French 4: pratique et perfectionnement: mod 1
Un cours de français animé qui offrira aux étudiants l'opportunité de réviser et de pratiquer la langue tout en participant àdes discussions sur différents sujets d'actualité.
Key course information
Dates
16/09/08 - 02/12/08
Day(s)
Tue
Duration
12 weeks
Time
18:00 - 19:30
Fees
Full fee: £91
Senior fee: £91
Concession: £31
Venue
Keeley Street
Course code
LF411
Availability
This course has finished
Course outline
What is the course about?
This course is designed to consolidate linguistic competence acquired during French 3: upper. An opportunity to further your knowledge of French language at an upper intermediate level, dealing with authentic material for an in-depth look at French society and an initiation to French literature.
What topics will we cover?
Revision of grammar in context (e.g.: past tenses, subjunctive, conditional, prepositions as appropriate). Work on pronunciation.
Themes: cinema, customs and traditions, science and technology, art, literature, social issues, current affairs.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- use the language accurately
- read newspapers and short-stories with confidence
- write short essays
- take part in discussions and debates
- talk about French civilisation.
- give presentations in French
What level is the course?
Suitable if you have done a French 3 upper or have recently done five years of French, have acquired an upper-intermediate level and want to move on to an advanced level.
How will I be taught?
Communicative approach, with listening and reading comprehension, writing and speaking involving group work and pair work . Please note, students are expected to participate in oral language activities. The tutor will use newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, films, visual aids…
Students will be asked to produce homework on a regular basis.
Are there any other costs (e.g. certification, materials, equipment or books I need to buy)?
Material will be provided by the tutor. Students might be advised to get a particular French grammar book and vocabulary book during the first session.
What feedback will I get?
You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
Will I have a chance to give my views on the course?
Yes, please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French 4 module 2. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
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