LEAP French 6 (C1+)

ULFR51060 LEAP French 6 (C1+) 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 3 Catherine Franc Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course is designed to consolidate students’ level of proficiency, not only with the use of complex grammatical structures in the French language but also by offering a wider range of higher advanced sophisticated written and aural texts on both concrete and abstract topics including articles and reports concerned with contemporary issues. Students will also gain experience in translating primary texts from and into French.  Students will gain proficiency in the ability to appreciate and use nuanced language at this, the ability to appreciate and use tone, register, structure and style in oral and written communication and the ability to interact and negotiate orally in complex situations at a higher advanced level. The course also serves as preparation for the French Ministry of Education Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF- C1) should students wish to sit for this internationally recognized qualification independently (this exam is not organised by LEAP).  This course is designed to consolidate students’ level of proficiency, not only with the use of complex grammatical structures in the French language but also by offering a wider range of higher advanced sophisticated written and aural texts on both concrete and abstract topics including articles and reports concerned with contemporary issues. Students will also gain experience in translating primary texts from and into French.  Students will gain proficiency in the ability to appreciate and use nuanced language at this, the ability to appreciate and use tone, register, structure and style in oral and written communication and the ability to interact and negotiate orally in complex situations at a higher advanced level. The course also serves as preparation for the French Ministry of Education Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF- C1) should students wish to sit for this internationally recognized qualification independently (this exam is not organised by LEAP).  FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING 'HOW TO APPLY', SEE <a href="https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/">https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/</a> Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: <ul> <li paraeid="{5e8db8ba-ed8b-4d28-a57d-32c4d04c6fb3}{83}" paraid="703921955">demonstrate effective operational proficiency  in  the understanding and knowledge of language structure grammatical rules;  </li> <li paraeid="{5e8db8ba-ed8b-4d28-a57d-32c4d04c6fb3}{83}" paraid="703921955">follow debates, discussions or conversations as well as communicate in most situations using higher advanced complex and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourses, registers, etc.); </li> <li paraeid="{5e8db8ba-ed8b-4d28-a57d-32c4d04c6fb3}{83}" paraid="703921955">understand longer concrete and abstract reading and listening material; </li> <li paraeid="{5e8db8ba-ed8b-4d28-a57d-32c4d04c6fb3}{83}" paraid="703921955">produce clear and well-structured texts on complex topics. </li></ul>By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level C1+ of the Common European Framework.  Pair and team work, focussed listening, informal presentations, language awareness, cultural appreciation. 0 Other 100% Assessment*: Semester 1:Written exam - 30% Semester 2:Listening exam - 10%Speaking exam - 30%Written exam - 30% *All assessments are summative  Non-credit students and members of the public need to be aware that written exams will not take place during lesson time.    Feedback will include a combination of informal ongoing feedback resulting from class-based learning activities and formal written feedback given following summative assessments.  Y Seminars 72 140