French For Professional Purposes 3A (R1139)
French For Professional Purposes 3A
Module R1139
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This Stage 9 module is for students who have already acquired the capacity to function with autonomy in the target language (TL) at level B2-C1 (Independent-Proficient User) of the Common European Framework of Reference [CEFR].
Building on existing levels of proficiency the module aims to:
- enable students to understand the main ideas within extended discourse and to communicate effectively in the TL, with fluency, confidence and spontaneity, in a variety of contexts;
- provide opportunities, across a range of topics, for practice of understanding and communication in the TL using the four language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, at a proficient level;
- consolidate and develop the range of complex TL language structures, syntax, and specialised vocabulary to allow consistent accuracy and control in use of the TL;
- facilitate the analysis of important aspects of the general social and cultural background of the language in a professional context, through a variety of contextualised activities and materials, in a range of media, e.g. text; audio; audio-visual; digital.
This module is at level C1 (Proficient User) of the CEFR for Languages.
Module learning outcomes
With reference to CEFR C1 level, the student can demonstrate understanding of the main arguments of extended discourse in standard and increasingly specialised target language across a varied range of subjects.
Effective planned and spontaneous communication in the target language within a variety of formal/informal contexts, including conventions of style and register.
Use of specialised vocabulary and application of complex language structures of the target language.
Knowledge and analysis of aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural, and professional contexts of the target language.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | XVAC Week 1 | 50.00% |
| Oral assessment | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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