Module manager: Caroline Campbell
Email: langfl@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun), Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
FLTU level 1 or equivalent in this language
This module is approved as an Elective
This module is approved as a Skills Elective
Foreign language skills can give a significant boost to your opportunities for employment and in your life as a whole. As a student at the University of Leeds, you are entitled to take a Language Centre foreign language elective in any year of study and gain formal academic credit for it. <A HREF="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/courses/fl/fl_modul.html">Modules</A> are available in a wide range of languages and to suit a range of abilities and timetables. The emphasis in our teaching is on achieving practical communication in all of the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our teaching takes place in practical and interactive weekly classes of no more than 16 learners and uses the modern facilities and technology of the Language Centre, including our excellent <A HREF=" http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/facility/saa.html "> Self Access Area</A>. Most of the modules run over both semesters, but not all do: check our <A HREF="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/courses/fl/fl_modul.html"> full listing</A> carefully. Modules entitled Beginners are reserved strictly for those who have never engaged in any formal learning of the language. For all other modules, from Elementary to Advanced levels, we will direct you according to your <A HREF="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/courses/fl/fl_cours.html"> qualifications and experience.</A> For full details on all of our modules and services, visit <A HREF="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/intro.html">our website</A> or email us at <a href="mailto:langfl@leeds.ac.uk">langfl@leeds.ac.uk</a>.
The aim of this module is to progress students from GCSE level to AS-level in the four skills, with an emphasis on oral communication.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- handle lengthy conversations in familiar and unfamiliar settings, as long as the language used is relatively simple;
- be understood by native and non-native speakers without difficulties;
- express facts and opinions concerning their field of study;
- understand authentic short audio and video extracts concerning their field of study;
- produce longer pieces of writing concerning their field of study;
- understand and produce a limited range of business correspondence.
Students will also develop an understanding of the structure of the language and culture of the country(ies) where the target language is spoken.
A post-GCSE course which encourages communication in the target language. The study of grammatical structure and the acquisition of cultural awareness are incorporated into the language learning programme.
Self-study in the Language Centre Self-Access Area is integrated into monitoring and assessment. Self-study normally includes more than one of the following elements: work with designated CALL packages, videos, audio cassettes, live TV programmes and individual language programmes suited to self-study. This guided independent work will be outlined in the Scheme of Work for the course.
Topics/skills covered at this level include:
- dealing with more everyday formal and informal work situations
- giving and asking for instructions and opinions
- using the target language in spoken and written modes to seek and gain employment
- presenting and explaining ideas and information.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Class | 22 | 2 | 44 |
| Private study hours | 156 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
- Guided independent study
- Preparation of coursework
- Preparation for final assessment.
3 in-course assessments, testing all 4 main language skills;
Homework tasks.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | 3 assessments, testing all 4 main language skills | 50 |
| In-course Assessment | Homework tasks | 10 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 20 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 1.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 26/05/2011
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