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Instructor-led course

Provided by: Engineering Language Unit



Mon 13 Jun 2011



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French: Beginners Group A
Beginners


Description

This course has an engineering focus.

The course is based on the communicative method. This means that prime importance is given to the messages conveyed, and the course will be task-based.

You will be encouraged to use all media at your disposal in CUED Language Unit (video, audio, printed texts, CALL) to carry out a specific task successfully. You will be encouraged to work on your own, in pairs or in groups.

There will be 2 hours contact time per week with another 2 hours per week recommended for private study, homework, repetition, etc. There will be a series of assessments at the end of the course.

Target audience
  • Engineering students
  • 3rd year Chemistry students
  • 4th year Chemical Engineering students
  • 3rd & 4th year Materials Science students
  • Postgraduate Computer Laboratory students
  • Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
Topics covered
  • Personal details
  • Name, age, studies
  • Work, professions
  • Talking about family
  • Leisure activities
  • Saying the time
  • Timetable
  • Days & weeks
  • Daily/weekly activities
Objectives

To give a good headstart in French for everyday communication with special emphasis on aural and oral skills.

Aims
  • To learn basic functions and grammar of the language
  • To introduce the culture of the country
  • To develop an awareness of learning methods
Format

Presentations, practicals, group work and individual study

Further information

Course syllabus is available

Course notes

Course notes are available. A Raven account and password will be required.

Assessement(s)
  • In order to take the exam, participants are required to have a minimum of 80% attendance
  • All successful particpants receive a certificate, Engineering students in their second year can opt.....
Duration

Fourteen sessions of two hours

Frequency

Yearly

Theme
French

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