Languages

French for Professional Purposes 2A

Module code: R1137
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Class
Assessment modes: Coursework

You can study this module if you are an advanced learner and you have completed Advanced for Professional Purposes 1B. This module is at level B2 (Independent User) of the CEFR for Languages.

Building on your existing proficiency level, you will:

  • learn how to understand the main ideas within extended discourse and communicate effectively in the target language, with fluency, confidence and spontaneity, in different contexts
  • provide opportunities, across a range of topics, to practise understanding and communication in the target language using the four language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, at a proficient level
  • consolidate and develop the range of complex language structures, syntax, and specialised vocabulary to allow consistent accuracy and control in use of the target language
  • analyse important aspects of the general social and cultural background of the language in a professional context, through contextualised activities and materials in media such as text, audio, audio-visual and digital.

Your classes includes activities to develop your practical skill in all four communicative competencies (SLRW), and to encourage autonomous use of the target language.

These will include subject-specific presentations and discussion, text handling and analysis, writing activities such as letter-writing, summarising and reporting.

You'll work in groups and on your own, and develop your knowledge and understanding of target language countries, society, and community through authentic and specially prepared textual and audio-visual materials.

You'll also focus on your employment profile and/or workplace simulation activities.

Module learning outcomes

  • With reference to CEFR B2-B2+ level, the student can demonstrate understanding of the main arguments of extended discourse in standard and increasingly specialised target language across a varied range of subjects.
  • Effective planned and spontaneous communication in the target language within a variety of formal/informal contexts, including conventions of style and register.
  • Acquisition of specialised vocabulary and application of complex language structures of the target language.
  • Knowledge and analysis of some aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural, and professional contexts of the language.