French language modules are available to study in Year 1, 2 and 3 for students on eligible programmes. Each module accommodates varying language levels and students will be divided into groups accordingly.
TLC1010A Language 1 French
This module is for level 4 (first year) students.
| Module title | Language 1 (French) |
| Module code | TLC1010 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) |
| Credit rating | 20 credits |
| Level | Undergraduate level 4 |
| Semester | This module lasts for 2 semesters |
| Contact hours | One 2 hour class per week in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (48 hours) |
Eligibility
Language modules are available to undergraduate students on eligible programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. To check if you are eligible to take a language as part of your degree, please consult the eprospectus. We specify in the module listing for each degree where this is an option.
Module pre-requisites
- This module is for level 4 (first year) students.
- You may elect this module if you are a beginner or if you have studied the language before and have a qualification in the language, such as a GCSE or A Level.
- You will be placed into groups based on your entry language level.
- You will not be allowed to take a language module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
- Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.
Language levels
On enrolment, you will be contacted by the Language Centre and asked to complete a Language Induction Form. This will help us to ascertain your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Based on the information you provide, you will be placed into language level groups. Please note that it is not always possible to accommodate all language levels per language.
Availability
All Language 1 languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Italian and Japanese) will be available to elect but please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language but this is not always possible.
Description
This is a 20-credit elective module designed for students who wish to learn a brand new language, or for students who wish to further develop their current language skills alongside their main programme of study. The module aims to improve students’ language skills appropriate to their entry level.
This module will allow you to diversify your degree, whilst enhancing your communication skills in the target language. You will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner where extensive use will be made of authentic materials in the target language. You will also be required to reflect on your own learning needs when faced with the target language and to explore the strategies required to make progress as a learner.
Assessment
- PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
- CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
- CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)
Additional information
You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Lucy McClennan.
TLC2000A Language 2 French
This module is for level 5 (second year) students.
| Module title | Language 2 (French) |
| Module code | TLC2000 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) |
| Credit rating | 20 credits |
| Level | Undergraduate level 5 |
| Semester | This module lasts for 2 semesters |
| Contact hours | One 2 hour class per week in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (48 hours) |
Eligibility
Language modules are available to undergraduate students on eligible programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. To check if you are eligible to take a language as part of your degree, please consult the eprospectus. We specify in the module listing for each degree where this is an option.
Module pre-requisites
- This module is for level 5 (second year) students.
- You may elect this module if you have successfully completed the corresponding level 4 TLC1010 module.
- If you did not complete the corresponding level 4 TLC1010 language module, you may elect this module if you have the equivalent demonstrable knowledge of the target language, subject to approval by the Module Leader.
- This module is not open to beginners.
- You will not be allowed to take this module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
- Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.
Language levels
On election of this module, you will be contacted by the Language Centre to check that you meet the module pre-requisite and to verify your entry language level. The language levels available per language will be determined by the continuation of the corresponding TLC1010 language level groups. It may therefore not be possible to accommodate all language levels per language.
Availability
The TLC2000 language modules available to elect will be determined by the TLC1010 language modules which ran in the previous cycle. For example, if a language does not run at level 4, it will not be offered at level 5 in the next cycle. Please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language, but this is not always possible.
Description
This is a 20-credit elective module designed for students wish to build on existing knowledge of a language alongside their main programme of study. The module aims to improve students’ language skills appropriate to their entry level. This module enables you to diversify your degree, whilst allowing you to acquire a new skill, enhancing your employability and opening up the opportunity to study and reside abroad.
This module aims to provide students with the language skills necessary to become a more proficient user of the language. Classes will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner using authentic materials to promote meaningful communication.
Assessment
- PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
- CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
- CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)
Additional information
You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Lucy McClennan.
TLC3000A Language 3 French
This module is for level 6 (third year) students.
| Module title | Language 3 (French) |
| Module code | TLC3000 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) |
| Credit rating | 20 credits |
| Level | Undergraduate level 6 |
| Semester | This module lasts for 2 semesters |
| Contact hours | One 2 hour class per week in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (48 hours) |
Eligibility
Language modules are available to undergraduate students on eligible programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. To check if you are eligible to take a language as part of your degree, please consult the eprospectus. We specify in the module listing for each degree where this is an option.
Module pre-requisites
- This module is for level 6 (third year) students.
- You may elect this module if you have successfully completed the corresponding level 5 TLC2000 module.
- If you did not complete the corresponding level 5 TLC2000 language module, you may elect this module if you have the equivalent demonstrable knowledge of the target language, subject to approval by the Module Leader.
- This module is not open to beginners.
- You will not be allowed to take this module if you are already proficient or fluent in the target language.
- Anybody who is not enrolled on the module is not allowed to attend.
Language levels
On election of this module, you will be contacted by the Language Centre to check that you meet the module pre-requisite and to verify your entry language level. The language levels available per language will be determined by the continuation of the corresponding TLC2000 language level groups. It may therefore not be possible to accommodate all language levels per language.
Availability
The TLC3000 language modules available to elect will be determined by the TLC2000 language modules which ran in the previous cycle. For example, if a language does not run at level 5, it will not be offered at level 6 in the next cycle. Please note that modules can only run subject to viable numbers. We endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per language, but this is not always possible.
Description
This is a 20-credit elective module designed for students who wish to build upon previously learnt language skills alongside their main programme of study. The module aims to improve students’ language skills appropriate to their entry level.
The aim of the module is to provide students with the language skills necessary to become a more proficient user of the target language. Students will be expected to develop language skills so that they are equipped to get by during time or residence abroad.
Assessment
- PR1: Oral assessment (15% of the module)
- CW1: Portfolio (40% of the module)
- CW2: Class Test (45% of the module)
Additional information
You will receive more information about your chosen language module on enrolment. If you require any information in the meantime, please contact Lucy McClennan.