Module manager: Sylvie Benifla
Email: s.benifla@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Entry qualifications to appropriate French programme, or equivalent linguistic competence (this would normally be grade A or B in French at A level (equivalent to CEFR B1+)
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is approved as a skills discovery module
This is the first-year language module for the post-A level pathway degree programme in French, which enables students who already have a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) level B1+ equivalent to a UK A level grade A or B to progress to a solid CEFR B2 level. Language learning on this module has a strong grammatical focus, structured around lectures and weekly small group practical classes practising all 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
1. To develop the students’ language skills, cultural understanding, and intercultural competence in Francophone contexts up to CEFRL B2+ level.
2. To aquire functional and discusive competence, allowing them to communciate in different situations in both spoken and written registers
On successful completion of the module students will have:
1. Demonstrate understanding of written texts of a wide variety of genres and registers in French
2. Produce clear and detailed written texts in French on a wide range of topics and complex issues, expressing and developing opinions and employing appropriate genre conventions and registers
3. Discuss a range of topics and interact in French with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes communication with other speakers possible without significant strain for either party
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively on a range of topics, evaluating different perspectives and considering the needs of different audiences.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lecture | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Practical | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Independent online learning hours | 70 | ||
| Private study hours | 70 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 60 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
• Regular homework (approximately 3-4 pieces per semester) marked by a tutor and with individual, personalised written or voicemail feedback. Practice written examination end of semester 1. Feedback from all these formative exercises can be applied to summative exam in semester 2.
• Feedback from practice pod/vod cast submitted in both semesters act as feedforward to speaking exam. Mock speaking practice also organised in class in weeks 21 & 22.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 30 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
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: 25/04/2025
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