level
• develop the range of complex elements of language structures, syntax, and vocabulary so that you can progress in the target language
• analyse aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural background of the language through contextualised activities and materials, in media such as text, audio, audio-visual and digital.

Your classes include activities to develop your practical skill in all four communicative competencies (SLRW), and encourage independent use of the target language.

These involve presentations and discussion, text handling and writing activities such as summarising and reporting, based on themes, grammatical structures and language skills.

You'll work individually and in groups, and develop your knowledge and understanding of target language countries, society, and community through authentic and specially prepared textual and audio-visual materials.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.