FRN1410

French Year 1 Level 4A

(ART)

P Anderson and J Burston

6 points + 5 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Oral work focuses on role play, group discussion and debate. Written tasks involve exploratory linguistic exercises, expository and argumentative essay writing, and English to French translation. Careful dictionary usage, attention to grammatical accuracy and vocabulary precision. Computer-based Technology (word processor usage, grammar checker, electronic dictionary, on-line grammar review) is used in the production and redrafting of written assignments. A special reading program enables students to acquire background information on France since 1940 against which they engage in understanding linguistic and genre specific structures of texts.

Assessment: Continuing assessment: 75% + Final exam (2 hours): 25%