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

• Construct a coherent essay in French on a given topic with an introduction, well-argued demonstration and conclusion.
• Explain in written French a viewpoint on a topical issue, outlining the most important aspects of the topic.
• Recognise a wide range of complex tenses and some advanced grammatical structures and employ them to produce meaningful and accurate written French
• Explain in oral French a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the most important aspects of the topic.
• Converse in French with a good degree of accuracy and spontaneity about social, political and cultural topics.

• 24 written language hours, 12 oral language hours

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

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Weekly research and writing exercises, weekly conversation work and continuous assessment in class.
• Other detail(s): Oral examination during the semester. The oral language assessment is a required element of this module. See pass standard below.

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

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? If the marks and standards are not met or if the attendance requirement is not met.
• Students must pass both the oral and the written examinations in order to pass the module. A minimum mark of 40% is required to pass the oral. A minimum overall mark of 40% must be obtained in the written 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/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• 2 hour written examination and an oral examination. If a student has passed the written or oral examination in the January sitting, they are not required to resit that examination in the Autumn examination session, but all failed examinations must be retaken in the Autumn exam period. Continuous Assessment marks are carried forward to the Autumn period and contribute to the calculation of the grade for that exam session.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

• FR221 or equivalent

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