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French 1A (ELCF08005)

Subject

European Languages and Cultures - French

College

CAHSS

Credits

40

Normal Year Taken

1

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Entry is subject to a placement test to ensure the level is suitable. **Please see Additional Restrictions below**

Course Summary

An intensive, post-beginners course in spoken and written French. This course is open to students of any year, but NOT TO THOSE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO FRENCH 1B. It is particularly suited to candidates with a pass at Standard Grade (SCE) or GCSE or AS Level or evidence of equivalent proficiency in French; 1A students have usually studied French for approximately four years. The number of students admitted to the course may be limited. A great deal of private study and high motivation are necessary to meet the requirements of the course. Sustained commitment is required throughout, the pace being such that any lost ground can prove extremely difficult to recover.

Course Description

The course aims to take students within a year to the standard required for entry to French 2, giving them expertise in spoken and written French, concentrating on accuracy and fluency. It also provides exposure to texts of various types (depending on the year of study, texts will be literary and political/historical) and to film; these are studied for both linguistic and cultural content.

Assessment Information

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

Additional Restrictions

Students MUST NOT also be taking French 1B (ELCF08006)

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