Undergraduate Course: French 2 Language (ELCF08013)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course consists of one language tutorial and one oral language tutorial per week, in both semesters. |
| Course description |
Building on the work done in French 1, the French 2 language programme introduces a number of new exercises and key grammatical points that are essential for the understanding and production of modern French. In the course of the year, three main areas will be covered:
1. Writing in French, including précis
Writing in French is an essential skill not only for the language programme but also for your literature course. (You will be required to write your semester 2 literature essay in French). In Language Tutorials, you will learn how to write a précis in French (i.e. write an accurate summary of a French source text your own words), how to translate from English into French and, more generally, how to produce idiomatic and correct French. The texts used for these exercises will relate to social, political or cultural debates in present-day France.
2. Translation from French into English
Both semesters will also focus on translation from French into English. You will be asked to familiarise yourself with grammatical and stylistic differences between French and English and to develop a range of translation skills. The language dossier (available on LEARN) contains a variety of texts for translation in class and for independent learning. These are taken mainly from French fiction and the French press.
3. Grammar
Grammatical correctness is of the greatest importance. As well as revising essential grammar points covered in French 1, French 2 introduces new areas of grammar. In addition to working on written language, language tutors will work with students on formal presentation skills in spoken mode. Practical tutorials (i.e. tutorials with the native language tutors or French Language Assistants) are aimed more specifically at developing skills in conversational French and preparing students for the oral exam at the end of semester 2.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply more aspects of their language skills in reading, writing and speaking in more complex ways than in Year 1 in preparation for their year abroad.
2. Convey complex information in written and oral form.
3. Work effectively both independently and as part of a group.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Students MUST also take: French 2 Literature and Culture (ELCF08012) |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 40,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
156 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework: worth 50% of the overall course total
Précis 1 16.67%
Translation 1 16.67
Translation 2 16.67%
Précis 2 16.67%
Grammar Test 16.67%
Oral 16.67%
Examination: worth 50% of the overall course total
Language Exam Translation (French to English) 40%
Language Exam Précis 40%
Language Exam Oral 20%
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| Feedback |
Students will receive written feedback on the grammar test and their four written language exercises. During oral classes, students will have the opportunity to practise for the oral exam with past papers and receive both verbal feedback and an approximate formative mark. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- the student will be able to apply more aspects of their language skills in reading, writing and speaking in more complex ways than in Year 1 in preparation for their year abroad.
- the student will be able to convey complex information in written and oral form.
- the student will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a group.
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Reading List
1. R. Hawkins & R. Towell, French Grammar and Usage (London: Arnold, 1996, 2001). 1SBN 0 340 76075 3
2. R. Hawkins, M-N. Lamy & R. Towell, Practising French Grammar: A Workbook (London: Arnold, 1997).ISBN 340 59830 1
3. Bescherelle, La Conjugaison pour tous 2006 (Hatier)
4. French 2 Language Dossier (to be printed from LEARN)
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
On completion of this course, the student will have gained:
1. a fuller knowledge of the language skills of reading, writing and speaking in the target language.
2. the ability to convey complex information in written and oral form.
3. the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a group.
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| Keywords | DELC French 2 Language |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Severine Genieys-Kirk
Tel: (0131 6)51 1734
Email: S.G.Kirk@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elsie Gach
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: Elsie.Gach@ed.ac.uk |
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