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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - French

Undergraduate Course: Introductory French Language (ELCF07001)

Course Outline
School School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area European Languages and Cultures - French Other subject area None
Course website http://www.selc.ed.ac.uk/french/undergd.html Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description PLEASE NOTE THIS INTRODUCTORY COURSE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ELEMENTARY FRENCH LANGUAGE ELCF07005 (SEMESTER 1) AND ELCF07006 (SEMESTER 2). STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE SIGNED UP ON THIS "INTRODUCTORY" FRENCH LANGUAGE BUT RATHER ON THE "ELEMENTARY" FRENCH LANGUAGE.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Introductory French Language (ELCF07002)
Other requirements A Pass in French 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 or B.
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  0
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50or 14:00 - 15:50or 16:10 - 18:00or 16:10 - 18:00
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50or 14:00 - 15:50or 16:10 - 18:00or 16:10 - 18:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Students must attend pairs of classes choosing EITHER Monday and Thursday OR Tuesday and Friday.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:002 x 4 sidesc/w FR0003
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.

Assessment Information
Regular coursework including class tests and oral assignments.
Coursework 55%; exam 45%.
Special Arrangements
Priority to enrol will be given as follows
1. Students from the College of Science and Engineering, the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and visiting students.
2. Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, but from outwith the School of LLC (Literatures, Languages and Cultures).
3. Students from the School of LLC, but outwith DELC.

No students on programmes owned by DELC will be admitted to these courses.
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Mrs Sylvie-Marie Slater
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: Sylvie.Slater@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Margery Accarino
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: M.Accarino@ed.ac.uk
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