Curricular information is subject to change.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- describe and discuss key characteristics of contemporary France;
- deploy a wide-ranging vocabulary relating to these themes;
- demonstrate the ability to source, read and analyse relevant press articles in an independent fashion;
- give a coherent and structured presentation in French on one aspect of contemporary France.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
| Total | 114 |
Level-one language module FR 10070 is a prerequisite for this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Project: Groupe project 1/2 - mini-presentation in class (week 4 or 5 - TBC) | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
No |
| Continuous Assessment: weekly preparations to be uploaded before each seminar | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
No |
| Examination: written examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Group Project: Groupe project 2/2 - in class or online (week 11/12/13 - TBC) | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
No |
| Multiple Choice Questionnaire: in-class (week 9/10/11 - TBC) during the lecture hour - you will need to bring a laptop or smartphone on that specific day. | End of trimester MCQ | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Manu Braganca | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |