Module manager: Dr Karima Gaci
Email: k.gaci@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
A-Level + one year of study, or any other equivalent. A confirmed B2+ qualification.
| FREN1010 | Language Awareness and Skills |
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module aims to develop and refine French language skills to a B2/C1 level. Through a variety of activities and exercises, students will enhance their writing, listening, speaking, and reading abilities. A particular focus will be on developing an awareness and sensitivity to the registers of French language, enabling students to adapt their communication style to different contexts and audiences. 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.
- To equip students with advanced French language skills at the B2/C1 level.
- To develop students' ability to communicate effectively in French in various academic and professional contexts.
- To foster an understanding and appreciation of French and Francophone culture and society.
- To enhance students' writing skills, enabling them to produce coherent and well-structured texts on a variety of topics.
- To improve students' listening comprehension, allowing them to understand complex spoken French, including nuanced expressions and cultural references.
- To develop students' oral communication skills, enabling them to engage in fluent conversations on a wide range of topics and adapt their language and register to suit different contexts.
- To refine students' reading skills, enabling them to read and understand complex French texts
- To foster students' awareness of register, enabling them to recognise and appropriately use different registers of French language and adapt their communication style to suit different contexts and audiences.
- Learning activities will be designed to provide a balanced approach to language learning, incorporating a variety of techniques and materials to cater to different learning styles. The module will include authentic material, speaking activities, group work and prepare the students for their residence abroad.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
LO1. Communicate in French with some fluency and spontaneity on a range of topics, adapting spoken language and register to suit different audiences and purposes.
LO2. Appraise complex spoken French at a near-native speed, including idioms and cultural references.
LO3. Produce complex and detailed texts in French on a range of topics, expressing their viewpoint clearly and effectively and demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of French and Francophone cultures and societies.
LO4. Understand and interpret complex French written texts in context, identifying the author's purpose, main arguments, and underlying messages.
LO5. Demonstrate a sophisticated command of and use effectively French grammar, vocabulary, and registers.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SLO6. Use digital tools and resources effectively to research, produce, and present information in a clear and coherent way.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Practical | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 140 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 60 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Formative feedback will be provided through a variety of methods to support student learning and development. Weekly in-class activities and written assignments will be assessed and commented on by the tutor. Given the module's emphasis on communication, students will receive regular feedback during speaking activities to enhance their oral proficiency. Additionally, the classroom environment will foster collaboration, with students engaging in small group work for both written and speaking tasks. This collaborative approach will provide additional opportunities for students to receive formative feedback from both the seminar tutor and their peers. To further prepare students for the written assessments, they will have the chance to submit written work during both semesters, receiving both group and individual feedback.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 50 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 50 |
| 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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