French for Non-Specialists, Level 1B (FR0003)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 7 ? Acronym : LLC-1-FR0003

This course in spoken and written French is designed for students who have some knowledge of French (approximately Standard Grade/GCSE level) and who wish to extend it. Note: Numbers on this course are restricted. Priority is given to undergraduate students in the College of Science and Engineering. Other interested students must consult the Course Organiser, Mrs Sylvie Slater (Sylvie.Slater@ed.ac.uk)School of European Languages and Cultures (French). This is not a graduating course in the College of Humanities and Social Science. Exemption is not possible - all students take all elements of assessment including the examination.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass at Standard Grade or GCSE or equivalent. Students with a lower level of attainment may be admissible, but should consult the Course Organiser. Students with higher levels of attainment will normally be admitted to level 2, but should take French 1B (FR0076) if they have A level A or B or Higher A.

? Prohibited combinations : FR0002 (which is the same course taken in Semester 1)

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited and Directors of Studies must contact the Course Organiser, Mrs Sylvie Slater (Sylvie.Slater@ed.ac.uk) Division of European Languages and Cultures.

? Costs : The Microlab booklet and other materials distributed in class are charged at £4.00.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - French, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

2 of the following 4 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Mo	14:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Tu	16:10	18:00	Central
Lecture	Th	14:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Fr	16:10	18:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Students must undertake 'pairs' of class sessions: Mon & Thur - 1400 - 1550; or Tue & Fri - 1610 - 1800.

The 'other required attendance' involves Microlab grammar work.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Improved competence in the four main skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing French. This greater competence is intended to lead to greater confidence and to enhance the ability to
learn independently.