French Proficiency Conversation Unit 3

Class format and activities

The course will be delivered face-to-face. To access additional resources and homework you will need to use the College’s virtual learning environment, Moodle. The course will be learner-centered and conducted in French, through a variety of communicative activities: debate, class discussion, and presentation. By means of reading and listening authentic and specific material for gist and detail, you’ll learn how to summarise information and reconstruct arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: Understand a wide variety of complex reading and audiovisual documents and recognize implicit meaning
• 02: Increase confidence by developing analytical, collaborative and independent learning skills
• 03: Communicate actively and effectively, both orally and in writing

Course entry requirements

A very good command of the language equivalent to A-level or similar in all four skills. An active and interest in current affairs and cultural topics related to social, political and cultural issues. Enthusiasm for the subject and commitment are also valuable assets as the course requires a fair amount of research and written homework.

What you need to know before you enrol

Excellent attendance and punctuality from all students. This course requires some additional study outside of class time.

What to bring to class

A pen and a notebook. Additionally, you will need a laptop with Internet connection to access online resources for your course.

What you can do next

Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to another French advanced course.