French Higher Advanced Stage H

This course will enable you to further develop your oral, aural and written language in order to express yourself more fluently and spontaneously.

You will further consolidate and expand your understanding of the structure of French by analysing and discussing cultural, social and political issues of French-speaking countries.

The emphasis of the course is on speaking and in class you will get ample opportunity to practice your conversational skills.

You will listen to authentic audio/video tapes; you will read newspaper/magazine texts and complete exercises, which will enhance your vocabulary and your knowledge of grammar. A selection of authentic materials will be used.

The course will cover a wide range of topics which will be adapted to students' interest.

The course will also enable students to complete the language part of the Diploma. Authentic materials will be used in the form of handouts.

This course is for you if you have a very good working knowledge of French and you want a stimulating course to match and stretch your abilities.

Learning and teaching

The emphasis of the course is on participation and students are encouraged to actively participate in class through various non-threatening forms of activities designed to stimulate communication.

Coursework and assessment

For us the most important element of assessment is that it should enhance your learning.

Our methods are designed to increase your confidence and we try very hard to devise ways of assessing you that are enjoyable and suitable for adults with busy lives.

The assessment of this course is divided into four parts to assess each of the following skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is designed to enhance what you have learnt during the course.

Additionally to the weekly sessions, we recommend that you spend time between the lessons, revising and practising what has been done in class.

Library and computing facilities

As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.

Accessibility

Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.