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Semester 1

Foundation French Language 1 (ELCF07011)

Course Website

http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/open-languages

Subject

European Languages and Cultures - French

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

1

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Entry is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. **Please see Additional Restrictions below**

Course Summary

A course for COMPLETE BEGINNERS with no previous knowledge of French, designed to give them a basic, working knowledge of spoken and written French. 1. Auditing (Class Only) is not allowed. All students must take all elements of assessment. 2. Students will be assigned a group and each group has two classes a week. You must be able to attend both classes in order to take the course. 3. Students with previous knowledge of the language are not permitted and may be asked to withdraw from the course. This course runs in semester 1 and semester 2. On successful completion of the course students will be eligible to take Foundation French 2.

Course Description

Foundation French Language 1 is a communicative course aimed at developing your understanding and production of the language at CEFR level A1. The course is composed of 2 classes per week. Students must attend BOTH classes. The course will introduce basic French grammar and develop your reading and writing skills. We will work on listening and speaking skills and give you the opportunity to practice the language with your peers on a variety of everyday topics. NB: If you intend to sign up to Foundation French 2 in semester 2 after completing this course in semester 1 we advise you to enrol on both courses at the start of the year. These courses are in high demand.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Restrictions

This course cannot be taken alongside any other French language courses.

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