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LL250-24 French 5 for Global Engagement

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Claude Tregoat
Credit value
24
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
60% coursework, 40% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

Prerequisite: prior knowledge of French

  • B2 of CEFR (to be finalised at diagnostic interview)
  • or a high grade at A-level
  • or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
  • or Language Centre French 4 or Intermediate Accelerated
  • or equivalent
    This module is the equivalent of a level 5 module in French at the Language Centre.
    It will strengthen reading and writing skills and reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the French language. It will focus on understanding French social, economic and political issues to enable students to engage with native speakers when visiting a French-speaking country and/or in a French speaking work environment. It will facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skill.

Successful completion of French for Business 1 qualifies students to progress to a level 6 module (e.g. French for Business 2, French language through Films, French through Translation.)

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Module aims

To communicate effectively in situations ranging from informal conversation to a formal interview or presentation
To write essays and formal, transactional, non personal emails in French
To read and understand business-related texts
To facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
To achieve B2+ standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference).

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The module is taught in French.
Themes - Activities will be centred on texts and audio-visual material focusing on such themes as: l'éducation supérieure, le monde du travail, les 30 glorieuses et les 40 désastreuses, politique économique, la France dans le monde, consommation et révolution du capitalisme, politique et institutions, les nouvelles technologies dans l'entreprise, films à dimension sociale.
Grammar - Consolidation of major elements, such as: gender, all tenses, hypotheses, passive voice, direct & indirect object pronouns, relative pronouns, conjunctions.
This syllabus is for indicative purposes only and will be updated regularly to remain relevant.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • consolidate and expand grammatical and syntactical competence
  • expand and use business terminology
  • gain experience in interacting with fluency and spontaneity to be able to take part in discussions
  • write formal, transactional and analytical texts on business topics
  • read and understand a variety of articles and business-related texts
  • further awareness and appreciation of French economic activity, social issues, history and culture
  • demonstrate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve learning skills

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

This module will develop students’ language proficiency through engaging with primary materials in the target language
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in French
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Problem solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism
Critical thinking

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 2 hours (18%)
Online learning (independent) 21 sessions of 1 hour (9%)
Private study 153 hours (64%)
Assessment 24 hours (10%)
Total 240 hours

Private study description

work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D1
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Portfolio 20% 20 hours Yes (extension)

Portfolio of selected tasks completed in class and at home, which includes a reflective piece on the student's language learning.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Reading/Writing test 40% 3 hours No

Integrated Reading/Writing test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking test
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.

Past exam papers for LL250

Pre-requisites

Prior knowledge of French

  • B2 of CEFR (to be finalised at diagnostic interview)
  • or a high grade at A-level
  • or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
  • or Language Centre French 4 or Intermediate Accelerated
  • or equivalent

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • Year 1 of UIBA-N1R1 Undergraduate International Business with French

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 1 of UIBA-N140 Undergraduate International Business
  • Year 1 of UIBA-N1R4 Undergraduate International Business with Spanish

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 2 of UIBA-N203 BSc in International Management
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N201 BSc in Management
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N202 BSc in Management (with Intercalated Year/UPP)
  • UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 3 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 4 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N140 Undergraduate International Business
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R1 Undergraduate International Business with French
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R2 Undergraduate International Business with German
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R3 Undergraduate International Business with Italian
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R4 Undergraduate International Business with Spanish
  • Year 3 of UIBA-MN31 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
  • UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
    • Year 3 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
    • Year 4 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
  • UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 4 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 5 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
  • UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 4 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 5 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)

This module is Option list B for:

  • Year 4 of UIBA-N203 BSc in International Management
  • Year 3 of UIBA-N201 BSc in Management
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N202 BSc in Management (with Intercalated Year/UPP)
  • UIBA-NN35 Undergraduate Accounting and Finance
    • Year 2 of NN35 Accounting and Finance
    • Year 3 of NN35 Accounting and Finance
  • UIBA-NN36 Undergraduate Accounting and Finance (with Intercalated Year/Undergraduate Partnership Programme)
    • Year 2 of NN36 Accounting and Finance (Intercalated)
    • Year 2 of NN37 Accounting and Finance (Undergraduate Partnership Programme)
    • Year 3 of NN36 Accounting and Finance (Intercalated)
    • Year 4 of NN36 Accounting and Finance (Intercalated)
    • Year 4 of NN37 Accounting and Finance (Undergraduate Partnership Programme)