What will I study?
This course offers you the chance to develop skills in reading, listening, talking and writing in French, important for learning, work and life. You will also learn to understand how language works and how to get across information and ideas.
You will study a wide range of different types of texts in different media. You will also learn to think critically, creatively and develop cultural awareness.
The course has two compulsory units, plus an added value unit:
French: Understanding Language (9 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
develop reading and listening skills in French
develop your knowledge of straightforward French in the contexts of society, learning, employability and culture.
French: Using Language (9 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
develop talking and writing skills in French
develop your knowledge of straightforward French in the contexts of society, learning, employability and culture.
Added Value Unit: French Assignment (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
select relevant information from at least two written texts
make a spoken presentation in French, and respond appropriately to questions in French.
How will I be assessed?
Your teacher or tutor will assess your work on an ongoing basis throughout the course. Items of work might include:
practical work – reading, speaking or listening to texts
written work – producing straightforward texts or reports
class-based exams.
Progression