116-124 Beginners French ID

116-121 Beginners French IA and 116-122 Beginners French IB.

This subject builds on speaking and listening skills in French acquired in 116-122 Beginners French IB. The aim of the subject is twofold: first, to familiarise students with the speech patterns of a range of native speakers, differing in age, sex and social background; second, to give students the opportunity to practise speaking skills in a variety of situations, for example, information seeking, describing people, places and things, story-telling, and giving advice. Students will also continue work on pronunciation, intonation and rhythmic patterns.

• This subject encompasses particular generic skills. Communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations; Written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing; Public speaking and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations; Attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision; Time management and planning: through managing and organizing workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.

Two 15-minute listening comprehension tests 50% (due during semester), and a 10-minute oral exam 50% (due in week 10).

• J A Muyskens & A C Omaggio Hadley, Rendez-vous. An Invitation to French. (6th ed) McGrawhill 2001 (textbook, workbook/laboratory manual).