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On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Recognise and manipulate accurately a wide variety of grammatical and syntactical structures in both spoken and written French.
• Produce a coherent essay plan in French on a given topic with distinct sections for the introduction, middle and conclusion.
• Defend a hypothesis while demonstrating awareness of possible counter-arguments.
• Develop personal ideas and opinions and express them accurately through written and spoken French.

• 12 grammar hours, 12 tutorial (written language) hours, 12 oral French hours.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	0
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	36
Planned learning activities	30
Independent student activities	60
Total	126

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Other detail(s): Oral examination The oral language assessment is a required element of this module.

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	20%
University scheduled written examination	50%	120 minutes
Other	30%
Total	100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• The oral language assessment is a required element of this module and must be passed (i.e. a minimum mark of 40% achieved) in order to pass the module. A minimum mark of 40% must also be achieved in the written component of the examination. Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a medical certificate).

• Are Supplemental registrations permitted? Yes
• Two-hour written examination and oral examination. The continuous assessment marks will be carried forward from Semester 2 to August.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• FR201 or equivalent.

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