Certificate in French

French II - Part 1 (50 hours)
This course is open to students having completed Level 1. Other applicant with comparable background (around 100 hours) may also be admitted upon interview. The intention of this course is to build on the fundamentals already acquired and widen exposure and practice to more elaborate aspects of the language through extensive use of written, audio and video materials.

French II - Part 2 (50 hours)
This is a continuation of French II Part I. Focus is mostly on furthering speaking and listening skills, but also to work on more advanced reading and writing tasks. Knowledge in grammar is also reinforced. The main objective of this course is to prepare students to get involved in varied real-life contexts, face to face contact with French speakers.

Internal assessment throughout the course will be provided. The evaluation will be based on 100% coursework. (Tests and homework 40%, final test 60%).

After the completion of Level 2 (Part 1 & Part 2), students should have reached a standard consistent with Level A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
Students should be able to:
- Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
- Communicate in a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Describe simple terms aspects of one’s background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate needs.

French III - Part 1 (50 hours)
This course is open to students having completed Level 2 or who are able to claim a comparable achievement from another institution (between 180 and 200 hours of contact hours). The aim of this course is to improve students’ skills through various activities and practice. The focus will be on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation drills according to the student’s needs.

French III - Part 2 (50 hours)
This is a continuation of French III - Part I. The emphasis will be laid on language learning strategies and autonomous learning. Ample use of authentic materials in reference to current affairs in France and elsewhere will help students progress in their command of the language and understanding of the sociocultural environment.

Internal assessment throughout the course will be provided. The evaluation will be based on 100% coursework. (Tests and homework 40%, final test 60%).

After the completion of Level 3 (Part 1 & Part 2), students should have reached a standard consistent with Level A2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
Students should be able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Produce simple connected text on topic which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Describe experiences and events
- Briefly give reasons and explanations for opinion and plans.

Students who have successfully completed Level 3 will be invited to sit for the Certificate examination leading to the award of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures Certificate in French.

The French Certificate is a three-level non-credit bearing programme open to students of all faculties. The course objectives and outcomes of the programme are aligned with the level descriptors established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

By the end of the Third Level, students will have acquired a good command of both spoken and written French that will allow them to deal successfully with a large variety of situations and materials.

A nominal course fee is applicable to all Certificate courses.

Certification
At the end of the programme, students will be offered to take an examination leading to the award of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures Certificate in French.

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