Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LI French Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Researching
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 30155
Module Lead	Valérie Leick
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites	LC French Language Proficiency 1: Presenting, Debating, Journalistic Writing (non-LCAHM students) - (09 29957)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-60 hours Guided independent study-140 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module is aimed at students who have already attained a high level of proficiency and extends receptive and productive skills to a highly sophisticated level encompassing several registers. Strategies and study methods will be further developed to increase independent learning. Cultural knowledge of the country where the language is spoken will be enhanced through students’ research. Teaching is through practical language classes involving whole group and small-group/pair-work and one-to-one activities, aiming at developing all language skills, with particular emphasis on oral communication. Conversations, discussions and debates on topical (current) issues will be a constant feature. A wide range of audio-visual resources are used routinely. For International Business and International Relations students, the module will complement their additional 20 credits ‘French Language Project’, in which they work on translation and video presentation skills.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: achieve level at least B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) take notes when listening to an audio/video piece in the target language and write a coherent piece from the notes in the target language. read and show understanding highly complex articles from press in the target language on a wide range of topics. deliver an oral presentation in the target language on a highly complex topic and debate related issues. show understanding of key current issues of France. research and articulate in writing key cultural aspects of France. read French and English sources on a particular topic and present the information in French.
Assessment	30155-01 : Oral Presentation and Debate : Presentation (40%) 30155-02 : 2hr Exam (Reading and Essay) : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (30%) 30155-03 : 2,000 Word Project in French : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Oral (presentation + debate) 40% 2-hour exam (reading + essay components) 30% Project (2000 words in French) 30% Reassessment: Resubmit or resit failed component.
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