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FR4105   Communication Skills in French 1

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The module aims to develop communicative skills, both written and spoken. It follows a text- and video-based method designed by the department which enables students to present ideas and opinions clearly and persuasively, in appropriate registers of French.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students who have completed a period of Study Abroad can have the pre-requisites waived.. Before taking this module you must pass FR3001 or pass FR3002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 130

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Practical Exam = 30%, Coursework =30%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 20%

Re-assessment: 3 hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E Herdman
Module teaching staff: Dr Emma Herdman